Publications & resources
Assessing the ATAR: Exploring the use of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)
Mitchell Institute report explores ATAR’s changing role in school-to-university transitions and its impact on equity and opportunity.
The changing value of a university degree
Mitchell Institute has recommended replacing Job Ready Graduates and diversifying post-secondary school pathways.
Review of University-Industry Collaboration in Teaching and Learning
Adjunct Professor Peter Dawkins has delivered the Review of University-Industry Collaboration in Teaching and Learning.
Industry experiences & their role in education to work transitions
New commissioned research from the Mitchell Institute shows work experience while studying is associated with better labour outcomes at age 25.
A five-point plan for lifelong learning
Australian Financial Review: Australia will need increasingly to rely on its human resources for its future wellbeing. Without a major reform agenda, that future is at risk.
Job cadetships needed for young people left in COVID limbo
Investing in cadetships for young people will help meet the challenge of how to create greater employment opportunities for young people.
Averting an escalating labour market crisis in Australia: A proposed national job cadet program
New report shows Australia should create a national job cadet program to help young people into work and avert the employment crisis facing young people.
$5.5 million project to tackle disadvantage in Melbourne’s west
Victoria University received a $5.5 million grant to fund a new community-based research program aimed at improving education opportunities and health of children and young people in lower socioeconomic communities.
Capabilities at 19-24 years
Young adults from 19-24 years old can understand their individual strengths and limitations.
Pathways needed for all young people – not just university entrants
The Mitchell Institute’s recently released report on educational opportunity discusses the number of young people missing out on education and training.
Australian education fails one in four young people – but not the wealthy ones
How do you know if an education system works well for all learners, not just those who are most likely to succeed?
Where are curiosity, persistence & resilience in our school curriculum debate?
Developing non-cognitive skills like curiosity and persistence are essential to a good education and need to be part of the school curriculum debate.