Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
Philae is back - the European Space Agency (ESA) has received signals from its comet lander after months in the dark.
Catholic teachers mull new deal in NSW, ACT
The union representing Catholic school teachers in the ACT and New South Wales says it has had a win in long-running pay negotiations.
Effective lessons in anti-rape sessions
Reports on a sexual violence educational program in Kenya suggest attitudes can be changed.
Gillard details post-PM efforts
Former prime minister Julia Gillard has spoken about her work since leaving Australia’s top job, describing it as “a different kind of busy”.
Roy Hill digs into social improvement
Gina Rinehart's company Roy Hill is funding a charity to provide training, education and cultural benefits in Western Australia's Pilbara region.
Human rights repressed in partisan pressing
In the war between Attorney-General George Brandis, Immigration Minister Peter Dutton and Human Rights Commission president Gillian Triggs, it is difficult to know who should explain themselves.
Bone stress dates world's oldest walker
A new study says the first backboned animals to step out of water and walk on dry land were from Australia.
Smartboards seem to help
Smartboards are becoming universal in modern classrooms, much to the curmudgeon’s dismay, and an important research project has taken a look at whether or not the high-tech teaching tool actually helps.
CSIRO seeks to save NICTA jobs
The merger of some of Australia’s finest minds could see close to 200 of them unemployed.
Planning starts on new heart hub
The Victorian Government has put up $15 million to get the ball rolling on a $350 million specialised heart hospital at Monash University.
Big bursary changes Harvard's name
Hedge fund billionaire John Paulson has donated $US400 million ($AU520 million) to Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the largest gift in the school’s history.
Helicopter parents told to buzz off for kids' sake
A new study adds to the growing pile of evidence that ‘helicopter parenting’ is not useful.
Pyne gathers friends to find international learners
Federal Education Minister Christopher Pyne has announced the membership of the Coordinating Council for International Education.
Travel checks in anti-corruption reforms
Victoria’s Education Department has imposed new restrictions on overseas and interstate travel for principals.
WA jumps on independent bandwagon
Western Australia has signed up to the Australian Government’s Independent Public Schools initiative.
New leaks show Australia seeks massive deregulation
WikiLeaks has released more information on Australia’s secret trade dealings.
Experts back emission cuts for kids
A health expert and former Australian of the Year says the health effects of climate change on children have been “grossly neglected”.
Ed. ministers meet to talk of lost money
A showdown is expected when state education ministers meet with their federal counterpart in Brisbane today.
Ground-level schools plan brings great results
There are reports of positive results after a three-year trial of a program designed to improve student outcomes at schools in Perth's poorest areas.
Homemade bio-sensors bring great promise
Citizen science and biological education have a new tool in their arsenal, made of objects most people already own.