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Threats to welfare payments only short term fix to Indigenous school attendance
Indigenous school attendance improved when there was a threat that the Federal Government would cut welfare payments if children didn’t go to school, University of Melbourne researchers have...
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NAPLAN scores predict University entry
A Year 9 student’s NAPLAN score is a strong predictor of the likeliness of attending University, more so than the student’s socio-economic status, University of Melbourne research has found.Business...
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Schools to change their tune about music learning, expert says
Building strong learning cultures and communities in schools through music is the focus of ‘Creating Music Cultures in Schools’, a book to be launched at the University Of Melbourne on Monday.
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School outcomes to improve if the Commonwealth leaves the running of schools...
The most efficient way to run, fund and regulate primary and secondary schools in Australia is for the State and Territory Governments to have sole responsibility, a report published today by the...
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Robots get ready to rock and roll
The robot revolution is here as young robot designers reveal their machines for the 2015 RoboCup Junior competition at the University of Melbourne.Engineering and ITInternational
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The University of Melbourne honours Australia’s first Aboriginal university...
The University of Melbourne is celebrating the achievements of alumna, Aboriginal advocate Dr Margaret Williams-Weir with the naming of a prestigious fellowship and a valued student space in her...
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New research centre tackling VET quality and transitions
In the wake of growing youth unemployment, stressed vocational training systems, and skills shortages and mismatches, the University of Melbourne is leading the way forward with the launch of a new...
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Generation Y struggling for job security
It can take young people up to a decade to secure a stable and meaningful job after leaving secondary school, according to Australia’s most comprehensive youth trends study, the Life Patterns...
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Melbourne National Scholarships awarded to top VCE students
Many of Victoria’s highest achieving VCE students were offered a National Scholarship under the University’s Chancellor’s Scholars Program to study at the University of Melbourne next year.University...
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Wage gap linked to high school subject choices
A University of Melbourne study of high school subject choices reveals that girls are less likely to choose science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) subjects than boys, despite many girls...
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Preventing gender-based violence in schools
A new early secondary school program is equipping teachers to tackle gender inequality and gender-based violence in the classroom.Education
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Melbourne, Tasmania sign up to deliver new futures in regional communities
The promise of regional communities rebuilt around knowledge and learning has united two universities of world standing.University ActivitiesEducation
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Revolution School could change our approach to education
The successful application of world-class research and the complexities of teaching take the stage in the four-part ABC documentary Revolution School, which starts at 8.30pm tonight.Education
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School principals directly impact student test scores
School principals who set clear strategic objectives, encourage professional interaction among staff and promote professional development for teachers significantly raise student achievement levels...
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Invest in what works: teacher quality is key
Education funding must focus on the greatest needs and invest in teachers and evidence based interventions that work, said the University of Melbourne’s Dean of Education, Professor Field...
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Inaugural Professor of Science Education joins the Melbourne Graduate School...
World leading scholar Professor Jan van Driel will join the Melbourne Graduate School of Education this September as the inaugural Professor of Science Education.Science and the EnvironmentsEducation
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Number games with preschoolers count for little: study
New research suggests playing counting games with young children does little to improve their numeracy skills.Business and Economics
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New research reveals why VET pays off
Students who complete vocational education and training (VET) courses have better job prospects and can earn up to 25 percent more than those who leave school early and don’t have a higher...
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Melbourne paces Australia in latest QS Subject Rankings
The University of Melbourne has 40 subject areas ranked in the top 50 in the world, more than any other Australian university, according to the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject....
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International workshop to power communities and promote equality
More than 40 academics, engineers and government leaders from Asia will gather at the University of Melbourne this week to examine how renewable energy technologies and systems can reduce poverty,...
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