News: education

Inclusion project empowers future teachers to support neurodivergent learners

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New training formulated by the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± is set to boost disability and inclusion studies in teaching degrees, creating more inclusive environments for neurodivergent learners.

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Positive parenting reduces anxiety and helps prevent bullying at school

Thriving Kids and Parents Schools Project

A new nationwide study giving parents access to strategies to help their children cope with anxiety and bullying is resulting in better behaved students at home and in the classroom.

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AI and Plato clash

Plato

Researchers from the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± advise that more caution should be exercised for the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in educational contexts. This comes after a new study highlights key differences between modern technology and important ancient philosophy in education.

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Joining the fight for better autism inclusion in education

Autism education

The University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± is today joining forces with the University of South Australia, Tabor College and Flinders University to make education in SA more accessible for people with autism.

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Scholarships for the best and brightest to teach our kids

Students at the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ±'s North Terrace campus

The University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± will play a role in strengthening and diversifying South Australia’s teaching profession with scholarships supporting some of the best and brightest students enrolled in teaching degrees.

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Partnership strengthens ties between Nottingham and ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ±

Professor Shearer West and Professor Peter Høj.

The University of Nottingham and the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± have formally launched the ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ±-Nottingham Alliance.

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Leading photonics expert crowned Innovator of the Year

Andre Luiten in the lab.

A University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± professor who is helping to position South Australia as a hub for photonics and quantum innovation has been named the 2022 South Australian Innovator of the Year.

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Art competition celebrates marine life education

A colourful painting of a seal in the sea, by Bella from Kangaroo Island.

Winners have been announced in a state-wide school art competition aimed at increasing young people’s knowledge of South Australian marine life and Australian Marine Parks. The students were inspired to create their art following a University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± organised roadshow.

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Oxford expert to lead school of education

Professor Susan James Relly smiles into the camera.

A new Head of School has been appointed to the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ±â€™s School of Education.

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Keeping PACE with skills during and post COVID-19

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Learn Fast, Grow Fast, Adapt Fast – this is the concept behind the new Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) unit at the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ±, which is helping Australians to reskill and upskill for a rapidly changing world.

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