We know classroom layout, architecture, colours, furniture all have an effect on learning so quantifying what that effect is and whether it is similar or different between countries would be valuable.
   Now Edith Cowan University (ECU) and the University of Melbourne have signed an MOU to work collaboratively on identifying the next generation of research into how schools, teachers and student use the spaces in which they learn. Read more

We will come to the end of the year all too soon and that means a new cohort of year 12s will be making the transition into university with an eye on a career.
   Many will not have a clear idea of what they want to do or what the world of work will look like, which is understandable given the pace of change and technology so meaningful conversations about career and pathways need to be done as soon as possible. Read more

The education sector is at the forefront of preventing predators from exploiting students through stopping access to them becoming teachers. International schools, by their nature, face additional challenges including predators moving from country to country to exploit legal loopholes and escape previous convictions by changing jurisdictions.
   Many international schools tend to not know the detail of local laws in which they operate. Read more

Paul Teys been a teacher/principal for over 40 years, and along the way has gathered experiences, knowledge, understandings, practices and anecdotes. For some time, he has been eager to share these with aspiring principals to support their principalship journey.
  In this series of webinars, Paul shares his experiences and understandings in a way that will support aspirant principals to realise that aspiration. Read more

Here, Dr Purje details the classroom presentation of the Responsibility Theory NeuroNumeracy program. The program focussed on addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and RT neuronumeracy, explicit teaching, and sequence learning chunking methodology that were employed in Prep and Grade One classes. The program also involved fine motor manipulations and gross motor movement, with social interactions. Read more

Earning the top spot in the ANZ region and securing 74th place globally, UNSW has been the launching point for a slew prominent, innovative companies. Notable startups founded by UNSW graduates who have raised substantial funding include Airtasker, Shippit and fintech Weel.
   The UNSW Founders program has been instrumental in driving entrepreneurial alumni particularly those who have attended the 10x Accelerator. Read more