Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
Approval has been granted for the construction of Sydney's multi-million dollar Walsh Bay arts precinct.
Charges considered for "gay conversion"
Victoria may start prosecuting practitioners of so-called “gay conversion therapy”.
Health studies getting tech edge
The Department of Health is looking at new ways to allow scientists to collaborate on public health research, using blockchain encryption.
Critics voice chaplaincy issues
The Australian Education Union and several secular groups are speaking out about the extension of the school chaplains program.
New report defends NAPLAN
Analysts say many of the major criticisms of NAPLAN are not borne out by evidence.
Physicist to be beamed nationwide
On May 22, world-renowned physicist, presenter and former rock star, Prof Brian Cox, will be streamed lived to thousands of school students and teachers across Australia.
Regional parents get remote help
NSW is running a trial that gives parents in regional and rural areas access to specialised support services for severe behavioural problems in young children.
CSIRO science gets new ears
Upgrades at CSIRO’s Parkes radio telescope will let astronomers ‘hear’ a wider range of objects in space.
Sea snail memories swapped
Scientists have taken memories from one sea snail and injected them into another.
Computer learns to move like mammals
Scientists have built a computer system modelled on the human brain, which learned to navigate like a mammal.
Experts improve BCI learning
Swiss researchers say they improved the method for training brain-computer interfaces.
Outback students get Budget boost
This week’s Federal Budget includes a number of education measures.
Probe launched on language lessons
An inquiry has been launched into concerns that a Chinese program in NSW schools could expose students to propaganda.
Budget brings STEM boost
This week’s federal Budget includes a range of funding for universities and research infrastructure.
Mental issues end up in ED
Advocates say an alarming number of children are going to emergency departments due to a mental health crisis.
Crystal mystery found in fertiliser
A common ingredient in fertiliser appears to share some characteristics with mysterious ‘time crystals’.