Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - September, 2015
A new study says Australia’s first human inhabitants may have shared their home with giant killer lizards.
Go8 wants rich research switch
The Group of Eight universities are crying out for someone to fix Australia’s “broken” research system.
Excited scientists reveal Martian flows
“There is liquid water today on the surface of Mars,” came the announcement overnight from Michael Meyer, the lead scientist on NASA’s Mars exploration programme.
Tech giants join bold bid for better world
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates have bought into a multi-billion dollar scheme to bring internet access to everyone in the world by 2020.
Fee deregulation back to drawing board
The Turnbull Government has hinted that it may scrap the Abbott Government's plan to let universities set their own fees.
Labor looks to lock down great minds
The ALP says it wants to encourage brilliant minds to start new companies in Australia.
Radicalisation book reeks of paranoid push
The Federal Government has launched a 32-page booklet that it says will help prevent radicalisation of young Australian minds.
School scheme brings good boost for girls
A new study has shown for the first time that a gender-specific education program can bring measurable improvements to students’ self-esteem.
Violent views grow among young
A new study has again shown the disturbing prevalence of views that excuse violence against women.
Turnbull to launch anti-violence fight
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has declared “real men don't hit women” ahead of a new $41 million domestic violence response package to be unveiled today.
Accolades acquired by local science stars
The Australians behind vital and exciting research combating conditions like cancer, depression and birth defects will be recognised at a prestigious awards ceremony this week.
Drone-built bridge can hold human's weight
Swiss engineers have taught a fleet of drones to build a rope bridge that is capable of carrying a human’s weight.
Debt reach extending overseas
The Federal Government is pushing to able to collect student debt from Australians living overseas.
Drug study review spots new risks
Fourteen years ago, GlaxoSmithKline published a study claiming the antidepressant paroxetine was safe and effective for teenagers, but now researchers say the opposite is true.
Ancient Aboriginal knowledge holds true
New studies have found valid historical information in Aboriginal myths and stories dating back thousands of years.
Disability deals bring great aid for two states
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is helping more states get National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funds.
Lightning Claw leaps from new fossil find
A new carnivorous dinosaur has been discovered in the opal-mining town of Lightning Ridge, NSW.
New scheme for STEM gender boost
This week has seen the launch of the first Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program.
Vic. school money split on fairer lines
The Victorian State Government has unveiled a shake-up of its education system, which will see the educational achievements of parents used to determine how much funding schools get.
Young surgeons speak of abhorent treatment
Research from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) has found a widespread culture of bullying and sexual harassment among surgeons.
New Pluto pics put excitement in the air
NASA's New Horizons probe has sent back a treasure trove of new information on Pluto – beaming its high-definition images 5 billion kilometres across the solar system.