Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
One young researcher in Queensland is looking for solutions to his home country’s rapidly rising needs, and has been rewarded for his efforts so far.
Universe rewound in model's modal shift
After five years of development and three months running on 8000 processors – an advanced model of our universe and its evolution has been rendered.
Charity book brings water-purifying particles to the poor
A charity has put together a book that may be the perfect combination of practical and academic advice to save lives.
Learning arm helps robots catch human skills
As robots begin to have an increasing presence in our lives, it is likely that they will greatly annoy some people, luckily, researchers are planning for this.
Billions to help handle exploding class sizes in WA
Some commitments in the new West Australian budget may calm the state’s vocal education sector outrage.
Court case comes down to one word for chaplaincy
One man is continuing his fight to end Commonwealth funding of chaplaincy in schools.
Deregulation taking shape as opposition grows louder
The Federal Education Minister has given the strongest indication that university fees will be deregulated next week.
New state body to bring private money to public sites
A new body has been set up to manage state-owned TAFE properties on a “commercial basis”.
Global glacier info-gathering plots potential rise
Everything from irrigation and hydropower to stinger season and whale watching will be impacted by a project mapping virtually all of the world’s glaciers.
Government considers putting boot to unemployed youth
The Federal Government is considering a recommendation that would see young unemployed people forced to move to areas with more opportunities.
Housing plan to appease all needs in NT
Architecture students have helped design and build innovative outdoor homes for a remote Indigenous community in the Northern Territory.
Old star finding shows early days in the Milky Way
Galactic archaeologists have uncovered new insights into the formation of the earliest galaxies by observing the chemical signatures of ancient ‘fossil’ stars
Australians assist in making heavy mark for 117
Australian experts have helped add to the periodic table, confirming the discovery of its latest element.
Less HELP could be a hex on attendance
The university sector will be waiting to hear its funding future, with a number of recommendations to reduce the role of public money.
More help needed now in fight to find missing schoolgirls
Protests are planned to make sure the world does not forget about 200 Nigerian schoolgirls, who have been missing for more than two weeks.
Push to save school funds by placing them in state hands
The federal government may give almost all control of public education to state governments, if it accepts certain recommendations from the recent audit.
The right words bring willing helpers
If teachers or parents want their young children to help out, research shows the choice of words is all-important.
Trades gap plugged by encouraging students, minister says
More students need to look at careers in trades and training, if the nation is to tackle its skills shortages.
Mineral minstrels set out to forge new metal fans
A band of roaming metallurgists will visit some of Australia’s most remote schools, burning things, blowing them up and getting students excited about mineral science.
Great minds turn inside to seek out negativity
CSIRO has set up an internal unit to tackle accusations of bullying and workplace harassment.
App success from battle of hackettes
Australia's first female hackathon has been run across two major cities.