Studiosity Blog

University is a significant step up from high school, and many students appear to be unprepared for the type of study required in higher education.

International student numbers are on the rise in Australia. In 2017, over half of Australian university places were occupied by international students. Here we talk to Studiosity's own Mona Pradella on her experience as an international student, and how it helped form her career.

Professor Judyth Sachs talks about International Women's Day, the education sector and the importance of role models for young women.

The number of international students at Australian universities is growing and it's important we are able to provide them with support to reach their potential.

Presented at the 2018 Studiosity Symposium, Associate Professor Tracey Bretag summarises the key findings of the research project to explore the relationship between contract cheating and assessment design, and its implications for teaching and learning in higher education.

Feedback is an essential part of the learning process, especially in universities where students strive for the best grades possible. Formative Feedback has the potential to help students develop self learning skills and improve the quality of their submissions.

'Unis as a whole are on an accelerating trajectory into an uncertain future.' Jack Goodman shares his insights of the 'winners and losers' of this year's national Universities Australia Higher Education Conference, and points out that many questions still remain unanswered.

At Studiosity we have an amazing and diverse team of Subject Specialists that spans across ages, countries, and cultures, just like the students who seek assistance from us. Every year, one of our specialists is honoured with the 'Specialist of the Year' award for their outstanding service to students.

How do you distinguish between narrative and persuasive essays? A simple search tells us that a narrative essay tells a story, while a persuasive essay makes an argument. However, English specialist, Jeanie Tseng, tells us why it's not as easy as that.

Both university and TAFE degrees are important. Jack Goodman addresses Ross Gittins' opinion on whether there is a best way for graduates to get a job, and points out that there is a missing piece in tertiary education.