Education

Mater Dei Catholic Primary School, Ashgrove West students.

Hidden education gem in inner-west Brisbane

A school in Brisbane’s inner-west is combining city convenience with a warm community feel by nurturing students who are achieving excellence across many
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MouseGoggles developed at Cornell University. | Newsreel

VR MouseGoggles to reveal neural secrets

Researchers have built miniature virtual reality goggles for mice to better understand the rodent’s brain activity and gain more insight into disorders such as
Read more 19 December 2024
International students. | Newsreel

New international student visa process in place

New visa processing rules are now in place as the Federal Government looks to have more control over international student numbers. Federal Home Affairs Minister Tony
Read more 19 December 2024
Woman using smartwatch and phone. | Newsreel

Microchip turns smartwatches into disease detectors

A microchip has been developed which can detect disease in the air, paving the way for small portable diagnostic tools. In a new study, NYU Tandon researchers in the
Read more 18 December 2024
Rays and sharks have declined 50 percent since 1970 - Newsreel

Shark and ray populations have halved in 50 years

Shark and ray populations have decline by more than 50 percent since 1970 off the back of global overfishing. A new study, led by Simon Fraser University, said the risk
Read more 17 December 2024
Bluebottle on beach. | Newsreel

New app set to take sting out of next beach trip

An Australian app which tells beachgoers the chance of them being bothered by bluebottles could be ready by next summer. Under development by UNSW Sydney, and set to be
Read more 17 December 2024
Birds on a lake in Australia. | Newsreel

Australian waterbird numbers halved in 2024

Drier conditions across many parts of Australia have led to a drop in waterbird numbers by nearly 50 percent. UNSW’s annual waterbird survey found that following the
Read more 17 December 2024
Person smoking cannabis. | Newsreel

Older Aussies look to cannabis as cigarette prices rise

The rising price of cigarettes is driving an increased use of cannabis in older Australians. New research from Curtin University, in Western Australia, found that over
Read more 16 December 2024
Schooling needs have changed but have our education systems evolved enough/ - Newsreel

Call for reform of ‘outdated’ school and teaching systems

A new book calls for an urgent transformation of the education system including new success metrics and fresh approaches to teaching. The book, The Teaching Improvement
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Students of Holy Cross Wooloowin.

City skyline views and sky high academic results

Brisbane’s school with view is maximising opportunities for its students through a bumper extra-curriculum program. Holy Cross School Wooloowin, which boasts iconic
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