Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
Congress hears alien claims
A whistleblower has told the US Congress that the government is hiding evidence of ‘non-human intelligence’.
State treaty moves continue
Victoria's oldest families have visited the state’s Parliament House for groundbreaking treaty negotiations.
Safety snapshot shows rise
New statistics show a rise in work-related injuries among apprentices and trainees.
Ocean agency outlined
Australia has a space agency but no ‘ocean agency’, and experts say that should change.
Stigma study shows split
A study from the US has found female STEM instructors are more likely to open up about their stereotypically negative identities.
Uni safety demanded
Calls are growing for the Federal Government to take action against sexual assault at universities.
ANSTO aids ancient protection
ANSTO has teamed up with local authorities to protect ancient Aboriginal rock art in Western Australia.
WeChat silence questioned
The elusive behaviour of messaging and payments app, WeChat, has sparked controversy.
Ketamine tests well
A breakthrough clinical trial shows a low-cost version of ketamine could be an effective treatment for severe depression.
Sleep issues cost big
New research reveals the alarming impact of sleep disorders on the productivity of young Australian workers.
Chaplains fear tax change
School chaplain providers say a recent government decision is putting their business in jeopardy.
Funding crunch measured
A new report says Australia’s quality of education has been eroded by “long-term underfunding”.
Uni admits underpayment
The University of Wollongong (UOW) is the latest Australian university to acknowledge that it has underpaid its staff.
ASD expands on TikTok ban
TikTok's data collection practices are a key factor behind the Australian government's decision to ban the app from government devices.
Musk launches new AI
Elon Musk has announced the launch of xAI, a new project aimed at creating an alternative to the immensely popular ChatGPT AI chatbot.
Letter urges campus action
An open letter urges government action to combat university sexual violence.
Robodebt report savages actions
The final report from the Robodebt royal commission has savaged the illegal scheme.