Life Chances

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.

Students are the lifeblood of a university. They drive our professionals to seek great outcomes and shape Australia's future, so it's their demands that should shape the way universities provide educational support services. So, are universities understanding how the students of today want to learn?

The number of international students at Australian universities is growing and it's important we are able to provide them with support to reach their potential.

Five practical ways students can start to prepare for the academic year ahead - setting goals, reading, planning and more.

Enjoy the festive season with a good book - or ten! Reading ebooks is an easy and environmentally friendly way to absorb tonnes of knowledge, keep your brain entertained, and improve your vocabulary while you're at it.