August 2022 Here’s an interesting program up in Queensland. As we reflect on the anniversaries of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Day, we invite you to join us in imagining a world without weapons and war and schools where peace – making,…
In 2022, Australian Democracy Network released an incredible report that not only defines state capture in an easy-to-understand way, but provides concrete examples of how it operates in an Australian context. Of particular relevance to the peace movement is the…
Every state and territory department of education in Australia states that it encourages corporate partnerships and other commercial arrangements with schools. It is not difficult to justify this if we view the purpose of education as being exclusively to obtain a job.
How did we get here? A deeper dive into the evidence base. Please note that what follows is intended as a highlights reel, not a comprehensive list of relevant developments. 2015 – the National STEM School Education Strategy 2016–2026 was…
Our list of the STEM-Washers at this defence industry conference. The following is a list of the attendees at the STEM in Defence Summit held in Brisbane in August 2022. The speaker list included such great items as : Building…
Join us on 9th September for a day exploring ideas and initiatives, celebrating practices and acknowledging achievements on the journey to a more sustainable future. Look and admire what our school students can and do achieve! Source: Sydney – IEU…
The proliferation of weapons is one of the greatest threats to peace today. The global weapons industry profits from war and insecurity, and is associated with corruption and human rights violations. Read the Minors and Missiles report here Source: Weapons…
An anti-war group accused BAE Systems Australia of trying to sanitise its reputation through its ‘partnership’ with The Smith Family Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets at BAE Systems, Warton Aerodrome in the UK. BAE Australia has had a $100,000 partnership with…
Science4Society Week is a collection of science education activities, which focus on the contribution that science, design and technology can make to peace, social justice and environmental sustainability. The project was set up to provide an alternative to activities funded…
The prime has teamed up with an education provider to support its push for the Commonwealth government’s JP 9102 contract. Lockheed Martin Australia has announced a new partnership with STEM Punks — an Australian science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)…
