Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - March, 2016
A recent survey has found that negative attitudes among Australian voters towards asylum seekers are driven by religious bigotry more than by racism or economic anxieties.
Drinking data shows binge risks
Experts have gathered data on the toll that heavy drinkers take on society.
Coca-Cola reveals distracting deals
Cola-Cola has published a list of 34 Australian institutions that were given a share of $1.7 million in research funding over the past five years.
Research ruminates on food evolution
Humans spend much less time chewing than our primate cousins, and it may have actually helped us evolve.
Can't reach them? Beat them
A West Australian mayor wants trouble-making kids to be caned, and is looking to the Barnett Government for support.
Crossing to honour key councillor
A simple street crossing will soon become an apt tribute to one of the founding mothers of Melbourne.
NAPLAN numbers show overall uptick
The latest national academic performance figures have revealed “signs of improvement across the country”.
Surprising stacks add to Apostles
A new discovery could see more tourists visiting one of Australia’s already best-known sites.
Locals warn of rising brain drain
Top scientists warn that the CSIRO’s “trashed” reputation will see the next generation of experts seek work somewhere else.
Push to fund 'ugly' studies
Environmental experts want new conservation efforts to focus on some of Nature’s "ugliest" creations.
TPPA to hit public health
There is more criticism this week of the recently-negotiated TPPA and its impact on public health schemes.
Executive equality makes money
Australia’s top companies, across all industries, do better with more women on their executive teams.
Emojis evoke healthier choices
As rates of childhood obesity continue to skyrocket, new research shows there may be a surprising was to encourage a healthy diet.
Tech science seeks out virtual risks
Virtual reality will soon be a big part of many people’s lives, but little is known about the possible psychological effect of life in a false world.
1 in 3 caught short by childcare switch
ANU research says one in three families will be worse off under the Federal Government's planned changes to child care.
RMIT VE's raise voices
Over three years after their pay agreement expired, vocational education (VE) staff at RMIT University still do not have a new one.
Bullying claim to see schools in court
A teenager is suing the Victorian Education Department after alleged homophobic bullying left him suicidal.
Collier calls on parents to teach more
The WA Education Minister wants parents to teach their children more before they start school.
NT teachers claim Gonski grift
The NT education union has grilled the Government on where $272 million of funding is being spent.
Teachers warn of counselors' reduction
The New South Wales Teachers Federation says the State Government is watering down the qualifications required to be a school counsellor.
Silo study finds separate benefits
There is a big push to break down the ‘silos’ in science, but new research suggests it is possible to go too far.