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Twelve students from Charles Darwin University (CDU) have today each been awarded a Commonwealth Teaching Scholarship, in a bid to encourage more people to become teachers. The students are either undergraduate and postgraduate students who are in their first year of their studies and are based in Darwin, in remote locations across the NT or … Continued
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Skills training and higher education leaders experienced in the use of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver quality student outcomes are being asked to share their expertise at the Australian Education and Training Innovation Symposium that’s being held on 27 November 2024 in Brisbane. The symposium is being … Continued
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The Sydney Swans is joining forces with the Australian Graduate School of Management @ UNSW Business School to deliver a short course in Leading for High Performance. It’s the first time the two organisations are coming together to deliver a unique education opportunity that draws on their expertise in building leadership capabilities and shaping … Continued
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Thursday 1 August, 2024 Empowering young leaders for gender equality: Plan International Australia launches Youth Impact Academy Leading organisation for girls’ rights, Plan International Australia, is today launching a new program offering young people a chance to learn more about making change for gender justice. Open to young people of any gender aged 15-26, the … Continued
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A Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher and globally recognised ecologist has been awarded a prestigious medal for his contributions to ecological science. Alan Andersen, who is a Professor of Terrestrial Invertebrates at CDU’s Research Institute for the Environment and Livelihoods, was recognised with the 2024 Ecological Society of Australia (ESA) Gold Medal. The Gold Medal … Continued
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Farmers in WA’s Ongerup district have the opportunity to expand their knowledge, free of charge, at a Rabo Client Council workshop designed to help provide the financial skills critical to managing an agricultural enterprise. The practical Financial Skills Workshop – providing farmers with an opportunity to both upskill and network – will be held in mid … Continued
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National Tertiary Education Union vocational education members at RMIT have launched an unprecedented two-week strike for a fair pay rise and improved conditions. Vocational education staff walked off the job on Thursday after management refused to make a reasonable offer, despite the enterprise agreement expiring more than 900 days ago. A two-week strike is the … Continued
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Toxic masculinity and misogynistic gender narratives are gaining traction online and in Australian classrooms, threatening gender equality and contributing to gender-based violence. A new project from Monash University aims to support secondary school teachers to tackle the influence of these harmful online ideologies on young boys and men. The two year project, funded by Australia’s … Continued
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To celebrate Book Week (17-23 August), the Australian National Maritime Museum will be hosting a series of free online workshops designed to inspire and ignite the creativity of primary school students across Australia. This series of 5 engaging workshops include 3 sessions with some of Australia’s favourite children’s authors, Dr Vanessa Pirotta, Jackie French, and Jess … Continued
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La Trobe University’s commitment to advancing educational equity and tackling Australia’s teaching shortage has taken a significant step forward, with the expansion of its acclaimed Nexus program into primary schools across New South Wales. Nexus, a first-of-its-kind and proven initiative, is an employment-based pathway to teaching that enables high-performing professionals to transition from other careers … Continued
