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Aspiring First Nations educators in regional areas can now access Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Introduction to University Program, with the successful course offered for the first time in Katherine and Alice Springs. CDU has begun to expand the Pre-Education program to its regional campuses due to the growing demand for educators and First Nations educators across the … Continued
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Job cuts at the University of Southern Queensland will hurt regional communities and increase stress among already anxious staff, the National Tertiary Education Union has warned. UniSQ are refusing to detail exactly how many jobs will be cut in the latest redundancy round to hit the sector. Based on union members’ information, 60 … Continued
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A new study by Monash University learning analytics researchers presents key considerations for generative AI (GenAI) educational tools so they are carefully developed to support, rather than replace, human learning. Published today in Nature Human Behaviour, the paper outlined essential factors for researchers, policymakers and technology companies to consider while adapting GenAI to support … Continued
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Monash University’s Faculty of Information Technology is hosting a free hands-on workshop involving a Eureka Prize winning project for STEM education inclusion. The workshop aims to help special education teachers use accessible tools to teach circuit-making for all abilities (see event listing). What: TapeBlocks are a creative, low-cost circuit making activity designed to … Continued
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SINGAPORE–BUSINESS WIRE– The National University of Singapore’s School of Computing (NUS Computing) has entered into a partnership with FPT, a leading global technology corporation based in Vietnam, to advance the field of artificial intelligence (AI). This collaboration plans a joint investment of US$50 million, to be contributed by FPT, NUS, and other key players in … Continued
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The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has called for Australian National University Chancellor Julie Bishop to be sacked after appearing to blame staff for the organisation’s financial woes. ANU management has announced a restructure which risks more than 600 job losses, while also asking staff to forgo an already agreed pay rise of 2.5% … Continued
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James Cook University staff and their Union have condemned proposed new job cuts announced today. This follows more than 100 jobs being lost at JCU in 2022 and 2023, and adds to the cuts already proposed this month to staff in marketing and admissions. JCU management have proposed to cut a total of 58 positions … Continued
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The STEPS Work Mates program is partnering with the Rotary Club of Howrah to provide work experience for NDIS participants in Hobart. The Rotary Club’s pre-loved bookshop in the Shoreline Plaza Shopping Centre is a fundraising initiative to fund community activities and sponsorships. STEPS Regional Manager Anita Herbert spoke to the Rotary Club at their recent … Continued
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The National Tertiary Education Union has called for a federal parliamentary inquiry into university governance after the University of Canberra announced 200 job losses. UC’s Interim Vice Chancellor Stephen Parker announced a plan to scrap 200 roles on Monday. This announcement follows the very public governance crisis at UC, which has attracted significant … Continued
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A select group of “model schools” will set the standard for new teaching practices in Victoria as educators work to meet a government deadline to make the switch to explicit instruction methods. Victorian government schools have been given three years to move to structured phonics and explicit instruction from prep to grade 2 after State … Continued
