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Demystifying artificial intelligence

While many eight-year-olds may have preferred reading or cycling as a pastime, a young Niusha pondered an optimisation algorithm that would define her career.

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Future student

A day in the life of a biomedical science and business administration student

Maxine Hegarty is broadening her career options with a double degree in biomedical science and business administration.
Community
John Foster

Childhood circus clown a class act

John Foster’s life-changing encounter with Clemente. 
Career

Thinking about a micro-retirement? Know the risks

Dr Sugumar Mariappanadar takes us through the ins and outs of this trending workplace phenomenon.
Global
Gender stereotypes affect kids

How gender stereotypes limit child career choice

Outdated gender norms are all around us through toys, media and societal influences. But how do they affect kid's job choices?
Lifestyle
Stopping the scourge of vaccine hesitancy

Stopping the scourge of 'vaccine hesitancy'

The philosopher with a plan to disrupt global anti-vaxxer networks.
Study

How to nail Year 12, starting now

Your final year of high school can be a mixed experience. We’ve got some tips on how you can survive and thrive.

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