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Your chances of getting rid of student loan debt depend on who you are

Your chances of getting rid of student loan debt depend on who you are

To get rid of student loan debt through bankruptcy, you must prove to the court that paying back your student loans would cause an “undue hardship.” But in our peer-reviewed study of nearly 700 student loan discharge cases spanning 1985 to 2020, we found that judges’ decisions to dismiss student loans are often influenced by personal […] … learn more→

International students are back on campus, but does that spell the end of digital learning? Here’s why it shouldn’t

International students are back on campus, but does that spell the end of digital learning? Here’s why it shouldn’t

Universities are welcoming international students back to campuses now Australia’s borders are open. So, with these students back in person, is this the end of digital learning at universities? It shouldn’t be. Continuing multimodal study will be critical for our universities to attract and retain international students whose numbers in Australia halved during the pandemic. Quality of education […] … learn more→

College could take place in the metaverse, but these problems must be overcome first

College could take place in the metaverse, but these problems must be overcome first

I dont km Higher education in the United States is in trouble. Spiraling tuition costs and a student debt crisis threaten to make college unaffordable to all but the wealthy. In an attempt to cut spending and control tuition hikes, American universities are relying more and more on temporary instructors who are underpaid, teach a heavy course load and often […] … learn more→

How women could be the answer to Australia’s international education crisis

How women could be the answer to Australia’s international education crisis

The future of Australia’s international education sector is on the drawing board. In the midst of Australia’s COVID-19 surge, the federal government released the Australian Strategy for International Education 2021-2030. It paints a future for the sector built around increased diversification and a focus on student support and well-being. Looking at Australia’s international education sector through […] … learn more→

Higher education must reinvent itself to meet the needs of the world today. Enter the Richard F. Heller

Higher education must reinvent itself to meet the needs of the world today. Enter the Richard F. Heller

Universities face many threats to their future. The traditional universities have become over-managed business enterprises, which may not reflect societal, national or global educational needs. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many of these issues into focus. In a new book, I propose a model that responds to the broad range of challenges universities face. I call this […] … learn more→

Top MBA specializations you should opt for

Top MBA specializations you should opt for

Did you just graduate and are confused about what to do now? Then, we are here to help you in these confusing times.  After completing their under graduation most students generally opt for post-graduation programs in the field of business, commerce, and management. One of the most popular post-graduation programs which has a very high […] … learn more→

Yes, uni students say some awful things in teaching surveys, so how can we use them to improve?

Yes, uni students say some awful things in teaching surveys, so how can we use them to improve?

Imagine some of the key evidence for promotions at work being anonymous responses from coworkers who just received a bad performance evaluation from you. Something similar happens in higher education, with teachers rated by students grateful for good grades or disgruntled by low grades. That’s a bitter pill to swallow for some academics. Evidence tells us students take their […] … learn more→