Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
In the war between Attorney-General George Brandis, Immigration Minister Peter Dutton and Human Rights Commission president Gillian Triggs, it is difficult to know who should explain themselves.
Bone stress dates world's oldest walker
A new study says the first backboned animals to step out of water and walk on dry land were from Australia.
Smartboards seem to help
Smartboards are becoming universal in modern classrooms, much to the curmudgeon’s dismay, and an important research project has taken a look at whether or not the high-tech teaching tool actually helps.
CSIRO seeks to save NICTA jobs
The merger of some of Australia’s finest minds could see close to 200 of them unemployed.
Planning starts on new heart hub
The Victorian Government has put up $15 million to get the ball rolling on a $350 million specialised heart hospital at Monash University.
Big bursary changes Harvard's name
Hedge fund billionaire John Paulson has donated $US400 million ($AU520 million) to Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the largest gift in the school’s history.
Helicopter parents told to buzz off for kids' sake
A new study adds to the growing pile of evidence that ‘helicopter parenting’ is not useful.
Pyne gathers friends to find international learners
Federal Education Minister Christopher Pyne has announced the membership of the Coordinating Council for International Education.
Travel checks in anti-corruption reforms
Victoria’s Education Department has imposed new restrictions on overseas and interstate travel for principals.
WA jumps on independent bandwagon
Western Australia has signed up to the Australian Government’s Independent Public Schools initiative.
New leaks show Australia seeks massive deregulation
WikiLeaks has released more information on Australia’s secret trade dealings.
Experts back emission cuts for kids
A health expert and former Australian of the Year says the health effects of climate change on children have been “grossly neglected”.
Ed. ministers meet to talk of lost money
A showdown is expected when state education ministers meet with their federal counterpart in Brisbane today.
Ground-level schools plan brings great results
There are reports of positive results after a three-year trial of a program designed to improve student outcomes at schools in Perth's poorest areas.
Homemade bio-sensors bring great promise
Citizen science and biological education have a new tool in their arsenal, made of objects most people already own.
Reading dogs bring real results
An Australian researcher has enlisted the help of a friendly dog to get reluctant readers to have a go.
STEM surge grows, Abbott looks other way
More authorities have joined the push to boost STEM education in Australia, while the Prime Minister mocks the idea.
Tax cuts could help schools
Small business boosts in the latest Federal Budget could help P & C Associaitons nationwide.
Teen drinking Facebook link works both ways
Social media is a cause and a solution to young people's binge drinking habits, according to new research.
New papers plot research industry reform
The Federal Government has launched its plan for the future of Australian research, and it is strongly industry-linked.