Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - May, 2015
A research balloon the size of a stadium has turned up on a property near Muttaburra in central Queensland.
Research sees big hit with hint of sweetness
Research money has been re-jigged in the latest federal budget.
Robot dogs could teach us about ourselves
An Australian researcher says the idea of the household pet could undergo a big tech upgrade.
Unis ranked on LGBTI efforts
A new guide has rated Australian universities for their acceptance and inclusiveness of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) students.
Eye interface opens new worlds in Darwin
A $10,000 grant has given disabled students in Darwin a new window on the world, and new opportunities to learn.
Punishment over praise if goal is to behave
When modifying behaviour, researchers have investigated whether the carrot or the stick is a better tool.
Teacher taping students case deemed "harsh"
The Fair Work Commission has found that the sacking of teacher who sticky-taped troublesome students to their chairs was “harsh”.
School money welcomed while watchdog listens
Victoria’s new Labor government has unveiled its first budget, spending big on schools and trains, but scandals in the education sector raise questions over how the money will be spent.
Teachers' 12 per cent tabled in ACT
Canberra teachers could be awarded a 12 per cent four year pay rise and 20 hours less work per year, with a new deal now on the table.
Humanities head-hunted in art of business
An Australian academic says businesses still prize humanities graduates when looking for new employees, even when their studies have nothing to do with the job.
$200m to overhaul apprenticeships
The Federal Government says a new $200 million annual investment will improve the state of Australia’s apprenticeship system.