Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - November, 2017
The Business Council says more funding will be needed to avoid massive skills shortages.
Collegiate darkness exposed
A new report has painted a disturbing picture of heavy drinking and sexual harassment at elite colleges.
Papers signed for NT space push
Leases have been signed at what could be the site of Australia's first commercial space centre.
Big claims expected after wage ruling
A court ruling has found an industrial loophole leaving Queensland apprentices underpaid for almost four years.
Allergen attacks high
New research suggests adolescents with food allergies are experiencing frequent allergic reactions ...
Doctors call for jail age increase
Doctors have joined a push to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14 years old.
Neutrinos netted in IceCube lab
Australian researchers have helped measure how Earth absorbs the very highest energy neutrinos ...
Nuclear focus at robo-summit
Australia has played host to a robotics summit focussed on dealing with nuclear waste in the future.
Call to stem academic sex
RMIT has called for all universities to consider a blanket ban on sex between faculty members and students.
Migrants under-valued, study says
Migrants are getting stuck in part-time and insecure work that does not recognise their qualifications, according to a new study.
Niche schools make SES claims
Catholic and independent schools are arguing over who is most disadvantaged by the current funding model.
SA re-ignites Gonski fight
South Australia has continued the stand-off over the Federal Government's Gonski 2.0 education plan.
Sugar group pulls sweet deception
Researchers say they have found proof that the sugar industry withheld evidence of the health effects of sucrose nearly 50 years ago.
Big money for heart studies
A landmark investment has been made in research to prevent and treat cardiometabolic diseases.
CSU starts huge solar setup
Charles Sturt University has switched on a 6,000-panel rooftop solar system.
Brains balloon during learning
Neuroscientists have watched the brain grow and shrink as lessons become engrained functions.
Nanotech hub has big plans
A new research collaboration has been launched to develop the next generation of sensitive, portable disease and drugs tests.
QLD parties make school pledges
Queensland’s LNP wants all new teachers to undergo basic testing before they are allowed to enter a classroom.
Schoolies' plans surveyed
A new study has measured how much Schoolies intend to drink, and how little they can resist it.
Special schools slammed by NESA
The NSW Education Standards Authority has delivered a scathing report on the compliance of three alternative schools.