Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - March, 2015
A high-tech program is bringing Asian cultures to outback kids.
Learning lab to watch expert lessons
A new Australian lab will take a high-tech look at the process of learning.
Severe shake brings proteins to the people
Bio-engineers have figured out a fairly easy way to produce new proteins, in what could be a big leap forward for synthetic biology.
New push to help females' industrial forays
The WA Government has put up a range of scholarships aimed at forging a new generation of tradie ladies.
Latest uni plan scanned for better fix
The Federal Government is testing a new proposal for university fee deregulation, but the plan has not washed well with crossbench senators.
Minister for Women sees progress at men's club
The LNP will hold its International Women’s Day event at a men’s club, while other groups show how to do it right.
NAPLAN numbers just the start, study says
New NAPLAN figures came out this week, and their basis has been questioned once again.
Study shows competitive link in schooling
An Australian study has found the importance of investing in reading, science and mathematics education for international competitiveness.
Writing robots help human helpers
Researchers in Europe are helping children learn to write by getting them to teach robots.
Indigenous efforts get $860 million to help
The Federal Government has put up more than $860 million for the next round of the Indigenous Advancement Strategy’s (IAS) funding grants.
Gold firm's bursary to boost Indigenous mine jobs
One of Australia’s largest producing gold mines has put up five scholarships to get more Indigenous students into careers in the mining industry.
Pallet house survives Marcia's pounding
A house made of wooden pallets, designed by Queensland engineering students, has survived its ultimate test.