Tag: education

Education Policy Science Skills

Curriculum gaps holding tech back

Australia wants a thriving technology sector – to get one requires access to a steady supply of good skills. At present the nation is far from self-sufficient; even Atlassian,...

The Turnbull charm offensive

21 September 2015 | by James Riley

Prime Minister Turnbull has announced his new Ministry, and in doing so continued his charm offensive. Referring to his Government as a 21st century one was yet another reference...

STEM vs STEAM: the new debate

25 August 2015 | by James Riley

Last week’s Science Week highlighted the policy challenge of developing the so-called STEM skills in Australia. Australia’s concern over STEM skills is shared across many major Western economies, but...