Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - June, 2023
Locals high in QS ranking
Three Australian universities have been placed in the top 20 of the QS World University Rankings.
Tertiary woes in QLD
TAFE Queensland's financial future hangs in the balance, while universities in the state grapple with declining domestic enrollments.
Big find at submerged site
Ancient stone artefacts have been found at an underwater spring off the Western Australia Pilbara coast.
CSIRO launches soil tool
CSIRO has launched a new tool to help Australia sustainably manage its soil.
Med school influence checked
Inadequate conflict of interest policies in Australian universities fail to safeguard medical students from commercial influence, according to a recent study.
Battery leader's passing marked
John Goodenough, 2019 Nobel Prize winner in 2019 for groundbreaking work on the development of lithium-ion batteries, has passed away at the age of 100.
Key gaps widen
Indigenous Australians continue to experience worsening life outcomes despite efforts to Close the Gap.
Junk food ad ban lands
Advocates have responded to a proposed junk food advertising ban tabled this week.
Uni leader seeks free courses
The University of Melbourne's VC has joined with the Greens and student unions to advocate for free tertiary education.
High seas deal surfaces
The United Nations has announced the official launch of its High Seas Treaty.
Octo-brains show shift
Octopuses have shown a unique ability to rewire their brains and adapt to temperature changes.
Cell behaviour gamed
Researchers have used a video game algorithm to gain insights into the behaviour of molecules within live brain cells.
Voice bill sails through
The Australian parliament has passed a bill to alter the constitution, paving the way for a referendum on an Indigenous Voice.
'Smart' drugs could slow studies
ADHD drugs appear to decrease productivity in people without the condition.
Dark energy sensor lights up
Australians have helped gather the first insights from an Australian instrument that measures dark energy.
Gaming addiction defined
Experts say that recognising gaming addiction will not stigmatise all gamers.