Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - October, 2018
The ACT is refusing to sign on to a new school funding deal without more detail.
Adelaide uni signs arms deal
Student activists have rallied against “weapons research” at the University of Adelaide.
School cops plan slammed
The Northern Territory Government has been criticised over plans to put police in schools.
World Bank ranks human capital
The World Bank Group has unveiled a new system to rank countries based on their human capital success ...
Review seeks consistent discrimination
A review into religious protections has recommended schools be able to continue to discriminate on sexual orientation.
Uni takes on consent recommendations
A review has found over 90 per cent of students sexually harassed on campus at the University of Canberra did not report it.
AI effective at mental forecast
A global study has found AI can perform better than doctors at predicting mental health outcomes.
Inquiry to count mental costs
The Federal Government has commissioned an inquiry into the impact of mental illness on the economy.
Choice fund dubbed 'welfare'
An Australian education expert has reflected on the Federal Government’s latest school funding policy.
Industry influence reviewed
A new study shows just how much influence industrial firms have on the research they fund.
Scouts make abuse apology
The head of Scouts Australia has apologised to those who suffered sexual abuse.
Sex study shows gender growth
A new study has explored the current state of gender diversity in Australia.
Sport tapped for STEM boost
A major football club has joined a program to encourage more kids into STEM subjects.
Laser leaders take Nobel
The Nobel Prize for Physics has been awarded to three researchers, including for the first time in 55 years, a woman.
Sanitation standards set
The WHO has launched global guidelines in an effort to set a universal standard for sanitation by 2030.