Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
Tassie treaty path laid out
The Tasmanian Government has committed to a time frame for truth-telling and treaty talks with its Indigenous community.
Coal boss bails on uni post
Former Nationals leader Mark Vaile has been pushed out of the University of Newcastle over his links to the coal sector.
Reef review looms
UN officials say the Great Barrier Reef should be placed on a list of world heritage sites “in danger”.
Funds pulled after coal boss appointed
The University of Newcastle has been blacklisted by philanthropists after appointing coal mining boss Mark Vaile as its new chancellor.
Google seeks expanded tones
Google is searching for a new way to measure skin tones to curb bias in its products.
TGA reviews One Nation drug claims
The medical regulator is investigating claims made by One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts.
DFAT reviews uni deals
Foreign Minister Marise Payne is reviewing over 6,000 deals between universities and foreign powers.
Research changes outlined
A major review has recommended changes to assessments of the quality, engagement and impact of Australia’s university research.
Alzheimer's vaccine tested
Experts have reported back after Phase II trials of an Alzheimer's vaccine.
Giant old croc classified
Experts have identified a giant prehistoric croc that prowled south-east Queensland’s waterways millions of years ago.
Outgoing crayfish concern scientists
A new study finds crayfish can be affected by antidepressants that find their way into water.
Judge brands Robodebt "shame"
A judge has labelled the illegal federal ‘Robodebt’ scheme as “a shameful chapter” in Australia’s history.
Neglect leads to needless stays
People with intellectual disability are at an unacceptably high risk of preventable hospitalisation.
UK trade deal looms
Scott Morrison and Boris Johnson have struck an Australia-Britain free trade deal.
Don Dale patch-up contracted
The NT Government is expanding a youth prison that it previously pledged to close.
New knowledge replayed rapidly
New research has uncovered one of the techniques that the human brain uses to solidify new information.
School boost aims at attainment
More high schools are expected to help increase the number of Tamsnaians finishing their secondary education.
Soft drink ads hit fans hard
New research has tested the effectiveness of soft drink ads, and found them hard to resist for many young people.