Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - March, 2013
Australia needs to adapt to a change global labour market, where work can be moved around the globe at the stroke of a pen and restructuring is increasingly becoming a regular occurrence, according to the Australian Workplace Productivity Agency (AWPA).
New TTC opens in Sydney
The Federal Government has announced the opening of the new vocational training centre at the new Greater West Independent Schools Alliance Trade Training Centre (TTC).
Universities release higher education vision
Universities Australia has released its long awaited policy agenda on how best to address key issues facing the tertiary education sector.
NSW announces teaching blueprint
The New South Wales Government has announced a comprehensive suite of reforms it claims will deliver significant improvement to the State’s education system.
Sydney launches first multi-disciplinary food security centre
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has launched the country’s first multi-disciplinary research centre dedicated to addressing key issues of food security and environmental challenges.
Times Higher Education ranking released
The Times Higher Education 2013 World Reputation Rankings has been released, with US and UK institutions cementing their places as the world’s top institutions.
Government opens new science and engineering precinct
The Federal Government has officially opened the new $230 million Science and Technology Precinct at the Queensland University of Technology.
New literacy funding for Victoria
The Federal Government has announced it will invest an extra $41.1 million in a new National Partnership agreement to boost literacy and numeracy results in Victorian Schools.
Teachers a scapegoat says expert
Teachers are being unfairly blamed for the failings of the education system, when in fact they are its greatest asset, Melbourne University’s Professor Stephen Dinham told a gathering of the country’s top pedagogues.