Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - March, 2021
A review has found Australia’s beach safety programs are not being evaluated.
PM rejects revolt
The Federal Government has been accused of turning a deaf ear as thousands rallied for better treatment.
ASIO attributes ANU hack
ASIO director-general of security Mike Burgess says the agency knows more than it can say publicly about cyber attacks on local universities.
Ex-minister backs mushrooms
Former trade minister Andrew Robb has become an advocate for psychedelic therapy.
School violence rises
A new survey has found around 40 per cent of Australian school principals have been subjected to violence at work.
Study plots twins' peak
More human twins are being born than ever before, according to a new global study.
Threshold memories tested
For anyone who has walked into a room only to forget why they entered, researchers have some interesting new findings.
Consent info sent nationwide
Australian schools will be provided with information on consent, respectful relationships and sexual abuse.
Key research cut from foreigners
Australian universities will be prevented from collaborating with foreign institutions on a number of key areas, under a new plan from the Federal Government.
Staff slam wage silencing
University staff say they have been punished for speaking out about underpayment and wage theft.
New body for Aboriginal abuses
Victoria is becoming the first Australian jurisdiction to set up a formal commission to investigate injustices against Aboriginal people.
Animal love leaves plants behind
Our focus on saving charismatic animals could leave plants at risk of extinction.
Spooky result in aphantasia test
A new study shows people who cannot visualise mental images are harder to spook with scary stories.
Future trauma tech displayed
Experts have released what they say is a glimpse of the future of trauma care.
Study plots pill-test response
Research suggests that pill testing at festivals does not encourage people to take more drugs.
Scientists sign Folbigg petition
Ninety eminent scientists - including two Australian Nobel Laureates - have called for the release of a convicted NSW child killer.
Porter's media claims denied
The Attorney-General has denied a sexual assault allegation, though some aspects of his denial have been thrown into doubt.
QLD shifts official entrepreneur
The Queensland Government will continue to employ someone in the position of ‘Chief Entrepreneur’.
Victoria makes mental health pledges
Victoria has pledged to create an independent Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission.