Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - August, 2014
YouTube can do many things, but a new study says saving lives is probably not one of them.
Bright young minds now bound for Britain
A scholarship will allow three inspiring Indigenous students to study at two of the world’s most prestigious universities.
Kids lose real reading under digital dominion
Emoticons just don’t cut it - a new study says children’s social skills are being reduced by their excessive use of digital screens and media.
School plan keeps the faith with states
The Federal Government’s school chaplaincy program will go ahead, but has been changed to get around a High Court decision.
Eight meet to seal uni fee deal
Group of Eight vice-chancellors have assembled in Canberra this week as decisions are made around university deregulation.
New links add to ancient man's mix
An Australian study has shed new light on the relationship between Neanderthals and modern humans, suggesting they lived side-by-side for thousands of years.
Young science star's helpful path funded
One of Australia’s youngest scientific laser-wranglers has received a $25,000 boost to her high-tech water filter work.
Cheap homes built to better local minds
An Australian university-run project has seen teams of young engineers design and build houses for rural Cambodian communities.
Australians boost Ebola backing to protect African interests
Australian firms operating in West Africa a preparing for the threat of Ebola outbreak, as the Federal Government pledges more money to fight the growing plague.
Synaptic link seen in origin of autism
New research shows that autistic children have excess synapses, the connections between neurons, which do not decline with age.
Big spend for little gain on private path
A new study says private school might not be so beneficial.
Mind/body interplay in kids' brain-boost
A new study shows physically fit kids have beefier brains than their less fit peers.
Schools need new lines for sex and sexuality
While sex-ed is commonplace in schools, sexuality education is almost totally lacking.
Two million for louder parents' voice in Tas
The Federal Government is paying $2.1 million to give Tasmanian school principals and parents groups more say.
Gaps closed by strong sense of self
Self-identity supported by positive role models can be a major boost for neglected Australians.
Parents' roles start before most plan
Australian researchers say people should be more aware of epigenetics, and the various ways that a parent’s experiences can filter down to their child.
Science sets perfect ground for little fish love-games
An incredibly rare Australian fish has been bred in captivity for the first time.
Locals drop Wikibomb for better recognition
Internet activists have fought back against an online gender imbalance.
Living split made early in minds of babes
Research suggests that before a child is one year old, they already understand important differences between living beings and inanimate objects.
Long pay talks bring strikes up North
Northern Territory teachers will strike next week as their stoush drags into its second year.