Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
Calls have been made to scrap the “punitive” mutual obligation system for Australia’s jobseekers.
Curtin staff strike
Staff members at Curtin University have gone on strike for three hours to demand better pay and working conditions.
Human Rights Act outlined
A proposed new human rights model includes new obligations for public servants.
Bee teaching seen
Researchers have shown that puzzle-solving behaviour can spread through bumblebee colonies.
Quasars aid deep view
Australian astrophysicists have traced 13 billion years of history by the light of ancient quasars.
Tassie strike halted
Tasmania narrowly avoided a teachers’ strike this week, with a better offer put forth at the last moment.
Gap goals get further
Nine of Australia’s ‘Closing the Gap’ targets are not on track, according to new data.
NIAA outlines Voice role
The head of the NIAA says the agency will play a key myth-busting role in Australia’s Voice referendum.
Online copies questioned
Media investigations suggest some universities are offering pre-made online courses with no real teaching involved.
HECS architect defends scheme
The economist that designed Australia’s student loan system says it is not unfair to women.
Robert faces robo-probe
Former government minister Stuart Robert has given his version of history to the ‘Robodebt’ royal commission.
Stolen spears set to return
A set of spears stolen by Captain James Cook are being returned to their Country.
Youth justice plans slammed
The Queensland Government’s proposed youth justice overhaul has been labelled “racially prejudicial”.
STEMM stories gathered
Women in STEMM report experiencing harassment, abuse, systemic sexism, imposter syndrome and the gender pay gap.