Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
An artificial intelligence system has beat experienced dermatologists at diagnosing skin cancer.
Food labels could change habits
New research suggests graphic cigarette-style warnings on junk food packaging would be a good deterrent to consumers when deciding what to eat.
Health app for teens revealed
A new program launched this week aims to improve young people’s unhealthy lifestyle behaviours.
Kids' prison rates reviewed
New stats show fewer children are being held in detention or under community supervision orders, but the rate for Indigenous children is slower to move.
Maths/science link studied
Universities are studying how important high school mathematics study is for success in tertiary-level science courses.
Big arts plan backed
Approval has been granted for the construction of Sydney's multi-million dollar Walsh Bay arts precinct.
Charges considered for "gay conversion"
Victoria may start prosecuting practitioners of so-called “gay conversion therapy”.
Health studies getting tech edge
The Department of Health is looking at new ways to allow scientists to collaborate on public health research, using blockchain encryption.
Critics voice chaplaincy issues
The Australian Education Union and several secular groups are speaking out about the extension of the school chaplains program.
New report defends NAPLAN
Analysts say many of the major criticisms of NAPLAN are not borne out by evidence.
Physicist to be beamed nationwide
On May 22, world-renowned physicist, presenter and former rock star, Prof Brian Cox, will be streamed lived to thousands of school students and teachers across Australia.
Regional parents get remote help
NSW is running a trial that gives parents in regional and rural areas access to specialised support services for severe behavioural problems in young children.
CSIRO science gets new ears
Upgrades at CSIRO’s Parkes radio telescope will let astronomers ‘hear’ a wider range of objects in space.
Sea snail memories swapped
Scientists have taken memories from one sea snail and injected them into another.
Computer learns to move like mammals
Scientists have built a computer system modelled on the human brain, which learned to navigate like a mammal.
Experts improve BCI learning
Swiss researchers say they improved the method for training brain-computer interfaces.
Outback students get Budget boost
This week’s Federal Budget includes a number of education measures.
Probe launched on language lessons
An inquiry has been launched into concerns that a Chinese program in NSW schools could expose students to propaganda.