Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - April, 2022
Queensland researchers have shown that teleportation can be used to avoid loss in quantum communication channels.
PM backs Tudge return
The Prime Minister wants the education minister to get back to work after stepping aside amid an abuse allegation.
'Sophisticated' test questioned
Some in the tech industry want rules changed so that young people can invest more.
Brain scans show processing
Experiments on two opposing theories of language processing suggest both could be true.
Committee calls for Confucius clarity
A parliamentary committee has called for more transparency on universities’ Confucius Institutes.
Labor pledges language funds
The ALP says First Nations languages would be taught in schools if it wins the upcoming election.
Digital ID coming
The state and federal governments remain committed to a national digital ID system.
Gap goals under review
The Productivity Commission is working on a review of Australia’s Closing the Gap agreement.
New body for rural schools
A newly-formed education policy unit in NSW says it will improve opportunities for rural students.
Smith wants archives saved
A retiring Liberal MP has called for bipartisan support of the National Archives.
Papers plot green path
Global warming of more than 1.5℃ is now “almost inevitable”, according to the latest IPCC update.
Feds seek to improve apprentices
New funding will see apprentices in high-demand industries given up to $5000 in cash for the first two years of their training.
New goals for abuse AI
New software is being rolled out to protect professional athletes from social media abuse.
School traffic sweep grows
Victoria’s Department of Education is seeking to monitor traffic on students’ own devices.