Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
The Federal Government has categorically ruled out any significant changes to the costs of higher education, with Minister for Higher Education, Senator Chris Evans, reiterating the Government's pledge to increase availability of tertiary education.
WA announces Muresk expansion
The Western Australian Government has announced further details of the planned strengthening of the Muresk Institute.
Universities hit out at funding review response
Universities Australia has labeled the Federal Government’s response to Dr Jane Lomax-Smith’s Base Funding Review Report as a ‘disappointing dismissal’ of the findings.
UTAS joins forces with Government to drive results
The University of Tasmania and the State Government has announced a new joint initiative aimed at improving student literacy and numeracy results.
New NAPLAN funding for Queensland
The Federal Government has announced a further $60.5 million initiative with the Queensland Government aimed at boosting literacy and numeracy results in the State’s schools.
WA outlines school reform
The Western Australian Government has announced it will introduce a minimum literacy and numeracy assessment in year 10 from 2014 onwards.
Report shows progress on education targets
The second Evaluation Report into the National Partnership on Youth Attainment and Transitions (YAT) program has found progress had been made across Australia following the $706 million commitment made by the Australian Government.
WA signs up to new literacy and numeracy funding
The Federal Government has announced a further $29.6 million in a new agreement with the Western Australian Government to help boost literacy and numeracy results in the state’s schools under the Improving Literacy and Numeracy National Partnership
WA Independent Public Schools Initiative expanded
All Western Australian public schools will be invited to become part of the State Government’s Independent Public Schools initiative with the introduction of a new selection process.
Step into Teaching scholarships open
The Queensland Government has announced that applications for the annual Step into Teaching scholarship program are now open.
Torrens University names inaugural Vice Chancellor
Soon to be established Torrens University has announced the appointment of Professor Fred McDougall as the Founding Vice Chancellor and President.
$37 million for UTAS
The University of Tasmania (UTAS) is set to develop cutting edge teaching facilities after the Federal Government announced a $37 million funding injection for the institution.
School results 'flat lining'
The latest figures on school education in maths, science and reading literacy confirms Australia’s school education performance is ‘flat lining’ according to Federal School Education Minister Peter Garrett.
Tasmania announces term 2014/15 term dates
The Tasmanian Government has approved the final government school term dates for the 2014/15 school years following the state’s move to a four term school year in 2013.
Australia hitting above its research weight finds report
10 of Australia's universities are performing above global average for research, with four of those performing well above world standard, according to a new report released by the Federal Government.
NAPLAN to go online
The Federal Government's National Assessment Plan - Literacy and Numeracy is set to be conducted online, after Education Ministers signed an in principle agreement.
Queensland approves CQU and CGIT merger
The Queensland Government has announced it has granted approval for the merger of the Central Queensland University and the Central Queensland Institute of TAFE (CGIT) to form a single dual sector university.
NCVER publishes student outcomes
More and more students are taking up vocational education and training (VET) as a response to the requirements of pre-existing employment, according to new research published by the National Centre for Vocational Education and Training (NCVER).
NT commits to Literacy and Numeracy Board
The newly elected Northern Territory Government has reiterated its commitment to the establishment of a new Literacy and Numeracy Board.
SA releases VET satisfaction rates
Over 90 per cent of South Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) are satisfied with their training studies, according to recent research released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
Top students recognised
90 top university students from Australia and the Asia Pacific region have been recognised for their outstanding work after being awarded the 2013 Prime Minister's Australia Award.