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Edutech startup Machinam engages students in maths by linking the textbook to the real world
Machinam has created an app that takes what students are learning in class and helps them apply it to real world problems.
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Scooter Tutor is an online platform connecting parents to qualified tutors
Tutor Scooter is an online platform allowing parents to find and book qualified tutors across a range of grades and subjects.
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University of Newcastle appoints Dr Sarah Pearson as Pro Vice-Chancellor of Industry Engagement and Innovation
The University of Newcastle has announced the appointment of Dr Sarah Pearson as its inaugural Pro Vice-Chancellor of Industry Engagement and Innovation.
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Government launches Maker Projects program to fund school and community maker spaces
Four million dollars will be put towards another government initiative to help push science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) learning in schools.
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Adelaide startup Makers Empire is teaching kids STEM through an interactive 3D printing app
Adelaide startup Makers Empire has developed an app and teaching kit that allows kids to create 3D designs which can later be printed.
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Amazon launches monthly subscription box for kids aimed at promoting STEM education
Providing parents an easy way to introduce STEM to their kids, Amazon has launched STEM Club, a monthly subscription box filled with STEM toys.
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Government extends Teach for Australia program with $20.5 million grant to focus on regional areas
The government has today announced it will be providing a $20.5 million grant to the Teach for Australia program to fund an additional 300 teachers in regional schools across the country.
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Microsoft Australia appoints Steven Worrall new Managing Director as Pip Marlow heads to Suncorp
Microsoft has announced today that Steven Worrall will step into the role of Australian Managing Director for the company.
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University of the People is an online platform giving students access to accredited degrees tuition-free
Founded in California in 2009, University of the People is a free online uni providing students in over 180 countries with access to accredited degrees.
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Australia must encourage girls into STEM at school to develop its future workforce, report finds
A report from the Office of the Chief Scientist has found false perceptions about women’s aptitude, interest & experience in STEM are holding back progress.
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Showpo’s colour changing dress is not real, but it may be the future…
Jane Lu was part of a stunt, created by a joint partnership between Samsung and Questacon to close the growing STEM gap in Australia.
