Eureka nod for ANU drug researchers
An Australian National University research team has been named a finalist in this year's Australian Museum Eureka Prizes for developing forensic techniques to rapidly detect dangerous new drugs.
Education
A "very challenged" leading Australian university is bleeding money, losing key leaders and offering contentious bursaries to attract enrolments.
Jobs would be at risk under a coalition plan to dramatically reduce Australia's migrant intake, the higher education sector has warned.
A new chancellor will be appointed at one of Australia's top universities after the resignation of former Liberal minister Julie Bishop.
Education
Global nod for ANU researcher’s ocean study
ANU Associate Professor Ana Sequeira has been named Australia’s National Champion in the Frontiers Planet Prize, placing her among 25 leading scientists worldwide addressing urgent environmental challenges.
Education
AI could devalue your degree, Leigh warns
AI could make soft skills like judgment more important for workers than traditional university degrees, says assistant minister Andrew Leigh.
Education
Call for extra hours for teacher lesson prep
Teachers are struggling to find minutes in the day to plan lessons and meet the well-being needs of students, surveying suggests.
The significant cost of educating children in Australia is forcing parents to work more hours and families to cut back on holidays.
A bitter pay dispute has led to exam week chaos as teachers walk off the job, with the Queensland government saying negotiations are over.
School principals across the nation are being asked to support Australia's world-first social media ban as the government defends making last-minute changes.
Cancer specialist ANTHONY LINTON explains why parents should not be too worried about coloured sand recalls.
Some schools will reopen and others close over the detection of trace amounts of asbestos in a play sand product, while experts say the risk remains very low.
Asbestos contamination fears have prompted the closures of primary schools and preschools in Canberra so testing can be carried out immediately.
Governance of major universities is under scrutiny as the sector faces staff and course cuts with 9500 extra university places carved out for domestic students.
Schools will have to take rapid action on bullying complaints, while teachers will get extra resources to help them respond in a crackdown on harmful behaviour.
Foreign minister-turned-chancellor of the ANU Julie Bishop has faced senators to discuss governance issues that have plagued the institution.
Many Australian universities have seen their global rankings take a hit - and a number are struggling with their reputations in the eyes of employers.
Australian industry has been urged to pull its weight and spend more money on research and development by former Labor Party leader Bill Shorten.
Australia's numeracy levels are at "crisis" point with a report suggesting trendy teaching methods are to blame, but teachers are hitting back at the claims.
