Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
There is more criticism this week of the recently-negotiated TPPA and its impact on public health schemes.
Executive equality makes money
Australia’s top companies, across all industries, do better with more women on their executive teams.
Emojis evoke healthier choices
As rates of childhood obesity continue to skyrocket, new research shows there may be a surprising was to encourage a healthy diet.
Tech science seeks out virtual risks
Virtual reality will soon be a big part of many people’s lives, but little is known about the possible psychological effect of life in a false world.
1 in 3 caught short by childcare switch
ANU research says one in three families will be worse off under the Federal Government's planned changes to child care.
RMIT VE's raise voices
Over three years after their pay agreement expired, vocational education (VE) staff at RMIT University still do not have a new one.
Bullying claim to see schools in court
A teenager is suing the Victorian Education Department after alleged homophobic bullying left him suicidal.
Collier calls on parents to teach more
The WA Education Minister wants parents to teach their children more before they start school.
NT teachers claim Gonski grift
The NT education union has grilled the Government on where $272 million of funding is being spent.
Teachers warn of counselors' reduction
The New South Wales Teachers Federation says the State Government is watering down the qualifications required to be a school counsellor.
Silo study finds separate benefits
There is a big push to break down the ‘silos’ in science, but new research suggests it is possible to go too far.
Pill testing to prevent festival deaths
Doctors and addiction experts will conduct pill testing at NSW festivals, with or without the support of the Government.
Anti-Safe-Schools brigade growing
The Prime Minister is under more pressure from the Neolithic faction of the LNP.
Final years campaign maintained
The Australian Education Union is ramping up its efforts to secure needs-based school funding.
Gender-productivity link highlighted
Research suggests the number of work-family programs at an organisation is linked to higher productivity and earnings.
Science cuts starting to get stupid
Labor, Greens and independent politicians have gathered to stop the latest attack on Australian science.
Lead levels linked with adult aggression
Experts say Australian children who are exposed to higher levels of lead are more likely to show increased aggressive behaviour in adulthood, and to commit an assault that results in death.
Open efforts slash 3D costs
Bioengineering researchers have modified a commercial-grade laser cutter to create a low-cost laser sintering platform that can print intricate 3-D objects from powdered plastics and biomaterials.
Classroom risks from missed connections
Even though Australia has one of the world’s highest rates of internet access, there are concerns that kids from disadvantaged backgrounds are being left behind.
Ancient teaching suggests innate lean
Researchers have used a small-scale and very specific study to suggest teaching is an innate human behaviour.