Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - April, 2021
ACARA has proposed a new national curriculum with a reduced focus on Australia’s ‘Christian heritage’.
AHRC continues anti-racism
The Australian Human Rights Council (AHRC) says it will not be deterred by conservative opposition to the term ‘anti-racism’.
Lifeline outlined for private colleges
The Federal Government has proposed a $53 million lifeline for private colleges.
Schools told to spend
A new policy will require NSW public schools spend all of their funding within a year.
Resource use near double capacity
Experts say the world is spending 173 per cent of its natural resource capacity.
Feds extend tele-services
The Federal Government has decided to extend telehealth services until the end of 2021.
AI eyes Dead Sea Scrolls
Researchers have used AI to find more details on the authors of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Locals lead green rankings
Clean and green Australian universities are leading the world, a new ranking suggests.
ADF deepens industry links
A new secondment program is letting Defence staff get hands-on with industry.
Feds veto Victorian deals
The Federal Government has torn up Victoria’s Belt and Road agreements with China.
$50m for mRNA factory
The Victorian Government has put up $50 million for its own vaccine-making facility.
Astro gap closing slowly
It will take until at least 2080 before women make up just one-third of Australia’s professional astronomers.
Wellbeing linked to ongoing effort
Researchers have conducted the largest ever analysis of wellbeing studies ...
Cartoon clips cover real issues
Experts have slammed the federal government’s “bizarre” new consent education campaign.
Language cuts questioned
Experts say Australian universities have made a shortsighted decision by cutting Asiain language courses.