Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - April, 2018
International education contributed a record $32.2 billion to the Australian economy in 2017, the latest trade figures reveal.
Study plots prison impact
A new study has looked at the impacts on children when a parent goes to prison.
Dow chief makes big donation
The former chair of the USA’s largest chemical company has donated $13.5 million to ...
Scans show new neurons
New research shows healthy older people can generate just as many new brain cells as younger people.
Face scans for digital diagnosis
Researchers are training facial-recognition technology to spot intellectual disabilities.
Uni faces 'killer robot' boycott
Leading AI researchers have announced a boycott of South Korea's top university over claims it is building killer robots.
Program to spot sexual concerns
A new program aims to train carers to recognise harmful sexual behaviour in vulnerable children.
Rights breach alleged in chaplain scheme
Humanist groups say the $60 million-a-year school chaplains program harms freedom of religion.
School gaps hit GDP
A new report has found educational inequality is widening the gap between rich and poor.
Study plots descending education
A new study suggests education levels can have long generational effects.
Union review calls for closure
A review commissioned by the Tasmania University Union (TUU) has recommended it shut itself down.
Galactic lens reveals far stars
Researchers have spotted two ‘twinkling’ stars in galaxies billions of light years away - much further away than we can usually see.
Witness app for victim assistance
Scientists and crime experts have created an app to assist victims and witnesses record information to help with convictions and prevent miscarriages of justice.
AAS launches brain campaign
Australian scientists are calling for big improvements in local brain science and the development of neuro-technologies.