Archived News for Education Sector Professionals

A new report says the Federal Government is missing out on $1 billion worth of unrecovered student loans, but students say they should not be muscled into paying up.

Tassie starts run for Year 12 enhancement

Tasmania has embarked on an effort to extend its high schools to Year 12.

Wagga's refugee school visit helps both ways

A unique program will see a visit to Wagga Wagga's Mt Austin High School by thirty refugee students seeking asylum in Australia.

Archive compiles ancient learning for new look at books

A living archive has been launched in Darwin, to breathe life into Indigenous languages recorded decades ago.

Bleeding memory exposes all-important online data

UPDATE 14/04: The NSA has denied reports that it has been using Heartbleed as a spying tool.

Blind tests debunk beloved violin myth

An experiment has been conducted to test the prestige of the world’s most famous violins.

Macquarie success is clear lesson for others

Seven years of incredible conservation efforts have led to the declaration that Macquarie Island is free of pests.

Star-gazing gets better timestamp with new technique

Australian scientists have helped improve our ability to look back into the history of the galaxy.

Global talent blends online for crowd-funded feature

One of the most popular open source programs on the internet has launched a project to crowd-fund a feature film.

Mental health reviewed and renewed nationwide

One hundred and fifty important programs have had their funding renewed, as the Federal Government pours $170 million into mental health services.

$20 mil for new high school in hip city suburb

The Victorian Government has announced $20 million will be spent on a new school in inner-city Melbourne, but has faced allegations of inappropriate political promotion.

Bank's bursary to balance digital gender divide

A highly commendable trend continues this week, with the announcement of a $100 million package for scholarships to get more female leaders in IT.

Early start could be best path for new teachers

An event for Queensland school principals has heard that schools should be actively finding roles for teachers-in-training.

Funding fight asks who deprived Tasmania

Concerns have been raised about funds some thought were secured for Tasmanian schools.

New deal for Polish working swap-over

A new visa arrangement means young people from Australia and Poland will soon be able to work and holiday in each other's countries.

Staff cuts hit cleaners at north QLD campus

Questions have been asked over just how savings will be made at James Cook University in Queensland, which has been hit with a $26 million funding cut.

Teacher strike sees thousands on streets, 103 schools closed

Over one hundred WA schools were closed as thousands of teachers took their anger to the streets this week.

Uni ads push for funds while billions swing

Universities Australia has launched a new campaign to increase public awareness of the importance of research and continued tertiary funding.

Dingo definition could boost respect and protection

The dingo has been classified as a distinct Australian animal following research to fully define its physical characteristics.

Young work rates rarely lower than right now

The latest youth unemployment figures show tough times in many regions, with some areas seeing dramatic spikes in joblessness over the last few years.