Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - August, 2024
Telling people that 97 per cent of scientists agree on climate change could be the key to shifting public perception.
Mental health view measured
New research looks at how a mental health diagnosis can change the way people are perceived.
Micro-courses backed
The government has announced over $10.7 million in funding for microcredential courses in critical fields.
Visa cap causes concern
The Albanese Government’s cap on international student numbers has drawn backlash from universities and academics.
Heat peaks above recent record
July 2024 appears to be the world’s fourteenth consecutive month of record-breaking heat, according to ...
Migrant misinfo risks nation
Australia must confront the rising tide of misinformation surrounding migration, experts say.
Shingles jabs rise to new peak
Expanded access to the shingles vaccine has led to a record surge in vaccinations.
Anti-violence assessed
Some serious challenges have been revealed in Australia's fight against gender-based violence.
Funds up for study hubs
Applications are open for the establishment of ten new Regional University Study Hubs.
CSIRO cuts outlined
CSIRO is set to eliminate up to 500 support roles as part of a significant organisational restructure.
Local kids led by Netflix
Experts are raising concerns about the influence of streaming algorithms on the viewing habits of Australian children.
VR crimes studied
Experts have issued a warning about ‘metacrime’ - crimes and inappropriate activities within virtual reality (VR) environments.