Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
This week’s federal Budget includes a range of funding for universities and research infrastructure.
Mental issues end up in ED
Advocates say an alarming number of children are going to emergency departments due to a mental health crisis.
Crystal mystery found in fertiliser
A common ingredient in fertiliser appears to share some characteristics with mysterious ‘time crystals’.
Space funds set for takeoff
The Federal Government is providing a $50 million boost to Australia's budding space industry.
CDP scheme criticised
The Federal Government’s remote work-for-the-dole scheme has been labelled ineffective and potentially harmful.
Deloitte expert wants dole focus
A leading economist says fixing the “unnecessarily cruel” dole system is a more important than budget repair.
QLD joins redress scheme
Queensland has become the third state to commit to a national redress scheme for survivors of sexual abuse in government-run institutions.
Gonski calls for big shift
The new Gonski report says Australia's school curriculum should be changed to focus to individual student achievements.
NBN makes uni links
NBN Co has announced major collaborations with the University of Melbourne (UoM) and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
New funds for local supercomputer
The Federal Government has put up $70 million for a “next generation” supercomputer.
Cities swamped by students
New figures suggest Australia’s cities are struggling to handle the influx of international students.
Quantum effect scaled up
A mind-bending physics experiment has demonstrated quantum entanglement in massive objects.
Finkel finds ATAR ineffective
The chief scientist has described Australia’s university admissions test as “outdated” and “largely irrelevant”.
ACL injuries rising
Australia has the highest reported rates of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in the world, and the rate is rising.
New site seeks cancer data
Twiggy Forrest has launched a universal database for cancer patients to share their medical records.
Queensland keeping facial tech
The Queensland Government is keeping facial recognition software installed for the Commonwealth Games in place, but will not say when it will be used.
SA offers flu jabs
All Australian states are now offering free flu jabs to children under five, with South Australia becoming the last to get on board.
Telehealth innovator gets venture funds
A CSIRO firm has secured funding for its advanced video telehealth platform.