Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
Space twins show DNA effect
An extra-terrestrial twin study has given important insights into the health effects of living in space.
WA to host big battery hub
Western Australia will soon host a national hub for future battery research.
OECD issues middle class claims
The OECD says the rich should be taxed more to help the middle class.
New tech gives quantum outlook
Australian researchers are working on a quantum device to generate all possible futures simultaneously.
Study backs local science link
New data shows collaborating with Indigenous peoples can improve results in conservation research.
Event horizon could be revealed
An announcement this week could mark the first time anyone has actually seen a black hole.
Minister slams paid essays
People who take exams or write essays on behalf of university students could be jailed under proposed education reforms.
Cashless card extended
The Federal Government says it will spend $129 million extending cashless debit card trials nationwide.
New funds for disability info
The Federal Government has launched a scheme to fund organisations run by people with disability.
PM slams vegan protests
The Prime Minister has slammed animal rights activists as groups protest around the country.
STEM gender changes laid out
Experts say Australia has not yet made the systemic changes required to achieve diversity in STEM.
Disability abuse commission called
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has launched a royal commission into the abuse and neglect of disabled Australians.
Happiness helped by uni change
A new study has found countries that help working class students get into university have happier citizens.
Uni staff raise restructure issues
Academics who remain after a restructure at Flinders University say they are being seriously overworked.
Research suffers in new Budget
The 2019-20 Federal Budget contains a number of cuts to research programs.
3D scans could reveal disease
Australian researchers want to use 3D mapping to identify rare diseases in children.
Jail threat for tech heads
The Federal Government is considering jailing social media executives whose networks fail to remove terrorist content.