Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - July, 2013
New data suggests more Australian students are signing up for full-time vocational education and skills training.
State funds for Future Designers
Victorian TAFEs, universities and private training facilities can sign up for a $15,000 federal grant, provided to help companies solve current business challenges using the design-led thinking.
Surveyor shortage seems insolvable
The Australian construction industry may be facing a critical shortage of surveyors, with skilled workers retiring at a faster rate than new ones are being trained.
Justice in the air for pyro-principal
A principal in Western Australia is facing court on charges he burned down a school and the building that replaced it, in order to cover up a range of credit card frauds and thefts.
Study shows school rankings irrelevant
A recent study has shown the practice of posting school results to an online database for comparison may not actually improve academic performance.
Independents on board for funding
Independent school authorities have come out in support of the Federal Government’s Gonski reforms, after ironing out some concerns they had in meetings with Education Minister Bill Shorten.
NT impasse in Ed. reforms
The Chief Minister of the Northern Territory says he is holding out for an education deal that will not push the Territory further into debt.
Exec says Uni isn't all book-learning
A major Australian advertising firm has questioned the overly-studious approach of many young people.
Tassie takes Gonski past half way
Tasmania has signed on to the Federal Government’s national schools funding plan, leading to an announcement that the deal is past its tipping point and remaining states should get on board.
Engineers join call to scrap learning cap
Engineers Australia has joined a growing group of professional bodies in opposition to the government’s proposal to cap tax deductions on work-related education expenses to $2,000.
Tassie teens get a taste of tech careers
Some major engineering companies have put on an event in Tasmania to get high-schoolers excited about a future in engineering.
Bertrand; yachtsman, philanthropist, leader and now MC
A series of University talks from prominent leaders of various industries has been one of the highlights of the year for many students. World champion yachtsman, businessman, philanthropist and Monash University alumnus, John Bertrand will lead the high-powered gatherings to discuss the essence of great leadership this month.
Forum for findings in science of the mind
A forum has been announced that will explore some groundbreaking ideas in neuroscience and education.
Masseuse says massage in schools reduces bullying
Some Tasmanian schools have resorted to massages to calm crazed students.
NSW students look in on international diplomacy
Students from across the faculties were drawn to an inside look into the world of international diplomacy this week, as former Foreign Minister Alexander Downer and Consuls General Niels Marquardt (from the US) and Nick McInnes (British) spoke at the University Diplomacy Conference at the University of New South Wales.
Rudd deals with more Gonski dissent
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has extended the deadline for states to sign on for national education funding reforms, some states are using the time to voice concerns with the overhauled policies.
Rugby bans planned if punch-ups aren't canned
Some schools have considered banning Rugby League from the playground if the NRL refuses to toughen up on on-field violence.
Study finds money and happiness not linked
Researchers have found positive economic growth does not equal a happy population.
Talk for teachers on better testing
A presentation at the University of Sydney today will discuss NAPLAN and other broad-spectrum testing measures, discussing their purpose, efficacy and foibles.
Uni program builds big ideas for the future
A program at the University of Melbourne is seeking to foster the next generation of ambitious Australian entrepreneurs.
Uni team predicts grim fate for GBR
Researchers have found the Great Barrier Reef could be all but gone within 100 years if nothing is done about the damaging carbon dioxide levels.