Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
The Sage training institute is closing centres in Brisbane and Sydney after failing to find a buyer.
Top roboticists head off
A group of Australian students will soon compete at the world’s richest robotics competition.
Antarctic trip to balance high science
An all-female expedition to Antarctica wants to break the scientific glass ceiling.
New link in autism aspects
Queensland researchers have found a link between features of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that were previously thought to be unrelated.
Sprinting studied for cell health
Research from the US says the benefits of high intensity interval training (HIIT) reach right down to the cells.
Senator's claims labelled dangerous
The medical community has condemned dangerous comments by a federal senator.
UK allows embryo editing
UK scientists have gained regulatory approval to genetically modify human embryos.
Foetal alcohol high behind bars
A new report says one in three people in WA youth detention suffers from foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
Hinch's list may not work
A criminal behavioural expert says Senator Derryn Hinch's proposal for a sex offenders register may be misguided.
Oldest fossils uncovered
Researchers have found direct evidence some of the oldest life on Earth, dating back over 3.7 billion years.
Grad drive going viral
The finance department has made waves with a wonderfully awkward new recruitment ad.
Criminal response making ice worse
Experts say treating the ice 'epidemic' as a criminal problem rather than a health issue has made it worse.
Ancient DNA still makes changes
While it has been 50,000 years since the last Human-Neanderthal mating, we may still be haunted by our ancient predecessors.
Empowerment hung on recognition
Traditional owners across the Top End say they feel “invisible” without constitutional recognition.
Poor punished by penalty change
The Fair Work Commission has cut Sunday and public holiday penalty rates for hospitality, retail and fast food workers.