Finding students at the centre of the Universities Accord

Mar 20, 2024
In the wake of the 400-page Australian Universities accord, Jack Goodman asks, what will the sector prioritise?

This new 2020 law will change the way you study

Sep 16, 2020
Starting September, it will be illegal for providers to help students cheat and there are consequences for students too. Jack Goodman read the whole legislation, and here are his tips for students.

Lessons from a Start-Up Nation: What Can Australia Learn from Israel’s Success?

May 18, 2020
What lessons can Australia learn from Israel's start-up friendly economy? Jack Goodman explores the book and its theories in more detail.

Meeting the demands of Australia's growing international student population

Feb 19, 2019
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.

UA 2018: Winners, losers, and big themes for higher education

Mar 21, 2018
'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.

Understanding The Changes To HSC English

Jul 22, 2016
This week the Stronger HSC Standards initiative was announced, with the intention of improving HSC outcomes for NSW students completing their senior schooling.

Why Australia can't afford to lose HEPPP

Apr 22, 2016
The positive educational impact of HEPPP means it's a force for equality Australia needs, to build our knowledge economy.

Adam Goodes: "If I'm Only Remembered For My Football, I've Failed In Life"

Jul 31, 2015
The escalating national argument about Adam Goodes continues to trouble me and just about everyone I speak with. The one missing voice is, of course, Goodes' own.

Adam Goodes Deserves Better

Jul 29, 2015
The treatment of Australian of the Year Adam Goodes by some AFL fans is something we feel compelled to address. We at YourTutor feel a particular affinity for Goodes because of his generosity in donating his time to support the work we do with Indigenous high school students.