A new survey reveals more than half of Kiwi workers would love to turn back the clock and choose a different line of work. Will members of Gen Y be feeling the same -- further down the track?
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It’s one of our hottest industries, so why is the technology sector failing to attract creative young minds?
Many teachers want their students to learn how to deal with real-life situations -- but where is the line between fiction and reality?
Politicians have been harping on about the brain drain for many years, but we haven’t managed to stem it. Is it a lost cause, or do we need to work harder to prevent young Kiwis from hopping offshore?
Last week, more than 120 high school students gathered in Wellington for Youth Parliament. But it’s often complained that today’s young people have little or no idea about how our political system works. Do we need to put the spotlight on democracy?
In New Zealand, private charities, trusts and businesses offer “women-only” scholarships, through universities and tertiary institutions. These scholarships are financial in nature, and are in place to encourage achievement among young women. Many of the scholarships have been around for many decades. But these days, women are outperforming men. 63% of degrees go to women; only 37% of degrees go to men. Is it time to scrap women-only scholarships? Have they passed their use-by date now that women are doing well? Jehan Casinader is a Journalist and Youth Affairs Commentator.
Why do the most gifted and talented brains stand out from the crowd? Is there anything physical or psychological that sets them apart? A study of Einstein’s brain in 1998 showed it was 15 per cent wider than average, making it more spherical. And Controversial research suggests that pterosaurs were too heavy to fly. A Japanese scientist collected data from 5 large birds, including the largest in the world: the wandering albatross.
Listen/Download Bianca Nogrady on Beautiful Minds and Pterosaurs
