University of Queensland researchers say new research findings suggest more support could help Australian parents who are experiencing high-levels of conflict with their teenagers. Preliminary findings from research being undertaken by psychologist and researcher Dr Kylie Burke and Dr Cassandra ...
More »Robotics workshops offers schoolchildren practical learning experience
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 ...
More »CISA calls for inquiry after Four Corners report
The head of the Council of International Students Australia has hit back at a damning media report suggesting that Australia’s international student sector is embroiled in corruption, saying it made gross generalisations that are not representative of the entire student body. “The ...
More »Fuel research with state government support
A greater investment by the states in research and innovation could help address the funding crisis currently facing the sector, according to University of Queensland academic. Chris Salisbury, postdoctoral fellow at UQ said previous examples of states investing in research ...
More »Arts event to talk educational outcomes in Tasmania
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 ...
More »CISA responds to national education strategy
The Council of International Students Australia has welcomed the draft national strategy for international education, saying it is a positive step from the government. “It is a very commendable effort for the government to come up with a draft strategy, ...
More »Overseas students prefer on-campus courses over online
International students choose Australia for the on-campus and in-country experience and are less inclined to want to study online, new research shows. The new research from Hobsons shows that 49 per cent of international students are unwilling to consider online ...
More »University of Adelaide launches free wine course
The University of Adelaide has announced it will launch a free online wine course through the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine from April 2nd. Dr Kerry Wilkinson a lecturer of Oenology with the school, said World of Wine - ...
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