Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - May, 2023
The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted water surrounding a unique comet.
Meta-optic tests launching
Australian engineers will be involved in testing advanced materials for the next generation of space technology.
Disability hearings close
After four years of hearings, the disability royal commission has wrapped up.
'No' campaign coalescing
The main voices in the ‘No’ campaign for Australia’s Indigenous Voice referendum are coming together.
'Pangenome' to drive genetic efforts
International researchers have released the first draft of a reference 'pangenome' - a collection of DNA sequences from 47 people.
Ancient DNA scraped
Researchers have managed to recover ancient human DNA from a 20,000 year old Palaeolithic pendant.
School money lifted
The Albanese government has announced spending of $28 billion for schools in Central Australia ...
Alice Springs spending outlined
Ministers have detailed specific funding pledges for the town of Alice Springs.
Science spending outlined
This year’s federal budget for science has been described as “business as usual”.
Degree fee hike fails to deter
Higher prices are not stopping students from enrolling in humanities courses.
ParentsNext to go
The ParentsNext welfare scheme is set to be abolished by the federal government following a series of parliamentary inquiries.
Youth mental strain rises
Researchers have measured the rise in children and adolescents in mental health crisis care since the COVID-19 pandemic.
AI decodes thoughts
New AI technology has been developed that can translate brain scans into words and sentences ...
Big uni strike looms
Academics from Melbourne's largest universities - the University of Melbourne, Monash, Deakin and La Trobe - will stage a four-hour strike on Wednesday ...