Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
The Federal Government has announced $28 million in funding to address the emerging critical skills shortages in the resources, construction, infrastructure and renewable energy sectors.
Minister for Skills and Jobs, Senator Chris Evans, today announced successful projects under the $200 million Critical Skills Investment Fund (CSIF), which in partnership with industry, will train new workers and up-skill existing workers to meet demand.
“The projects will support training for more than 7500 workers from small, medium and large businesses, including more than 1500 new workers in the critical industry sectors of resources, construction, infrastructure and renewable energy,” Senator Evans said.
Public consultation period begins for Indigenous higher education review
The Federal Government has opened the Review of Higher Education Access and Outcomes for Aboriginal ad Torres Strait Islander People for public consultation.
University of WA appoints new Chair in Biodiversity
Internationally renowned plant conservation biologist Professor Stephen Hopper FLS will be stepping down as director of the world heritage-listed Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, UK, to take up a new Chair in Biodiversity at The University of Western Australia.
International student educator costs drop
The Federal Government has passed the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) (Registration Charges) Act through parliament with an expectation to see an overall reduction of around $8 million in charges for providers of education for international students.
CQU headhunts research team
A team of up to 50 researchers and research students, led by internationally renowned sleep researcher Drew Dawson, has left the University of South Australia to join Central Queensland University (CQU).
OECD publishes education findings
Australia has significantly improved its standing amongst the highest educated nations in the world after results published by the OECD show that 35 per cent of 25 – 34 year olds hold a degree.
Education support bill passes
The Federal Government’s Higher Education Support Amendment (Demand Driven Funding System and Other Measures) Bill has passed through Senate.
Youth Allowance changes announced
The Federal Government has announce a suite of changes to the Youth Allowance scheme aimed at better catering for students from regional students.
$152 million for Pacific vocational education
The Federal Government has announced a new round of funding that will aim to help more than 3,400 students gain access to vocational skills and employment opportunities in the Pacific region.
Oil and gas centre launched in NT
Construction of a new oil and gas research facility has begun in the Northern Territory.
NAPLAN results published
Over 90 per cent of students that participated in the national literacy and numeracy tests this year achieved the national standard according to preliminary results published by the Federal Government.
Record rates of skill training in WA
An interim report card issued by the Western Australian Government’s Training WA body shows that a record number of people are undertaking skills training in Western Australia.
Queensland brings early childhood education reform before parliament
The Queensland State Government has introduced new laws before Parliament that will aim to lift standards in Queensland’s early childhood education and care sector as part of a broader national quality improvement agenda.
Eureka award winners announced
The Australian Museum has presented this year's Eureka Prizes, recognising the country's top scientific researchers & innovators, science leaders, and leaders in school science and science journalism & communication.
South Australia developing STEM strategy
The South Australian Government is developing a cross-government strategy to increase the supply of people taking up careers in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields to meet the future needs of local industry.
Federal Government announces $30 million for educational equality
The Federal Government has announced a $30 million cash injection to improve literacy and numeracy results of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in over 100 schools across the country.
QS World University Rankings published
The United Kingdom and USA have once again dominated the top 20 in the annual Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings, with the University of Cambridge taking out the first place, followed by a litany of world-renowned British and American universities.
New advisory group on school students with disabilities announced
The Federal Government has announced that the formation of the new Schools Disability Advisory Council to provide ongoing, expert advice to the government on how to better support students with disabilities.
Schools to be given choice over chaplaincy program
The Federal Government has announced that schools will be able to choose the type of support they require under the National School Chaplaincy Program.
USQ Vice-Chancellor announces retirement
The University of Southern Queensland’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Bill Lovegrove has announced his retirement from the position at the end of 2011.
As the University's longest serving Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Lovegrove said he had confirmed his intention to retire at the end of this year.
USQ Chancellor Mrs Bobbie Brazil said that Professor Lovegrove will formally retire from his position on 31 December 2011.
The Chancellor thanked Professor Lovegrove for the contribution he has made to the University and wished him well for the future.
'Professor Lovegrove has led the University of the past eight years and in that time has contributed much to the development of the University and its place as a leading regional higher education provider,' Mrs Brazil said.
'In recognition of that contribution Professor Lovegrove will be awarded an Emeritus Professorship.' .
The Chancellor said the University has commenced the process of identifying a replacement for Professor Lovegrove and has engaged an executive search firm to assist with the recruitment of a new Vice-Chancellor and President.
A farewell function for Professor Lovegrove will be held later in the year.
New CSIRO-Macquarie University Chair in Wireless Coimmunications appointed
Leading expert Dr Stephen Hanly has been lured back to Australia as the inaugural CSIRO-Macquarie University Chair in Wireless Communications.