Education, Teaching and Training News
CSIRO wants as many people as possible to track their flatulence.
Exam peek on blank pages
Thousands of VCE students have inadvertently received a sneak peek at their final exams.
Platforms could be forced to care
The Federal Government wants to compel tech companies to actively prevent harm to users of their platforms.
Premier's old work probed
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli’s former training company appears to have claimed government funds for instruction hours that were never provided.
Teen plan advancing
Legislation to ban social media access for those under 16 is expected to pass Parliament soon.
MH system issues reported
A new report suggests Australia’s mental health care system is stretched beyond its limits.
LEGO helps med school links
LEGO bricks are being used to build bridges between midwifery and medical students.
Training watchdog missing risks
Australia’s VET regulator, ASQA, appears to be failing the fraud prevention test.
UN seeks nuclear update
The UN is revisiting nuclear war risks, thirty-five years and many threats after its most recent review.
Cuts linked to international cap
The University of Wollongong (UOW) has announced job cuts due to a revenue shortfall attributed to declining international student enrolments.
UTAS buildings shift
The University of Tasmania (UTAS) has scrapped plans for a full relocation to Hobart’s CBD.
Social media harms queried
A new study has contested the notion that heavy social media use significantly harms mental health.
Truth to be silenced in QLD
Queensland is facing backlash as its Truth-Telling Inquiry grinds to a halt.
Social media age limit outlined
The Federal Government is seeking to ban under-16s from social media, and will trust tech giants to enforce it.
PM pledges HECS help
Labor is promising more free TAFE and HECS reforms in what is seen as a pre-election rally.
Health experts surveyed
A review has found Australia’s health and medical research workforce is diverse and motivated, but facing challenges.
Toddler awareness tracked
Toddlers might be more socially savvy than once thought, new research suggests.