Tips & Insights

July 20, 2020

How a healthy immune system helped Open Universities Australia adapt quickly and easily when needed

Open University Australia’s Agile Lead, James Pulling, reveals how the organisation adapted in the challenging times brought about by COVID-19. 6 minute read.

July 16, 2020

Why working 5 days in the office may be a thing of the past

If you were asked to go back to the office for 5 days a week, starting tomorrow, what would be your reaction? As many businesses are finding, employees want a more flexible working environment. 6 minute read. 

July 06, 2020

Future-proofing your career during isolation

Feeling anxious about your career? With coronavirus putting many of our lives on hold, it’s understandable. We asked a career expert for her advice. 8 minute read. 

June 29, 2020

Given the pandemic, is online study the way of the future?

While online study has been around for some time, the current situation has been a catalyst for greater uptake in remote learning. Will things revert to how they were, or are they changed for good? 5 minute read. 

September 23, 2020

How COVID-19 is changing the way we learn

Since the start of the pandemic, online learning has gone from strength to strength. As technology continues to develop in the space, many are considering how it’ll continue to grow beyond COVID-19. 5 minute read.

September 16, 2020

How Valeria can help you take the next step towards your future

Find out how OUA student advisor Valeria can help you find the right course for you. She’s handled all sorts of questions and is ready to answer yours. 4 minute read.

August 24, 2020

So, you attended a virtual open day. Now what?

This year, students across Australia swapped the annual array of on-campus festivities to attend virtual open days instead. If you’ve just attended one, what should you do next? 8 minute read. 

August 19, 2020

Why Thea loves answering questions about courses

Find out how OUA student advisor Thea can help you find the right course for you. She's handled all sorts of questions, and is ready to answer yours. 4 minute read.

September 21, 2020

How-to guide: applying for the Centrelink Student Start-up Loan

Applying for the Centrelink Student Start-up Loan? Check out this comprehensive how-to guide on applying and managing your payments, and find out the answers to other frequently asked questions by students like you.

September 14, 2020

Student loans: Are they tax deductible?

Filing your taxes for the 2020 financial year? Students often ask if their loan repayments are tax deductible. Read this guide detailing how you can claim expenses back on your tax return this year. 4 minute read.

September 09, 2020

On September 10 there’s more to say than R U OK?

Last year, if you noticed one of your team members seemed out of sorts, you could quietly ask the question on a coffee break or a lunchtime walk. But this year, with a lot of us working from home, the signs someone is struggling are harder to spot. 3 minute read. 

September 02, 2020

How do we help our pets adjust when we eventually go back to work?

Research shows that pets are key to helping many of us get through stressful situations such as COVID-19. So, how do we ensure they’re looked after when we finally return to work?