Liz Barnard: Education Pioneer Dies at 84
Remembering Liz Barnard, the visionary educator whose groundbreaking work in adult literacy and community education changed countless lives across the UK.
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Australia's Top Science Prizes Award COVID and Indigenous Researchers
In a landmark ceremony, Australian physicist Lidia Morawska receives the Prime Minister's Science Prize for proving COVID-19 spreads through airborne transmission, while Michael Wear is honoured for integrating Aboriginal knowledge into environmental scie
Australia's Teacher Crisis: Shortest Shortage, Longest Problem
Australia faces a paradoxical education crisis where teacher shortages are simultaneously described as both the shortest and longest in the world, revealing deep systemic issues in the education sector.
University Chief's TikTok Strategy Divides Education World
Western Sydney University's Vice-Chancellor Professor George Williams reveals how his unconventional TikTok presence is reshaping student engagement while drawing both praise and criticism from academic circles.
How the manosphere radicalises UK teenage boys
An alarming investigation reveals how vulnerable teenage boys across the UK are being drawn into toxic online communities that prey on masculinity anxieties and isolation.
School uses Auschwitz gate replica in Halloween parade
A Catholic school in England has sparked widespread condemnation after pupils paraded with a replica of the infamous Auschwitz 'Arbeit Macht Frei' gate during Halloween celebrations, drawing anger from Jewish community leaders and Holocaust educators.
Australia's regional schools hit hardest by teacher shortage crisis
New data reveals Australia's teacher shortage has reached critical levels, with disadvantaged and regional schools bearing the brunt of the staffing crisis affecting classrooms nationwide.
Ballarat Grammar stops new boarders in safety crisis
Victoria's prestigious Ballarat Grammar school takes drastic action, suspending new boarding placements following disturbing child safety reports. Internal review reveals systemic failures as authorities investigate.
Best One-Season Sci-Fi Shows For Perfect Binge-Watching
Discover the hidden gems of science fiction television - complete stories told in one perfect season that deliver satisfying conclusions without the commitment.
Unions oppose mandatory reading tests for Year 8 pupils
Teaching unions mount fierce opposition to Bridget Phillipson's controversial plan for compulsory reading assessments in Year 8, warning of unnecessary stress and curriculum disruption.
Free Speech Crisis: Conservative Voices Silenced on Campus
UK universities face growing concerns over censorship and ideological conformity as conservative students and academics report being marginalised in academic discourse.
The science behind melting whipped cream
Discover the fascinating physics behind why whipped cream collapses and how temperature and fat content determine its staying power in this family science exploration.
School's Coolest Teacher: The 50-Something Gamer Winning Hearts
Discover how 54-year-old teacher Mark White is breaking stereotypes and connecting with students through his passion for video games, creating an unexpected classroom revolution.
Jonathan Lloyd: Britain's Unsung Musical Maestro
Celebrating the life and legacy of composer Jonathan Lloyd, whose innovative works and dedication to music education left an indelible mark on Britain's cultural landscape.
UK school with meerkats and sugar gliders revolutionises education
Discover how one UK school is revolutionising education with an exotic animal sanctuary, where students learn alongside meerkats, sugar gliders and bearded dragons in an unforgettable learning environment.
Conservative 'Academic Centres' Transforming UK Universities
An explosive investigation uncovers how well-funded conservative groups are establishing ideological beachheads within British higher education, raising urgent questions about academic independence and political influence on campus.
SEND transport crisis leaves vulnerable pupils stranded
Exclusive investigation reveals how skyrocketing transport expenses are forcing vulnerable SEND pupils to miss school, with costs surging by millions and families facing impossible choices.
Australian students studied wrong Caesar for exam
Thousands of Australian Year 12 students discovered they'd been studying the wrong historical figure for their final exams, raising serious questions about education oversight.
Jane Plastow: African Theatre Pioneer Dies at 69
Celebrating the extraordinary legacy of Professor Jane Plastow, the visionary scholar who revolutionised African theatre studies and championed cross-cultural performance.
Teacher wins landmark case after school shooting
Abby Zwerner, the Virginia teacher shot by her six-year-old student, wins groundbreaking negligence case against the school system that failed to protect her.
Failed school return attempt for Southport killer
Exclusive inquiry revelations show desperate attempts to reintegrate the Southport attacker into education system less than a year before tragic stabbing spree that shocked the nation.
Tory councillor's Pigeon English book ban sparks outrage
A Conservative councillor's attempt to ban Stephen Kelman's acclaimed novel 'Pigeon English' from school libraries sparks national outrage over censorship and cultural understanding in education.
Teens Reading Less for Pleasure, Survey Reveals
New research exposes a dramatic decline in recreational reading among secondary school students, with screen time and academic pressure threatening literacy development.
UK lets Palestinian scholars bring families from Gaza
In a significant policy shift, Palestinian academics and university students from Gaza can now bring immediate family members to the UK, offering lifeline to scholars escaping conflict.
Scotland's mystery tea bags baffle scientists
A strange phenomenon in Scotland has scientists baffled - tea bags that refuse to decompose, leading to a nationwide investigation into what makes them so durable and what it reveals about our waste crisis.
DeSantis bans H-1B visas for Florida universities
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ignited a political firestorm by signing legislation that prohibits state universities from sponsoring H-1B visas for international staff and academics, raising concerns about academic freedom and research capabilities.
Vice-Chancellor Pay Crisis Hits UK Universities
As UK universities face financial turmoil with course cuts and staff redundancies, an investigation reveals vice-chancellors continue to receive staggering pay packages exceeding £500,000, creating a growing divide between leadership and struggling instit
Lord Dick Taverne: Political Maverick Dies at 94
The political world mourns Lord Dick Taverne, the courageous QC and parliamentarian who famously challenged his own party and founded the Campaign for Science and Reason.
Bowhead Whales' 200-Year Lifespan Holds Anti-Ageing Clues
Groundbreaking research into the remarkable longevity of bowhead whales is uncovering biological secrets that could revolutionise how we approach human ageing and age-related diseases.
George Mason University adopts IHRA antisemitism definition
George Mason University becomes Virginia's first public institution to adopt the IHRA antisemitism definition, sparking both praise and concern over free speech implications.
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