STEM education plan for the future
Science education experts are calling for a revamp of science curriculum to prevent young people falling behind on the skills their future depends on. In a […]
AR tech augments STEM teaching
Easy-to-use adaptive immersive technologies incorporating augmented reality (AR) can motivate learning, social engagement and cognitive development in early childhood, according to new research. The Flinders University […]
GenAI could empower girls in STEM
Generative AI (GenAI) has significant potential to boost girls’ confidence, agency, and participation in STEM subjects — but new research shows that realising such potential depends on how teachers use GenAI in the classroom. The study, one […]
330 new opportunities for AUKUS careers welcomed
Flinders University has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to allocate 330 Commonwealth Supported Places for the Nuclear-Powered Submarines Student Pathways program, which will enable more Flinders students […]
New scholarships to boost teaching talent
At least 140 Flinders University students will benefit from $5000 teaching scholarships announced by the South Australian Government to encourage talented students into teaching careers. The […]
Banishing bias in research metrics
h-index, g-index, i10 index, m-quotient, Journal Impact Factor, Altmetrics … it’s long been an intractable issue plaguing the research community — how to assess the relative […]
SA school science photo contest surges ahead
Flinders University’s annual Cochlear Aurora Photo Contest has opened early, providing valuable holiday time for high school girls to creatively capture science for the chance to win […]
Science educators honoured on Australia Day
Leading Australia Day Honours have been awarded to maverick fossil hunter and conservationist Professor Rod Wells and popular Flinders University physics teacher Associate Professor Maria Parappilly. […]
SA scoops prestigious science prizes
From examining Iron Man attire to replicating phases of the moon with Oreos, this year’s winners of the Prime Minister’s prizes in science teaching have done […]