Industry News
UniSA researchers tackling rare earth impacts
Researchers from the University of South Australia are developing new methods to extract rare earth elements without devastating the environment. [ + ]
Linking STEM students to a resources sector career
BHP and Thiess have teamed up with AMMA’s Bright Future STEM program to encourage students to pursue a career in resources. [ + ]
Students connected with International Space Station
A learning experience designed to connect western Sydney high school students with the International Space Station has been announced by the Powerhouse. [ + ]
Collective action needed to close digital divide
An estimated one in 10 Australians and one in five New Zealanders remain digitally excluded, and the gap is widening, experts have warned. [ + ]
Standards raised with updated Australian Curriculum
Education ministers have endorsed a "decluttered" Australian Curriculum that sets higher expectations for what students know. [ + ]
NCS buys ARQ Group for $290 million
Singtel subsidiary NCS has continued its acquisition spree in Australia in support of the establishment of technology services division NCS in the market. [ + ]
Macquarie Telecom wins Domino's contract
Macquarie Telecom will deliver improved connectivity to more than 720 Domino's stores across Australia under a major deal with the pizza chain. [ + ]
Australian uni students targeted in employment fraud
Cybercriminals are targeting higher education students in markets including Australia with employment fraud, Proofpoint has warned. [ + ]
Microsoft ANZ, ACU team up on digital innovation
Microsoft and the Australian Catholic University have announced a collaboration aimed at benefiting students as well as the health and education sectors. [ + ]
Flinders Uni, Cisco launch Innovation Central Adelaide
Flinders University and Cisco's new Innovation Central Adelaide will seek to help South Australian companies solve real-world business challenges. [ + ]
Vision-impaired students learn via 3D printing
Access to 3D models is assisting the education of more than 1000 blind or low-vision public school students in NSW. [ + ]
Digital wellbeing tool shows students struggling
Nearly one in two children need additional support from schools, a new study suggests. [ + ]
Macquarie Telecom opens IC3 East
Macquarie Telecom's new $85m IC3 East data centre was officially opened by Prime Minister Scott Morrison. [ + ]
Students use coding to solve musical challenge
As part of a CSIRO program, Year 6 students in Perth have invented a device that makes music lessons easier for people with hearing impairments. [ + ]
Aussie IT workers more inclined to quit
IT workers are more inclined to quit their jobs than employees in other functions, according to a Gartner survey. [ + ]