Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
Union slams school-funding plans
The Australian Education Union (AEU) has launched a war of words over the Federal Government’s latest education plan.
Palaszczuk pledges prison shift
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says 17-year-olds will be moved from adult prisons within a year.
Vital student scheme sustained
More funding has been provided for a program that gives students a visceral look at the risks of drink driving.
Twins help decode brain DNA
Australian researchers have found strong genetic influences on the structure of the brain.
Malaria work makes Eureka grade
An Australian Museum annual science award - the Eureka Prize – has been awarded to work on drug resistance in malaria parasites.
Locals find oldest fossils
Australian researchers have uncovered the world’s oldest fossils – and it could have big implications for the future.
Search for new VET head gets going
The Government is casting a wide net in its search for a new chief VET regulator.
States urged to start asylum training
All Australian governments are being urged to let asylum seekers study at TAFE.
Birmingham claims backing
The Federal Government says it has the education sector’s support for efforts to improve admissions.
Chimps prefer working together
Researchers say chimpanzees are five times more likely to cooperate than compete.
Sceptics join climate body
New appointments to a backbench environment committee are causing a stir.
Call for boost in shady standards
Biomedical engineers say the world needs a better standard for sunglasses.
VET cap in the works
The Federal Education Minister has indicated he might cap loans to vocational education students.
Campbelltown does Diwali backflip
An Adelaide council that had rejected a Diwali festival has offered to allow it.
Ötzi's fresh fabrics unpicked
Researchers have sequenced the genomes of the animals used to make the clothing of a 5,300-year-old mummy.
Seals reveal icy secret
Elephant seals have helped confirm that fresh water from Antarctic’s melting ice shelves affect global temperatures.