Childhood assessment and early intervention approaches must do more for children from culturally diverse backgrounds, according new research. Sarah Verdon who recently completed her PhD at Charles Sturt University investigated providing equitable and quality services for multilingual children with speech ...

A Laureate professor and engineering pioneer from the University of Newcastle has been elected to the Royal Society, a fellowship of the world’s most eminent scientific minds. Scott Sloan, a geotechnical engineer who heads up the University’s Priority Research Centre ...

The University of Melbourne’s education faculty was once again been confirmed as the country’s best trainer of teachers. The faculty was ranked 5th in the world in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject. In an interview with professor ...

A project aiming to improve the care of nursing home residents who develop acute illnesses has received $1.15 million from the Department of Social Services. The project is called CEDRiC (Care Co-ordination through Emergency Department, Residential Aged Care and Primary ...

The Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) and the BHP Billiton Foundation have joined forces in launching a national program to recruit more girls into mathematics. Choose Maths, which was launched this week at The University of Melbourne, begins with a ...

A new partnership between Swinburne University of Technology and educational resources distributor The Brainary will introduce primary and high school students to the world of robots. The collaboration has meant schools in Australia and New Zealand have access to interactive ...

Researchers from Monash University and St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research have used mathematical modelling combined with advanced imaging technology, for the first time, to calculate the number and connectivity of living cells within bones. Researchers said the findings could ...

In Hobart this June, Dark Mofo project The Hothouse will gather relevant specialists, academics and members of the public to discuss ideas on how to improve Tasmania’s educational outcomes. For 72 hours from June 1-3, 2015, The Hothouse Session will ...

Growing concerns about the risks of alcohol and drug consumption to the elderly has led to calls from researchers for screening programs to help promote awareness of how such substances can adversely affect health. Dr Lynette Cusack from the University ...

The University of the Sunshine Coast has announced a new partnership with Immanuel Lutheran College, Sunshine Coast Grammar School and Independent Schools Queensland with a focus on providing the best possible professional experience for pre-service teachers. Associate professor of education ...