Archived News for Education Sector Professionals

A mining billionaire has made the biggest single philanthropic donation in Australian history – giving $65 million to higher education in Western Australia.

Questions to check if tech. has really helped

A Monash University expert has questioned the place of digital technology for higher education, finding that sometimes the old way is still the best for students and teachers.

Award for key figure bringing students to Australia

A key educational authority at UNSW has been awarded for her contributions to domestic and international education.

Insiders bag plan to look outside for principals

The Victorian Education Department is considering a plan to hire its senior school leaders and principals from places other than the education arena.

Keep faults quiet so class does the same

Teachers often weave separate threads of comedy and authority in their attempts to engage students, but a new study shows there can be negatives for teachers who poke too much fun at themselves.

Lack of women stems from boys, not babies

New research shows very few women leave top jobs to have children - and it is a needless gender barrier that keeps many out of careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Paper argues genius is not natural, must be nutured

New research suggests that true genius needs company.

Pattern shows man is not the only pensive primate

Neuroscientists have shown that virtually all primates follow a particular genetic code for brain development, showing humans are not the sole keepers of high-order brain functions for planning, complex decisions and speech.

Tour to talk conservation for tiny islands

A study tour is bringing together researchers and community members from across the Arafura and Timor seas to share ideas for the future.

Fast-track to force piracy opinion, agreement

Pending some large-scale revolution, in just one month the Australian government will sign-off on the Trans-Pacific Partnership – a trade agreement that will allow media companies broad powers to enforce copyright and censorship laws online.

First-year nurses get their heads around mental health

Nursing students at the University of Adelaide have had a mental-health rotation added to their first year of study in an effort to create a more holistic approach to training and treatment.

Japanese strategise to attract hackers

Japan is facing a shortage of government internet security experts, and so is actively trying to create hackers to help.

Centre to teach science, maths and tech. for tomorrow

A new centre at an Australian university wants to create a new way to get young students into studying education in science, engineering and health.

Reform to allow easier tertiary provision

A ‘reform agenda’ has been announced by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency which aims to cut red tape; allowing faster decisions, online submissions lodging and less hassle for trusted providers.

SA Opp. questions top cop in school spot

The South Australian Opposition says that an educator, not an enforcer should run the state’s schools.

Talk to halt female-techie's interests stopping short

An event this week has shown 50 high-achieving Year 10 girls what future awaits them in the worlds of engineering or IT.

Centre plan to promote, celebrate and educate

Authorities are working on a proposal for an Indigenous Centre for Excellence in Broken Hill, which would help create and propagate Indigenous culture, business and ideas.

Agriculture expert asks how farmers can mark carbon

An Agricultural Economics expert wants to know how particular parts of the ‘direct action’ plan to reduce climate change will be applied, wondering how much farmers can expect to contribute.

Cutting tape could leave none to stick on

An Environmental Law Professor is adding to the academic outcry since the new Federal Environment Department was formed, saying attempts to reduce environmental approvals will not help cut emissions.