Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - November, 2020
Swinburne University staff have slammed what they call “excessive” cuts to courses and jobs.
Local telescopes re-named
Australia’s best-known telescope has been given a traditional name chosen by Indigenous elders.
Tweets show viral views
QUT researchers say social media analytics can capture the attitudes and perceptions of the public during a pandemic.
Experts say exceptions missed
There may be more doubly gifted kids in Australian schools than previously believed.
Neighbours numbers impact kids
Experts say growing up in an impoverished neighbourhood may be bad for kids' brains.
Social use affects actions
New research suggests different ways of using social media are linked to different levels of risk for young people.
Asteroid sample secured
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx probe has gathered so much asteroid dust it could barely close the lid.
Narcissistic leaders love theories
New research has found that the more narcissistic the leader, the higher their interest in leadership theories.
NSW lines up safety studies
The NSW Government has picked four research partners to study emerging risks in health and safety.
Bushfire report released
The ‘Black Summer’ bushfire royal commission has concluded and released its report.