University of Technology Sydney ‘retires’ Covid-era early offers scheme

One of Sydney’s largest universities has quietly scrapped its early entry scheme for undergraduates, reigniting the debate over whether pre-ATAR offers are devaluing the HSC.

Mia got early entry to the uni course of her dreams. But is it killing the ATAR?

Early offers give students and universities greater certainty, but there are fears they undermine the whole point of ranking HSC results.
Daily Sun

From Slum to Silicon Valley: Ella Pad’s Mahira Joins Stanford

Mahira Mamun of Ella Pad joins Stanford Summer Session 2026, advancing global menstrual health innovation and social ...
The New York Times

The case for Duke’s Jon Scheyer as college basketball’s national coach of the year

Scheyer's Blue Devils blitzed Virginia in a runaway win on Saturday. Grant Halverson / Getty Images DURHAM, N.C. — On Saturday afternoon, Jon Scheyer played his walk-ons. Which, normally? Big whoop.
Yahoo! Sports

Duke accomplishing program-first since 2001-02 will have fans dreaming of championship

The No. 1 Duke Blue Devils earned a big 77-51 win over the No. 11 Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday, marking the program’s sixth consecutive win. However, the victory also sets an accomplishment for this ...
The Hollywood Reporter

2026 PGA Awards: ‘The Making of Adolescence’ Wins Shortform Prize While ‘Wizard of Oz at Sphere’ Wins Innovation Award

'Formula 1: Drive to Survive' was also recognized best sports program, while 'Sesame Street' won the PGA Award for best children’s program. By McKinley Franklin Formula 1: Drive to Survive, Sesame ...