The Student Voice

Young people from across India go to the city of Kota for tuition to help them pass entrance exams to elite colleges.

Higher levels of poor mental health in England could be linked to worries about money and academic achievement, findings suggest

The education minister hopes to bridge barriers that outer suburban students face getting educated with new study hubs that take universities to the suburbs.

‘There’s a real compounding perfect storm of factors right now that could increase the risks,’ lead researcher says

Young people provide timely and personalised mental health support to friends – but sometimes find looking after their own needs difficult in the process.

A new survey found one quarter of female high school students felt down or worried about choosing a career.

Coroner examining five suicide deaths says tertiary sector faces difficult challenge in encouraging students to get help

Apathy — not bad policy or low funds — is what usually derails homeless students.

Research finds that Black students must contend with challenges including high costs and racial discrimination

The father of a Deakin medicine graduate killed while cycling has gifted the university $6.1m for a new centre for disadvantaged and rural medicine students.

Yale students and alumni allege that the university pressures those who are suicidal or struggling with mental health problems to withdraw

In many ways, higher education, especially in Australia, has been set up in a way that exacerbates the problem. Poor resourcing means the amount of attention tutors can give students has diminished. It also means the ability for academics to catch cheating is lowered.

Many students face external pressures to obtain a qualification. Some face pressure from family or workplaces, amplifying the likelihood they may turn to cheating.

Others are under immense financial strain, meaning they are more likely to turn to websites offering “help” with their assignments.

There are 36 million Americans who have earned some college credit, but not an actual degree. More colleges than ever are trying to help these student

The work of Norma Mercado, a Texas school system’s point person for dealing with homeless young people, is benefiting from a big but temporary surge in federal funding.

New research shows university students who gained entry via bridging programs outperform others who gain admission through ATARs and other means. They are also more likely to complete their degree.

The evidence clearly shows one-on-one tutoring improves disadvantaged students’ skills. An Australian pilot program has now shown the benefits of online tutoring that supports students in their homes.