With my first year nearly complete, here are some lessons I learnt in my first year of uni that other future students may benefit from.

According to the Australian Government, the percentage of Australians over 65 is projected to increase to 18.7 per cent by 2031 — that’s a big jump from the recorded 13.8% in 2011. 

I’ve always wanted to be a journalist. A sports journalist, to be specific.

There are plenty of tricks for study success, but when the assignments are piling up and exams are looming, maintaining momentum is key. 

In August 2019, Great Place to Work Australia released its annual publication, 50 Best Places to Work. The best 50 is determined by research based on surveys and evaluation of the company’s policies and procedures.

It’s inevitable: many jobs that exist now will eventually be superseded by technology, and many industries will evolve beyond recognition, thanks to advancements in technology.  

The prevalence of teachers serving as counsellors and confidants, not only for students but other staff raises an interesting question: how could a qualification in psychology benefit teachers when it comes to dealing with students and even broadening their own career aspirations?

Meet Taylah Lloyd studying a Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice with Griffith University, online through Open Universities Australia.