Hive SuperLab encourages early STEM interest
11 January, 2021It's never too early to get kids interested in science, according to University of Technology Sydney (UTS) academics.
STEMming the gender gap
14 December, 2020The Curious Minds program immerses under-represented girls in six months of STEM extension learning and mentoring.
Using VR to teach in unexpected ways
11 December, 2020SAE Creative Media Institute is using cutting-edge VR technology to deliver an immersive experience for audio students.
Future of work in the digital economy
10 December, 2020Industry leaders and academics examine the impact of COVID-19 and analyse the skills required to drive accelerated digital transformation.
Digital tracking post-school to measure education success
09 December, 2020The post-school destinations of public high school students in NSW will be tracked from 2022 to better measure education success.
Free online AI training for teachers
04 December, 2020Macquarie University has partnered with IBM and developed a free online course covering artificial intelligence (AI), suitable for teachers of K-12.
Monash academics recognised in Superstars of STEM program
03 December, 2020Two researchers from Monash University have been named among Australian female scientists in the 2021–22 Superstars of STEM program.
Expansion of P-TECH program to address digital skills shortage
19 November, 2020The expansion of an innovative collaboration between industry and public education hopes to address a current shortage of ICT and STEM skills.
Are we ready for AI in teaching?
09 November, 2020Researchers are working to determine student perceptions of AI-based teachers, to foster better machine learning design.
Filmmaking masterclass for secondary students
06 November, 2020A new youth program has been developed by the South Australian Government to give budding filmmakers the chance to connect with the state's burgeoning film industry.
VR a game changer for intellectual disability
30 October, 2020A new virtual reality (VR) program developed by the University of South Australia is poised to help children overcome learning difficulties.
Victoria appoints ambassador for STEM education
29 October, 2020STEM has been pushed to the forefront with the appointment of the Victorian Government's Ambassador for STEM Education.
Accelerator delivers future skills education
27 October, 2020The Future Minds Accelerator has taken future skills courses to K-12 students and educators in regional WA.
Banning devices not the answer, study shows
16 October, 2020New research shows students underestimate the negative impact of simultaneous electronic device use while learning.
Finding a place for AI in science education
16 October, 2020A new review says there is potential for machine learning to revolutionise the assessment aspect of science education
