Archived News for Education Sector Professionals

With the rise of so-called “smart drugs” in high schools and universities, a new study has shown that the temporary gains could be met be lasting losses.

Enrolments over equality in money model shift

Gonski is all but gone in the wake of savage budget cuts this week, with the bold funding reforms to be scrapped just as they hit their stride.

Federal fee shift to see reduced students paying more

Higher education changes mean students will now have to pay interest on their HELP loans, start repayments at a lower wage, and universities have had their cap on tuition fees lifted.

More funds to bring shepherds for fewer flocks

Despite an extra $245 million in funding for the program, schools will have choices for chaplaincy reduced.

Survey formula cuts serious effects of funny answers

Every anonymous survey is an opportunity for some responders to express their hilarity through mischievous and intentionally inaccurate answers, but a new study say these responses can be found and allowed for.

Student's burning farm ambition rewarded

One young researcher in Queensland is looking for solutions to his home country’s rapidly rising needs, and has been rewarded for his efforts so far.

Universe rewound in model's modal shift

After five years of development and three months running on 8000 processors – an advanced model of our universe and its evolution has been rendered.

Charity book brings water-purifying particles to the poor

A charity has put together a book that may be the perfect combination of practical and academic advice to save lives.

Learning arm helps robots catch human skills

As robots begin to have an increasing presence in our lives, it is likely that they will greatly annoy some people, luckily, researchers are planning for this.

Billions to help handle exploding class sizes in WA

Some commitments in the new West Australian budget may calm the state’s vocal education sector outrage.

Court case comes down to one word for chaplaincy

One man is continuing his fight to end Commonwealth funding of chaplaincy in schools.

Deregulation taking shape as opposition grows louder

The Federal Education Minister has given the strongest indication that university fees will be deregulated next week.

New state body to bring private money to public sites

A new body has been set up to manage state-owned TAFE properties on a “commercial basis”.

Global glacier info-gathering plots potential rise

Everything from irrigation and hydropower to stinger season and whale watching will be impacted by a project mapping virtually all of the world’s glaciers.

Government considers putting boot to unemployed youth

The Federal Government is considering a recommendation that would see young unemployed people forced to move to areas with more opportunities.

Housing plan to appease all needs in NT

Architecture students have helped design and build innovative outdoor homes for a remote Indigenous community in the Northern Territory.

Old star finding shows early days in the Milky Way

Galactic archaeologists have uncovered new insights into the formation of the earliest galaxies by observing the chemical signatures of ancient ‘fossil’ stars

Australians assist in making heavy mark for 117

Australian experts have helped add to the periodic table, confirming the discovery of its latest element.

Less HELP could be a hex on attendance

The university sector will be waiting to hear its funding future, with a number of recommendations to reduce the role of public money.

More help needed now in fight to find missing schoolgirls

Protests are planned to make sure the world does not forget about 200 Nigerian schoolgirls, who have been missing for more than two weeks.

Push to save school funds by placing them in state hands

The federal government may give almost all control of public education to state governments, if it accepts certain recommendations from the recent audit.