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The Australian National Maritime Museum invites primary school students to celebrate Annual Humpback Day and learn all about the largest animal on the planet in a free webinar with Dr Vanessa Pirotta. To celebrate the annual arrival of whales to Australian waters, this webinar will dive into the world of these magnificent marine mammals. From … Continued
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Charles Darwin University (CDU) PhD candidate Faisal Bin Badar never imagined his dream to improve education in his home country of Pakistan would evolve into an internationally recognised mission to build adaptable, sustainable schools across the globe. Now, Mr Badar has opened 15 schools across Pakistan and Tanzania and is in discussions to expand into … Continued
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The right to a fully inclusive education system is still out of reach for too many children and young people with disability in Australia. Just last year, three out of four disabled students were bullied and 72% were excluded from school events and activities, according to an alarming new CYDA survey. Now, a … Continued
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National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) members at University of Technology (UTS) have exposed a litany of serious management failures that are threatening the institution’s fabric. The Australian Financial Review earlier this week exposed glaring examples of the overwhelming crisis at UTS, reinforcing staff concerns about governance failures. Unaccountable senior university leaders have bungled restructures and major projects, leading … Continued
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The Australian National Maritime Museum has announced an exciting line up of free virtual excursions for primary school students for Term 2, allowing teachers and students to experience the Museum from the comfort of their classrooms. With topics covered ranging from plastic pollution to Australian migration, Humpback whales and Indigenous history, there are a wide … Continued
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Reclaiming Balance During the Holidays The school holidays present a crucial opportunity for both parents and educators to encourage balance. With less structured time during the break, children are free to explore new hobbies, relax, and enjoy time with family. Yet, in this digital era of binge-watching and short-form content, it is tempting for kids to retreat … Continued
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A La Trobe University expert is available to discuss the Grattan Institute’s report on how to boost students’ learning of maths in primary schools. Professor Joanna Barbousas, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Education, Impact and Innovation Professor Barbousas is a transformational leader with more than 29 years’ experience in education. She has fundamentally reshaped both teacher education and … Continued
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NSW Department of Education Secretary Murat Dizdar will join thousands of public school students from across the state for the Show School Day at the Royal Easter Show on Friday 11 April. One of Australia’s most endearing public displays and largest ticketed events in the world, ‘The Show’ is now in its 203rd year and … Continued
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Exclusion and bullying of students with disability is on the rise in Australia, with three in four impacted in 2024, according to a new survey. Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) can reveal today that 75% of disabled students were bullied last year, while 72% were excluded from school activities or events. … Continued
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A new $82 million clinical teaching building at La Trobe University will help relieve Australia’s chronic allied health workforce shortage and provide cost-effective healthcare for people languishing on public waiting lists. The La Trobe University Health Clinic, currently being built at La Trobe’s Melbourne campus in Bundoora, will be the largest interdisciplinary university clinic in … Continued
