Life Chances

University is a significant step up from high school, and many students appear to be unprepared for the type of study required in higher education.

Online education holds several benefits, and when done well, can bring learning to more people than ever, but it needs to be flexible, accessible and timely.

Danielle started university with a very different impression than what her reality is now like. Long commutes, lack of feedback and social isolation can make first year challenging.

International student numbers are on the rise in Australia. In 2017, over half of Australian university places were occupied by international students. Here we talk to Studiosity's own Mona Pradella on her experience as an international student, and how it helped form her career.

The main goal of university is ultimately to prepare students for employment. With rising fees, it's becoming even more important that students are able to find jobs after their studies. However, increasing student numbers means that this isn't always possible. Are Australian students really prepared for employment?

Proofreading involves correcting surface errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling. Editing, on the other hand, seeks to improve your essay's overall quality. Feedback can help with both.

A university student and first time Studiosity user shares her experience with the Writing Feedback service. Reposted from Jennifer Reinhardt's blog, with permission.

Behind the scenes of the latest Studiosity video shoot, with students talking about their experiences using Studiosity and how it helps them succeed.

McPhee’s much anticipated Draft No.4, On the Writing Process, is both deeply nostalgic and quirkily entertaining. For budding writers it offers an eclectic collection of anecdotes, touchstones and mud-maps, alongside earnest encouragement for those immersed in the sometimes brutal process of “knitting a novel”, writes Mike Larsen.

Professor Judyth Sachs talks about International Women's Day, the education sector and the importance of role models for young women.