Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
The Federal Government has commissioned an inquiry into the impact of mental illness on the economy.
Choice fund dubbed 'welfare'
An Australian education expert has reflected on the Federal Government’s latest school funding policy.
Industry influence reviewed
A new study shows just how much influence industrial firms have on the research they fund.
Scouts make abuse apology
The head of Scouts Australia has apologised to those who suffered sexual abuse.
Sex study shows gender growth
A new study has explored the current state of gender diversity in Australia.
Sport tapped for STEM boost
A major football club has joined a program to encourage more kids into STEM subjects.
Laser leaders take Nobel
The Nobel Prize for Physics has been awarded to three researchers, including for the first time in 55 years, a woman.
Sanitation standards set
The WHO has launched global guidelines in an effort to set a universal standard for sanitation by 2030.
Screen time limits studied
Limiting children’s recreational screen time to less than two hours a day linked to better cognition.
Qantas to build QLD school
Qantas has announced plans to build a multi-million-dollar pilot training centre in Queensland.
States upset at new school deal
Victoria says the Federal Government is “holding a gun” to its head over education funding.
Tony Abbott makes NT trip
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has made his first trip to the NT as Indigenous affairs envoy.
Research risked by corporate distortion
Experts say industry influence on research agendas must be addressed.
STEM study shows gender split
Patterns have been observed in academic grades of 1.6 million students, showing that girls and boys perform very similarly in STEM.
CSIRO has eyes on space
Australia’s national science agency wants to get involved in NASA’s plan to build a Moon base.
Call to stop caffeinating kids
Experts want to ban the sale of caffeinated energy drinks to children and young people.
Oldest animal uncovered
Scientists have found what appears to be the earliest confirmed animal in the geological record.
PM launches big school boost
A new school funding deal will see Catholic and independent schools receive an extra $4.5 billion.
Schools note musical help
A school scheme in WA is pairing disadvantaged student with members of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO).