ACT would reinstate training fees for first year

[Lilith7]

Most unis have strategies in place now for alternative learners, the best courses are very proactive in that regard. But a lot does depend on the pathways selected by students being appropriate...

As for the purpose of higher education - it isn't just about jobs. Learning has so many benefits for human beings, it is actually what keeps our brains functioning efficiently. Interestingly enough the more challenging the learning the more benefit we accrue. It can even stave off cognitive decline as well as improve physical health outcomes.

Win win!

Absolutely - ideally I'd like to see free education for every human on the planet for their entire lives, in basic stuff budgeting,parenting,cooking, gardening etc. etc. as well as everything else. And for older people, learning new things may help stave off dementia or Alzheimers.
If we could somehow manage that, I'm sure it would in time make an enormous difference to us & our planet.



But we seem to be slow learners really; its only a relatively short timne since our schools have finally recognised Dyslexia & learned how to cope with kids who have it. Not sure about Dyscalculia though.