In many ways, life is harder for the current generation of young people. For those from disadvantaged backgrounds, it's more difficult still, and the VET sector, a pathway to employment for many, could be doing more to assist. Katie Acheson, CEO of Youth Action, explains.

Former University of Wollongong social science professor Brian Martin has some learning lessons for universities.

Peter Greste has "made a few warlords cranky" in his time. A former foreign correspondent, he is now entering a disparate environment, becoming the UNESCO Chair of Journalism and Communications at UQ.

Professor Kane Lydon runs us through the common Australia Day misconceptions and what aspects of its history are discussed in academic circles.

Digital data expert Emy Carr discusses the implications of the digital era and why universities need to better manage and secure their data.

Funding freezes are code for cuts, says Catriona Jackson, Acting CEO of Universities Australia. But whether universities like it or not (spoiler: they don't), a deep freeze is coming.

Professor David Tissue is part of a WSU team trying to secure our food supply, one test cucumber at a time.

USYD Linguistics Professor Nick Enfield and his colleagues are seeking to detect bullshit in the post-truth era. Tune in for more.

JobGetter co-founder and director Fiona Anson on The 2017 Soft Skills in Demand Report.

Jennifer Westacott, chief executive of the BCA, talks the future of tertiary education.