Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - March, 2022
Full genome completed
Researchers have published details of the first ever complete, gapless sequence of a human genome.
Furthest star spotted
New studies have revealed a star from (relatively) early in the life of the universe.
Science silence slammed
The former head of CSIRO climate science has accused the federal government of gagging criticism.
Big school cuts outlined
Over half a billion dollars has been cut from public schools over the next three years.
Bequest boosts autism centre
La Trobe University has received a large philanthropic donation to advance its autism research program.
ARC changes rejected
A Senate committee has rejected a federal bill to prevent ministers vetoing research grants.
Call for better eating schemes
Experts say smarter and more targeted approaches to eating disorders are needed.
Grim figures in assault report
Universities Australia has apologised following the results of a nationwide survey on sexual assault.
Occult club fights for funding
Pagans, witches and Satanists at the University of Adelaide say they deserve the right to equal funding.
Scientists report COVID backlash
Over a third of the COVID-19 researchers in a recent survey never experienced harassment until the pandemic began.
COVID drove negative posts
New research shows negativity on social media rose dramatically in Australia at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
ACCC sues over fake crypto ads
The consumer watchdog is suing Facebook’s parent company Meta over scam ads for cryptocurrencies...
Gender lessons broadly supported
Over 80 per cent of Australian parents appear to support the teaching of gender and sexuality diversity in schools.
NAPLAN changes coming
NAPLAN results were published this week, showing some schools were able to defy predictions about their teaching progress.
TEQSA set on pro cheaters
The Federal Government says it is enforcing “the world’s strongest laws” to combat commercial cheating...
Victorian shortfall reported
Reports say Victorian public schools face a funding shortfall of almost $20 billion.