In a dramatic showdown, the staff at the Australian National University (ANU) have decisively defeated a university proposal that sought to forgo a planned 2.5% pay rise scheduled for December 2024. According to the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU), a staggering 88% of staff members voted
The vaping industry has found itself under intense scrutiny as concerns over its impact on young people continue to rise, sparking widespread debates in legislative committees. The critical issue at hand is the increasing evidence that vaping, which was initially marketed as a safer alternative to
In the rapidly evolving field of biomedical science, groundbreaking innovations such as mRNA vaccines, pivotal in combating the COVID-19 pandemic, and CRISPR gene-editing technology, which holds promise for correcting genetic disorders, have become crucial components of modern healthcare. The
President-elect Donald Trump's proposed plan to eliminate the Department of Education (DOE) and partially privatize the education system in the United States has sparked a heated debate. The plan involves transferring education responsibilities and funding back to state governments, a move that
As the composition of college campuses diversifies, there is a growing challenge in ensuring that the unique needs of first-generation students and faculty are met and addressed effectively. Nationally, over half of undergraduates identify as first-generation students, yet their completion rates
The global initiative to update international human rights law to ensure free public education from early childhood through secondary education is gaining momentum. Championed by multiple countries and various educational and human rights organizations, this effort seeks to address the inequities
