Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
Employers have warned that border re-opening will not solve Australia’s skill shortages.
New site for tissue industry
A new centre has been created to train a workforce in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.
PM's prize for viral pioneer
A COVID-19 vaccine pioneer has been awarded the Prime Minister’s Prize for Science.
SA schools link for internationals
Regulators have allowed South Australian education institutions to collaborate for the return of international students.
Defence sees extreme interest
Federal agencies say extremist recruits are seeking military training.
Ancestors in microscope "dust"
What were once considered random dust specks on microscope slides turn out to be our ancient, spineless ancestors.
Scientists doubt reduction
IPCC authors have expressed doubt that nations can turn around the climate crisis.
Disturbing diabetes surveyed
Alarming rates of youth-onset type 2 diabetes have emerged among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in northern Australia.
Call for MRFF openness
Experts say the $20 billion Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) needs more scrutiny.
Cheap tech for cell studies
A new program could allow people to explore single cells in virtual reality for less than $10.
Papers hint at TAFE sale
Internal documents suggest the NSW Government is moving to sell off 19 TAFE properties.
New plan to fight child abuse
The Federal Government has launched the ‘National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse’.
Hope reigns in zero plan
Australia’s net-zero emissions ‘plan’ pins its hopes to technologies that do not yet exist.
Plans for tighter parental checks
The Federal Government wants social media companies to obtain parental permission before creating accounts for kids.
COVID calculator goes live
Experts have launched a calculator to help people understand their risk factors for COVID-19 infection and vaccination.
Billions issued in closed grants
A review has found $25 billion in Coalition grants have been made through closed processes with no competitors.
Military motives reviewed
Experts have looked at the drivers of the last 10,000 years of military technology development.