Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
The Federal Government has continued funding for a scheme that gives parents access to subsidised preschool hours.
Seeds of science future watered in Moscow
Some young Australian students’ ingenious sensor glove have been weighed against inventions from around the world.
Study shows good times are gold
Research has shown that experiences bring better value-for-money than possessions.
Uni cuts inch closer to regional necks
The contentious higher education reforms have cleared the lower house, but it will be several weeks before the government takes them to the Senate.
Clues sought for source of male rage
An Australian study is looking for the root of teenage aggression.
Shots fired to fix sad state of STEM
Australia's chief scientist wants a greater focus towards the skills that will drive the future economy.
Skin thinking blurs mind/body border
A new study has revealed that the nerves in human skin can judge the size and shape of things they touch.
YouTube better for time-wasting than life-saving
YouTube can do many things, but a new study says saving lives is probably not one of them.
Bright young minds now bound for Britain
A scholarship will allow three inspiring Indigenous students to study at two of the world’s most prestigious universities.
Kids lose real reading under digital dominion
Emoticons just don’t cut it - a new study says children’s social skills are being reduced by their excessive use of digital screens and media.
School plan keeps the faith with states
The Federal Government’s school chaplaincy program will go ahead, but has been changed to get around a High Court decision.
Eight meet to seal uni fee deal
Group of Eight vice-chancellors have assembled in Canberra this week as decisions are made around university deregulation.
New links add to ancient man's mix
An Australian study has shed new light on the relationship between Neanderthals and modern humans, suggesting they lived side-by-side for thousands of years.
Young science star's helpful path funded
One of Australia’s youngest scientific laser-wranglers has received a $25,000 boost to her high-tech water filter work.
Cheap homes built to better local minds
An Australian university-run project has seen teams of young engineers design and build houses for rural Cambodian communities.
Australians boost Ebola backing to protect African interests
Australian firms operating in West Africa a preparing for the threat of Ebola outbreak, as the Federal Government pledges more money to fight the growing plague.
Synaptic link seen in origin of autism
New research shows that autistic children have excess synapses, the connections between neurons, which do not decline with age.
Big spend for little gain on private path
A new study says private school might not be so beneficial.
Mind/body interplay in kids' brain-boost
A new study shows physically fit kids have beefier brains than their less fit peers.
Schools need new lines for sex and sexuality
While sex-ed is commonplace in schools, sexuality education is almost totally lacking.
Two million for louder parents' voice in Tas
The Federal Government is paying $2.1 million to give Tasmanian school principals and parents groups more say.