Archived News for Education Sector Professionals

A massive effort to move hundreds of patients is complete, marking the official opening of the new Gold Coast University Hospital this week.

New paths cut for motor-neurone treatment

A new study published this week reveals the work of an international team of scientists, who combed records to find 48 new possible causes of multiple sclerosis and markers for several similar conditions.

School's new way to take power from students

Improved health, a more active mind and free energy – it is hard to imagine a better combination of benefits from a single device.

Deakin teaching staff deal signing near

Teaching staff at Deakin University are nearing the end of re-negotiations with management after industrial action to increase pay and secure better contracts.

Laws patched on religious exemption, sexual protection

Legislation which allows faith-based schools in Tasmania to refuse enrolment for students of opposing faiths has been tightened.

Minister misses responsibility in run-down rural schools

School administrators in remote New South Wales have responded to comments by Education Minister Adrian Piccoli that they were in an “appalling” and “disgusting” condition.

Resignation and regret in Debelle inquiry

Two senior education bureaucrats have left the South Australian department in the wake of the Debelle inquiry.

Sleeping for scholarly success

New research shows children who nap in the afternoon perform better on visual-spatial tasks when they wake up.

Vast upgrades mean there's room at Canberra Uni

The University of Canberra has pledged to provide housing for all first-year domestic students as well as all international students from next year.

Ideological education plan could crush rural uni's

Many regional universities will be anxiously waiting on the outcome of recent word from the federal Education Minister, with Chris Pyne indicating changes are on the way for tertiary admittance and student unionism.

Study shows we'll claim anything as our own

A recent study has shown how easily the brain can be fooled, and pass misinformation to the rest of the body.

Voracious galactic appetite caught on video

A team at the University of Sydney have reconstructed a particularly violent event in our galaxy’s history, rendering a nearby black hole which briefly leapt into life, consumed a star and spewed energy across space.

Uni's face-off for cybernetic supremacy

Engineering students from schools around the country will be putting their custom-built robotic companions into battle for the 2013 National Instruments Autonomous Robotics Competition.

Catholics call for compassionate conditions

Catholic school teachers from regional Victoria say they are being left behind by their state-sector counterparts, pushing for a pay rise and improved entitlements.

E-readers bring hope to some left behind

New research has found students with dyslexia may find it easier to read on an e-reader than traditional paper.

Gap year can start a good run after school

A new study has a shown a gap year may be just what a student needs to reset their mind for University.

Over 15,000 call for more in WA

There is still strong resentment between parts of the Western Australian education sector and the State Government, with 15,000 staff taking to the streets in strike action on Thursday.

Reading rates tax Tasmania

With recent statistics finding almost half of Tasmanian adults cannot read or write at a high school level, a push has begun to put specialists in every school to address the ongoing issue.

Study plots remote path in education

A study has shown the long path ahead to delivering the best education services to indigenous communities.

Study probes layers of trust

New research from the University of New South Wales has shown which traits young people respond to in trusted adults and figures of authority such as teachers.