Laying roots in Oman
A University of New England researcher is taking a school vegetable garden program global to help encourage healthy eating and combat obesity. UNE’s professor Neil Taylor is working with professor Abdullah Ambusaidi and Dr Rashid Al-Yahya of the Sultan Qaboos ...
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Deakin promises best and brightest teachers for disadvantaged schools
Top teaching students in Geelong will gain valuable school experience in some of the most disadvantaged communities in the region, thanks to a new program launched by Deakin University. The National Exceptional Teachers for Disadvantaged Schools (NETDS) program will see ...
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Don’t take this news sitting down
A half-hour at the gym doesn’t cut it if you’re sedentary the rest of the day, researcher says. By James Wells A University of the Sunshine Coast student is urging her colleagues to get up off their seats for the ...
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Social media campaign flags workplace rights for internationals
The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched a social media campaign to alert up to 100,000 international students to their workplace rights. The Agency is disseminating social media messages in six languages, giving tips and advice to students taking part-time jobs ...
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Childhood assessment and early intervention approaches must do more for children from culturally diverse backgrounds, according new research. Sarah Verdon who recently completed her PhD at Charles Sturt University investigated providing equitable and quality services for multilingual children with speech ...
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