Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
Queensland’s Year 12 and university entrance score system may be overhauled, with a new report saying the 22-year-old system no longer makes sense.
Study turns CPUs into STEM learners
Man and machine may work together to improve the educational outcomes of both, if a new project takes off.
Welfare cut for those who don't turn up
Proposed new laws are aimed at getting more job-seekers to turn up to their appointments with providers.
Experts export water knowledge for Nepal
Australian researchers will deliver life-saving help to farmers in some of the poorest and most arid regions on the planet.
Cost-saving choices cut for better answers
Central Queensland University is preventing students from passing based on sheer accident, becoming the first to abolish multiple-choice exams.
Cuts bring claim of Green smear
A Liberal MP has accused The Greens of trying to bring down a regional university.
Deep reading found in phone data
A new study has shown how much a mobile phone can learn about its user’s lifestyle and mental health.
Lost funds claimed at launch of pro-Gonski roadshow
Education unions have launched a national tour to campaign against the Federal Government's decision not to fund schools on their pure needs.
Whistleblower's guilty plea on school leak
A Sydney student has pleaded guilty after the leak of records on the controversial scholarship given to Prime Minister Tony Abbott's daughter Frances.
PM's progress slowed by portfolio mess
A public service insider has trashed the Prime Minister’s attempts to tackle indigenous affairs.
Leader lined-up for big CRC review
The former Chair of Innovation Australia will conduct a wide-ranging Government review of Australia’s Cooperative Research Centres.
Floating lab finds its place in space
A spot has been picked on a comet 440 million kilometres away, where a robot should land in coming months.
Fun summons future computer careers
A team has received funding to work on a video game that teaches computer coding.
Good points sought in move to US-style uni
An Australian professor of economics has picked apart what he sees as the main failings of the Group of Eight universities in the stance on deregulation.
Kids teach each other about risks of tomorrow
While the adage contends that it takes a whole village to raise a child, a new program shows a village of children could just raise themselves, almost.
Training change breaks down old guard
The Federal Government says it is cutting red tape for vocational colleges, by removing regulations around changing courses or introducing new ones.
G20 should build arena for louder whistle-blowing
Experts say Australian governments can stop corruption while saving money and even lives, through enhanced whistleblower protections.
Sea science upswing on Investigator's arrival
$20 million worth of scientific equipment has docked in Hobart, ushering in a new age of Australian marine science in a stylish coat of blue and green.
Broad boost marked from big vax plan
The HPV vaccine has been linked with a 61 per cent reduction in cases of genital warts among young Australian women.
Chronic gaps creeping closed
A new report has again shown mixed results in one of Australia’s most important healthcare efforts.
Google branching out to Tree of Life
Google has launched an ambitious bid to keep people alive – and Googling – for longer.