Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
Research suggests commercial brain training apps mostly just improve the ability to play brain training apps.
Massive climate map updated
The most complete database on how the climate has changed from 1 BCE to the present has been updated.
ANU opening sexual assault office
Australian National University (ANU) students will soon have access to a full-time on-campus sexual assault counsellor.
Islamic school gets short reprieve
Australia’s largest Islamic school has won a last-ditch bid to stay afloat.
New union for CDP workers
A new union has formed for Indigenous people involved in a controversial work-for-the-dole scheme.
Jail time for TAFE scam
A former TAFE SA manager has been jailed for at least 18 months for stealing over $150,000.
Climate response counting down
The world has three years to turn the tide of carbon dioxide emissions, according to a group of scientists and environmental leaders.
Baby 'nano-scare' criticised
Experts have slammed media reports on the presence of nanoparticles in baby formulas.
Labor lines up childcare stoush
Federal Labor wants to stop the merger of two big out-of-school-hours care providers.
Long term concussion study launched
Queensland scientists have launched a large-scale study of brain changes following a concussion.
Language change could help health
Experts say a refusal to take Aboriginal languages seriously can harm medical outcomes ...
Local porn habits reviewed
Research suggests more Australian teenagers are viewing porn and doing so at a younger age than ever.
Vaccine levels investigated
Experts say the Federal Government’s ‘No Jab, No Pay’ policy could unfairly penalise families in the lowest-income areas.
Vic TAFE probe begins
Victoria’s corruption watchdog is looking into suspicious conduct at a regional Victorian TAFE.
Soft drink tax may not hurt much
Research suggests the benefits of a soft drink tax could outweigh the costs to disadvantaged groups.
Snapshot shows changing nation
Experts have highlighted a number of interesting points in the Census ...
'Pink collar' stereotypes outlined
Research suggests men working in fields typically considered to be female-dominated are vulnerable to negative gender stereotypes.
Fluid gives foetuses a taste of outside
A mother’s uterine fluid can give a growing foetus information on the outside world.
Liberal site for 'woke generation'
Australia’s Liberal party has launched a new website modelled after rival campaigning organisations such as Getup!.