Education

A partnership between the government and Tech Council of Australia will see young people take part in training programs to gain skills in the tech sector.

An independent student ombudsman will oversee the handling of sexual assault and harassment complaints cases at universities in a bid to bolster safety.

A public policy think tank wants governments to commit to a six-step ‘reading guarantee’ or risk leaving children behind.

The costs of wasting brainpower are huge

The data in support of a university education is strong. But there are drawbacks: Most notably, the massive debt students incur. So, it can be difficult to decide whether a degree is actually worth it.