Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - October, 2024
The NACC is reconsidering its Robodebt decision after a misconduct finding.
Robots drive STEM boost
UniSA is running a robotics program to inspire a new generation of STEM-savvy teachers.
Vaccination slide continues
Childhood vaccination rates in Australia have declined for a third consecutive year.
Women pushed to male-dominated fields
A new federal scheme aims to support women’s career development in various sectors.
AI seen as schooling boost
Researchers say the careful integration of AI tools into education could enhance, rather than replace, human learning.
Broad blame for uni cuts
Four Australian universities are set to cut nearly 1,000 jobs over the next year, driven by financial strain.
Nobel nod for failure findings
How nations thrive - or fail - hinges largely on their political and economic institutions.
ADF aims at info warfare
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) says it is sharpening its focus on cyber and cognitive warfare.
Quantum efforts continue
Australia’s billion-dollar quantum computing gamble could reshape its economic landscape.
Verified leanings studied
Verified users on social media could be driving polarisation and fuelling echo chambers.
Right leads hateful claims
Right-leaning public figures dominate the online hate speech scene, researchers reveal.
Birth rate drops to risky level
Australia’s birth rate has plunged to its lowest level ever, raising alarm.
Teen friendships tracked
Teenage friendships are critical to determining wellbeing in adulthood, new research finds.
Antarctic efforts backed
Tasmania's role as an Antarctic gateway may be secure, but newly-funded wharf upgrades come with strings attached.
Medics show climate alarm
Australian emergency medicine workers are increasingly alarmed by climate change.
AI trained for weather warnings
An AI chatbot could improve disaster response with personalised emergency information.
Regional road lessons running
A new road safety program targets high-risk young drivers in regional Queensland.
ASIO boss outlines youth threat
ASIO says youth radicalisation is surging, and social media is fuelling the threat.