Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
Cheating seen higher than ever
A new study suggests far more university students are cheating than previously thought.
Pay gaps show sabotage
New research suggests large gender pay gaps are directly associated with lower performance by big companies.
Study plots exercise rejection
Experts call for new strategies to help young women engage with exercise at school.
Young people out-earning parents
New stats show over two thirds of millennials earn more than their parents did at the same age.
Brain cycle gene uncovered
Researchers have found a gene that appears to be a master timekeeper for the brain's circadian clock.
Farm visa outlined
The Federal Government has announced a new type of agricultural visa for foreigners to work on Australian farms.
Oil incursion questioned
Some parents have become concerned about petroleum giant Woodside’s presence in schools.
Young women's mental scheme launched
A new program seeks to improve the understanding of and responses to mental health issues for young women.
Classrooms could train AI
Experts say classroom-style learning could become the norm for programming ethical, trustworthy robots.
Ex-judges return before merger
More than 20 retired Family Court judges have returned to address a backlog of 7,000 cases.
Study funders' influence found
A new survey suggests the groups that fund research often seek control of results.
WA student stress rises
A new study of WA students has found an alarming rise in severe emotional distress.
$378m redress scheme launched
Survivors of Stolen Generation policies have welcomed a $378 million redress scheme.
Dark matter lab growing
The Southern Hemisphere’s first underground dark matter physics laboratory should be ready by the end of the year.
Parents' super change suggested
KPMG has suggested those who take time off work to raise children should receive a super tax rebate.
Ads urge care work
The Federal Government has launched a new campaign to encourage people to work under the NDIS.
COVID could boost uni work
One local vice-chancellor says the COVID-19 pandemic is an opportunity to drive innovation.