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Not sure you picked the right uni or TAFE course? 6 ways to help you think it through

Not sure you picked the right uni or TAFE course? 6 ways to help you think it through

With the benefit of a bit more free time, some students might be wondering if they made the right decision when they chose their courses.

17.12.2025 6

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Andrew J. Martin

How do you feel about doing exams? Our research unearthed 4 types of test-takers

The study looked at students’ levels of confidence and anxiety, while monitoring their brain waves and sweat glands while they did a test.

05.08.2025 10

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Andrew J. Martin

Boys are more resilient than girls to school setbacks. Here’s how you can help

A new international study confirms boys have more ‘academic buoyancy’ or resilience when it comes to common setbacks, such as a poor test result...

26.05.2025 10

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Andrew J. Martin

If a Year 12 student gets an early offer for uni, does it mean they stop trying?

Early entry schemes for university – where students get an offer before their final exams – are increasingly popular. For example, more than 27,000...

23.10.2024 2

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Andrew J. Martin

Teenagers’ motivation dips in high school. But research shows supportive teachers can really help

Adolescence is often characterised as a time of “storm and stress”. Young people are dealing with physical and cognitive changes and, as they move...

15.08.2024 2

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Andrew J. Martin