News: Education
World Health Organization recognises benefits of traditional medicine
The United Nation’s World Health Organization (WHO) has called on countries to integrate traditional and complementary medicine into their national health systems. Coinciding...
Oct 4, 2023
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International Zookeeper Day spotlights the important role of wildlife conservation
Today is International Zookeeper Day. The International Congress of Zookeepers (ICZ) established International Zookeeper Day (IZD) on 4th October in 2015 to encourage all who...
Oct 3, 2023
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Birth of Himalayan Black Bear Cubs at Bali safari park spotlights commitment to wildlife conservation
The Amazing Taman Safari Bali has announced the successful birth of two Himalayan black bear cubs in August 2023 with the remarkable achievement being a testament to the park's...
Oct 3, 2023
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Madame Tussauds hosts Sydney's first MINIBOSS Business School
The Global Franchise in Business Education for kids and teens - MINIBOSS Business School - has launched in Sydney with 12 entrepreneurs aged 11 to 15 visiting Madame Tussauds...
Oct 3, 2023
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New regional Surf Sport Academies announced for NSW athlete and coach development
Surf Life Saving NSW has advised that five regional Surf Sport Academies are being established aiming to underpin future athlete and coach development in NSW in a...
Oct 3, 2023
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Recruitment underway for 50 roles at Christchurch’s new Matatiki Hornby Centre
Christchurch City Council’s recruitment for 50 roles at the new 4000m2 Matatiki Hornby Centre is underway. The new community centre will include a customer services hub, a pool...
Oct 2, 2023
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Kids Alive urge families to get children into swimming lessons
Under 5s water safety educators Kids Alive - Do the Five, has completed a drowning prevention campaign aimed at encouraging families to start learning to swim in time for the...
Oct 1, 2023
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Riyadh School of Tourism and Hospitality envisioned to become world's first student-centric academy
First announced in 2021, Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh School of Tourism and Hospitality is envisioned to become the world's first student-centric academy to unite all facets of tourism...
Sep 30, 2023
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ASTN releases new playbook to encourage sports tech startups
Committed to strengthening the reach, international reputation and global connections of the sports tech startup ecosystem, the Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) has...
Sep 28, 2023
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rEVENTS Academy to deliver free Event Management Bootcamp for Byron Shire volunteers and managers
Byron Shire Council is offering volunteers and managers of events in the Byron Shire the opportunity to improve their event management skills via a free Event Management...
Sep 28, 2023
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PwC Indonesia study reveals leading south-east Asia travel platform to have social, environmental and economic impact
PwC Indonesia has released a socio-economic impact study which reveals Traveloka - Southeast Asia's leading travel platform - is making significant social, environmental, and...
Sep 27, 2023
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Game-Changing funding for women’s sports research at Victorian Universities
The Victorian Government’s 2023/24 Change Our Game Research Grants Program has been launched to provide funding of up to $25,000 to assist Victorian university researchers to...
Sep 25, 2023
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Lifesaving training saves a life at Hobart Aquatic Centre
The importance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillators has been demonstrated by lifeguards at the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre. Veteran underwater...
Sep 24, 2023
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Northern Territory Screen Summit underway in Darwin
Darwin is hosting the NT Screen Summit this weekend - an event bringing together over 100 screen professionals for two days of development, creativity and innovation. Presented...
Sep 22, 2023
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Australian Swim Schools Association urges caution during extreme heat
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has spotlighted that during heatwaves, the risk of drowning related to swimming and bathing surges by 28% compared to typical...
Sep 21, 2023
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True Sport program supported to enhance experiences on and off field in Western Australia
The Western Australian Government is investing $832,292 into the ‘True Sport’ initiative - a nation leading program delivered through SportWest - to support the sporting sector...
Sep 21, 2023
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ANZSSA 2023 seeks to improve facilities and student services across Australasia’s universities and colleges
The Australian New Zealand Student Services Association (ANZSSA) has announced record post-COVID registrations for their upcoming 2023 Conference. Being held at Western Sydney...
Sep 21, 2023
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Taronga Zoo to host World Association of Zoos and Aquariums 2024 global conference
The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), the global alliance of regional associations, national federations and institutions, has revealed that Sydney's Taronga Zoo...
Sep 20, 2023
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Funding to enhance Cape York’s protection of natural and cultural values
The Queensland Government’s 2023-24 State Budget includes additional funding to help protect the natural landscapes and cultural values of Cape York Peninsula for future...
Sep 20, 2023
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Northern Territory schools benefit from Artists Grant Program
This year’s Artists in Schools Grant Program sees 13 schools from across the Northern Territory benefitting from $90,000 in grants to engage artists to co-design and deliver a...
Sep 20, 2023
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40,000 children to benefit from NSW Government school sport funding
Up to 40,000 school children across Western Sydney are set to benefit from investment in the new Football in Schools program, teaching them both the skills of the world game and...
Sep 20, 2023
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Victoria University and SIA educate sports sector on current integrity threats
The first ‘Managing Integrity in Sport’ course run in March 2022 by Sport Integrity Australia and Victoria University (VU) aimed to raise awareness and understanding of...
Sep 19, 2023
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LSV Aquatic Industry Summit 2023 looks to nurture excellence
Victoria’s aquatic industry is gearing up for the Life Saving Victoria (LSV) Aquatic Industry Summit 2023, being held at the Timberyard in Port Melbourne on 10th October....
Sep 19, 2023
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City of Newcastle lifeguards prepare students for a safe summer
A free City of Newcastle Water Safety Education Program continues to equip thousands of local primary school students with skills for a safe summer. The Program is delivered to...
Sep 18, 2023
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