Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
The professional members of the Canberra Symphony Orchestra have been joined by students from more than a dozen schools across the ACT, coming together to celebrate the Centenary of Canberra over the weekend.
Plans slowing on Uni/High School co-location
The James Cook University will not let go of plans to build a high school at its Townsville campus, despite the Queensland Government rejecting the idea.
PM's spruiking spree on home stretch
Australia’s Catholic school have signed on to the Federal Government’s school funding reforms, but Victoria and WA are still holding out.
Speaking of language in Adelaide
Before European settlement Australia was home to hundreds of languages belonging to the widespread and diverse aboriginal cultures, now teams are working to preserve what’s left of the dwindling tongues before the important piece of the nation’s heritage disappears.
Cheating reaches riot level
Cheating may be cause for alarm for many high-school teachers and students, but it has lead to a riot in China for a surprising reason.
Minimum score imposed at UNSW
The University of NSW will require a minimum entrance score to enrol in any of its courses next year, breaking step with the government's expansion agenda.
PM joins in to save QLD schools
Plans to sell off three school ovals and cram two large schools into one have been ditched in Queensland.
Taliban target speaks for schooling at UN
The Pakistani teenager who was shot in the head by the Taliban for promoting female education has made an address to the United Nations, and received a letter from her attackers.
Migrant Work Fund date extended
The closing date for the first round of applications for the new Migrant Communities Employment Fund has been extended. Potential applicants now have until August 9 to lodge their bid for a grant, with up to $200,000 available for innovative employment projects.
New tool to spot ADHD
Authorities have given the go-ahead to a remarkable new technology, which uses an advanced scanning technique to identify attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Robo-engineers taken to task
A prominent American engineer toured Australia recently in the lead up to an international robotics competition in Melbourne.
Digital excursions for Australian schools
A new portal for digital education resources has been launched, the result of a partnership bringing together arts, science and educational organisations across Australia.
More full-timers in TAFE and other training
New data suggests more Australian students are signing up for full-time vocational education and skills training.
State funds for Future Designers
Victorian TAFEs, universities and private training facilities can sign up for a $15,000 federal grant, provided to help companies solve current business challenges using the design-led thinking.
Surveyor shortage seems insolvable
The Australian construction industry may be facing a critical shortage of surveyors, with skilled workers retiring at a faster rate than new ones are being trained.
Justice in the air for pyro-principal
A principal in Western Australia is facing court on charges he burned down a school and the building that replaced it, in order to cover up a range of credit card frauds and thefts.
Study shows school rankings irrelevant
A recent study has shown the practice of posting school results to an online database for comparison may not actually improve academic performance.
Independents on board for funding
Independent school authorities have come out in support of the Federal Government’s Gonski reforms, after ironing out some concerns they had in meetings with Education Minister Bill Shorten.
NT impasse in Ed. reforms
The Chief Minister of the Northern Territory says he is holding out for an education deal that will not push the Territory further into debt.
Exec says Uni isn't all book-learning
A major Australian advertising firm has questioned the overly-studious approach of many young people.
Tassie takes Gonski past half way
Tasmania has signed on to the Federal Government’s national schools funding plan, leading to an announcement that the deal is past its tipping point and remaining states should get on board.