Skip to content

Independent Tertiary Education Providers Reject International Student Levy

By API User

Independent providers in the skills training and higher education sectors have rejected suggestions that an ‘international student levy’ should be introduced.  The idea was raised in the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report released by the Australian Government, and has been widely criticised by members of the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body … Continued

An Aussie astronaut, a whale scientist, 3D-printed animal bits, and microbiology for neurodiversity

By API User

National Science Week offers dozens of stories featuring powerhouses of Women in Science ·         Meganne Christian: an evening with an Aussie engineer turned future astronaut. ·         Meet the female curators, artists and scientists behind the DARK MATTERS exhibition. ·         Whales, poo, Antarctica, and onboard a Southern Ocean research ship with Dr Vanessa Pirotta. ·         … Continued

ITECA Higher Education – A Community Of Leading Independent Institutions

By API User

Over the past thirty years, the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) has supported independent providers across the entire tertiary education sector.  This has included a growing community of independent higher education institutions and, following their considered advice and guidance, a new chapter of this journey has commenced, ITECA Higher Education. “For many years, we’ve … Continued

Australia leads the world with a new International Guideline to improve the health of women with polycystic ovary syndrome

By API User

A new Monash University-led international partnership has delivered an International Guideline to improve the lives of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a neglected health condition. The 2023 International Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Guideline and AskPCOS Patient App, led by the Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation (MCHRI) at Monash University, was launched online … Continued

Australia leads the world with a new International Guideline to improve the health of women with polycystic ovary syndrome

By API User

PLEASE NOTE EMBARGO TIME IS 12.30PM AEST TUESDAY 15 AUGUST 2023, NOT AM   A new Monash University-led international partnership has delivered an International Guideline to improve the lives of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a neglected health condition. The 2023 International Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Guideline and AskPCOS Patient App, led by the … Continued

Scientists in drag; satirical science music; sci-fi costume competitions; and dark matters

By API User

Scientists in drag; satirical science music; sci-fi costume competitions; and dark matters Great National Science Week YOUTH stories up for grabs now around Australia Scientists in drag battle. Should we embrace our animal nature? Sci fight Science Comedy Debate. Improv and 3D-printed animal vaginas reveal the world of female reproduction. Satirical science music ‘Road to … Continued

Europe’s Top-Selling Bird Song App now available in Australia

By API User

Identifying bird sounds in NSW and Victoria has never been easier 15th August 2023 | Oxford, United Kingdom UK-based Spiny Software is proud to announce the release of ChirpOMatic Australia, a bird recognition app initially for NSW and Victoria. Intuitive and easy to use, the popular bird song identification app has been a success in … Continued

New paper highlights dangerous misconceptions of AI

By API User

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is discriminatory, susceptible to racial and sexist bias and its improper use is sending education into a global crisis, a leading Charles Darwin University (CDU) expert warns in a new research paper. ‘The critique of AI as a foundation for judicious use in higher education’ urges society to look beyond the hype … Continued