Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
Intelligence officials say China appears to have been behind a massive data breach at the Australian National University (ANU).
Feds help flooded schools
The Federal Government has put up $4 million to help private schools in a city devastated by floods.
Kids missing care
A study has found that a majority of Australian children with mental health disorders are not accessing care.
Second 'robodebt' case launched
The Federal Government will soon face a second legal challenge to its controversial welfare debt recovery scheme.
Adelaide looks at asteroid mines
Australian researchers are developing techniques for asteroid mining.
Sex study shows school activity
A national survey has found 47 per cent of Year 10-12 students have engaged in sexual intercourse.
Research offers migrant birth help
Experts say communication is key to reducing stillbirth in migrant and refugee communities.
Key climate link studied
Human behaviour drives climate change, but researchers want to know the extent to which climate change can change behaviour.
Premier announces surprise school
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced plans to build Sydney's first fully selective high school in more than 25 years.
Student safety assessed
The Federal Government wants new measures to ensure the physical safety of international students.
ANU hit by data hack
Hackers have accessed almost 20 years’ worth of personal data on ANU staff, students and visitors.
New deal for tissue printing
The Murdoch Institute has signed a deal with a US-based biotech company to create ‘bioprinted tissue’.
QLD spends big on new IT
The Queensland Government is spending $51.1 million on a new core child safety IT system.
Services Australia outlined
Reforms to set up the new centralised Services Australia agency have been signed.
Academy adds new fellows
Ground-breaking Australian scientists have been elected Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science.
AEU undoes support
The Australian Education Union (AEU) is reportedly reversing its support of Tasmania’s latest teacher pay deal.
QUT takes on concussion study
The US Department of Defence is funding a concussion study in Queensland.
NAPLAN tests checked
An official inquiry will look at technical issues plaguing the NAPLAN school tests.