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Too often in education we think we know what is best for our students. Not often enough do we listen and hear what our students are saying about their education. This collection tries to show more of the student perspective.
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Seeing your college friends grow up

Seeing your college friends grow up | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
“No one’s life turned out exactly as anticipated, not even for the most ardent planner.”
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Home alone with bad internet: why online university students in regional Australia are turning to study hubs.

Home alone with bad internet: why online university students in regional Australia are turning to study hubs. | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
From Broken Hill to Cooktown to Port Hedland, the centres support people who may not otherwise be able to pursue higher education
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Dear Boomers, the Student Protesters Are Not Idiots

Dear Boomers, the Student Protesters Are Not Idiots | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Older folks’ objections to protests and encampments may not be as reasoned as they claim.
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ATAR, NAPLAN changes needed as students suffer, education union tells Victorian inquiry

ATAR, NAPLAN changes needed as students suffer, education union tells Victorian inquiry | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Blunt, system-wide rankings are doing more harm than good and should be overhauled to more accurately reflect individual learning outcomes for students, a parliamentary inquiry has been told.
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George Washington University students protest for Palestinian peace.

George Washington University students protest for Palestinian peace. | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
The tent cities will eventually go away, one way or another, but this passion for the Palestinian cause will endure.
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Indian students' deaths in the US – the community wants answers

Indian students' deaths in the US – the community wants answers | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
A spate of unconnected deaths of Indian students in the US has set off safety concerns within the community.
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Private school students were asked what they’d eaten for breakfast. Later that day, they were scored

Private school students were asked what they’d eaten for breakfast. Later that day, they were scored | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
A study quizzed students about the nutritional quality of their breakfast and then made them sit a test later in the day.
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Students choose arts degrees in droves despite huge rise in fees under Morrison government.

Students choose arts degrees in droves despite huge rise in fees under Morrison government. | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
The scheme to incentivise students into other disciplines has failed to stem the ‘massive swell’ of demand for humanities
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Harnessing the Power of Technology to Train Student Employees

Harnessing the Power of Technology to Train Student Employees | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
In the rapidly evolving world of higher education and training, colleges and universities have a unique opportunity to leverage technology for the ben
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AI and ChatGPT: Uni students caught in ‘new wave’ cheating

AI and ChatGPT: Uni students caught in ‘new wave’ cheating | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
The real number of students using artificial intelligence is likely far higher, experts say, with detection tools only able to catch unsophisticated cheats.
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Why leaving behind my dream degree is the best thing I ever did

Why leaving behind my dream degree is the best thing I ever did | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Changing degrees can feel like a waste of time – but could also be the best life decision you make as a student.
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For Some Young People, College Is Not Worth the Debt.

For Some Young People, College Is Not Worth the Debt. | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Because of high costs, some high school graduates have opted to delay, drop out of or forgo attending college altogether to avoid student debt that could hang over them for decades.
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Trump Has a New Plan to Deal With Campus Protests

Trump Has a New Plan to Deal With Campus Protests | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
“One thing I do is, any student that protests, I throw them out of the country. You know, there are a lot of foreign students. As soon as they hear that, they’re going to behave,” the presumptive Republican nominee for president said on May 14, according to The Washington Post.
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A Billionaire Gave UMass Dartmouth Graduates $1,000 in Cash, With One Request.

A Billionaire Gave UMass Dartmouth Graduates $1,000 in Cash, With One Request. | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
The billionaire Rob Hale gave the 1,200 graduates of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth a gift, and asked them to give, too.
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Improving International Students' Digital Experience: 4 Recommendations from Jisc

Improving International Students' Digital Experience: 4 Recommendations from Jisc | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Understanding the challenges of international students underscores the importance of creating inclusive and accessible digital environments for all st
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Opinion: Student protests are what created the university as we know it

Opinion: Student protests are what created the university as we know it | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Seeing current campus protests unfold is a reminder that solidarity between protesting students and their teachers in medieval Europe was the origin of the modern-day university, write historians David M. Perry and Matthew Gabriele.
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Addressing antisemitism, encampments and free speech at Columbia.

Addressing antisemitism, encampments and free speech at Columbia. | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Demonstrations at Columbia University and other campuses require a response that neither ignores the worst excesses nor infringes on students’ right to speak.
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Israel war: Sydney University protests follow US campus demonstrations

Israel war: Sydney University protests follow US campus demonstrations | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Colleges across the United States have been rocked by mass protests at institutions which began at Colombia University on April 17 and quickly spread to other institutions.
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Building Your Career: A Guide for Students – Simple Book Publishing - FREE!

Building Your Career: A Guide for Students – Simple Book Publishing - FREE! | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
This book has been written as a useful companion for students in high school, vocational, and higher education to understand the world of work and how to establish a career. The lessons in this book are also useful to other readers, especially those that are in the early stages of their careers or those looking to transition into other careers - something that will happen much more frequently in the coming years. This book brings together scholarly research in careers and employability in an engaging manner for readers to gain a broader understanding of career motivations and identity blended together with practical advice and guidance on career management strategies.
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How do we help students from disadvantaged backgrounds feel confident about school?

How do we help students from disadvantaged backgrounds feel confident about school? | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Research shows students who are confident about their ability to succeed tend to be more academically successful. A new Australian study shows how to boost student confidence.
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How are Australian universities tracking racism on campus? These students stepped in where their university didn't.

How are Australian universities tracking racism on campus? These students stepped in where their university didn't. | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
A student-led report that surveyed more than 800 people studying at one of Australia's most prestigious universities has found more than two thirds have either experienced or witnessed causal racism.
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Australian visas: International student onshore applications rejected by universities

Australian visas: International student onshore applications rejected by universities | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Universities are knocking back international student applications from people already in Australia on tourist, temporary work or bridging visas, as the sector considers calling for a reprieve from the overhaul.
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Immigration: Rules to ease for foreign students who want to call Australia home

Immigration: Rules to ease for foreign students who want to call Australia home | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
The government will in March remove a rule that blocks people from studying in Australia because they aspire to live in the country in the long term.
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Higher education: Fewer disadvantaged students are going to university in Australia

Higher education: Fewer disadvantaged students are going to university in Australia | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
The University of Melbourne has the second-lowest proportion of low-income scholars in the nation, with just 5 per cent of its bachelor students from disadvantaged and poor backgrounds.
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