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Why Psychology and Counselling are Important in Education

Not everyone wants to be a psychologist or counsellor, but it is important that education personnel gain an understanding of mental health, and ill health. For example, studying basic psychology or counselling skills, or ways to reduce anxiety or stress or anger. Or educators might want to learn more about supporting young people at school, or students who are neurodiverse. If educators don’t understand the actual cognitive process that results in person to learn; how can they ever hope to help students learn.

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A Simple Guide to Achieving Career Goals

This time of year is often when many of us start to consider our lives and where we are heading. Here's our simple guide to achieving your career goals. Download your free Skills Gap Analysis sheet.


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Cultivating Success in Horticultural Education

Gardening and horticulture are underpinned by art and science. To really understand the garden, to make choices on plant varieties, a gardener must have solid knowledge of hundreds of species. Gardeners make choices that are not only aesthetically pleasing, but functional and productive too. 

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Creative Tips to Help Manage Anxiety

Our Psychology Academics have put together some simple, creative tips on things that you can do when you are feeling anxious and overwhelmed with anxiety.

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Growing Edible Greens & Flowers Short Online Course

The Growing Edible Greens and Flowers short course provides practical training in cultivating edible flowers, leafy greens, and productive food crops. Designed for gardeners, growers, and horticulture enthusiasts, the course covers plant selection, cultivation techniques, harvesting, and sustainable food production practices.

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