Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - October, 2011
The Federal Government has opened the $500 million Regional Priorities Round of the Education Investment Fund, which will provide support to regional higher education institutions and vocational education and training providers.
Under the Regional Priorities Round, a total of $480 million will be allocated to higher education institutions and VET providers in a competitive round, while $20 million has been be earmarked as seed funding for a multi-partner campus on the mid-north coast of New South Wales.
The Federal Government has announced the purpose of the fund is to ensure that regional students have access to the same standards of education as their metropolitan counterparts. The fund will also expand Youth Allowance services in regional areas.
Times Higher Education rankings published
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2011-12 has been published, with 27 universities from Australia and New Zealand being listed in the top 400.
Federal Government announces preference for reskilling over immigration
The Federal Government has indicated its preference over reskilling Australian workers over sourcing skilled immigrants.
Phil Honeywood takes IEAA position
Phil Honeywood has been named as the new Managing Director of the International Education Association of Australia.
ANU astronomer awarded Nobel Prize for Physics
Australian National University astronomer Professor Brian Schmidt has received the Nobel Prize for Physics, sharing the prestigious award with two US scientists for their studies of exploding stars that revealed that the expansion of the universe is accelerating.
Melbourne University launches Neural Engineering Centre
The University of Melbourne has launched its new Centre for Neural Engineering, aimed at building a more complete understanding of the human brain and the diseases that effects the central nervous system.
South Australian universities showcase research
Researchers from the University of Adelaide, Flinders University and the University of South Australia will showcase their research at the first OpportUNIty S.A. Innovation Showcase.
Queensland holds skills week
The first ever National Skills Week, held from October 1 to 8, is a chance to highlight growing demand for skilled workers in Queensland.
SA releases new teacher performance development and management policy
The South Australian Government has released a new performance development and management policy aimed at ensuring high standards in teaching.