Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
The Queensland Government has announced it will delay its full implementation of its ‘Mines to Minds’ education trust fund until 2018.
While the trust was planned to be funded by half of the state’s liquefied natural gas royalties, the State Government has decided to lock in the total funding for the trust in 2014-15 year to $34 million, despite predicted royalties surging from $120 million to $249 million.
The announcement follows the State Government’s decision to pursue an early return to surplus in 2014-15, announced by State Treasurer Andrew Fraser.
Government announces teenage parent education funding initiatives
The Federal Government has announced a $47 million initiative to assist teenage parents complete their high school education and ensure their children are ready for school.
UTS in intelligent systems collaboration with Chinese university
A joint research centre in Intelligent Systems has been launched in a research collaboration between the University of Technology Sydney and China’s Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU).
SA announces training boost
South Australia has announced that over 10,000 new training places, worth over $16 million to the state economy, will be generated to meet increasing employer demand.
Schools survey provides pointers to the future
More than a third of government sector principals who took part in a national survey of teachers and school leaders said they would like more authority in relation to recruiting teachers, determining their school staffing profile and teacher dismissal.
Swinburne wins funding for regional tertiary access partnership
Swinburne University of Technology has been awarded $2.3 million by the Victorian Government to fund a partnership that will increase access to tertiary education in regional areas, giving more students the option to study locally.
New Schools Advisory Council for NSW
A new advisory body made up of public and private education representatives will advise the NSW Government on issues that affect schools in the state.
Hilmer to chair Group of Eight
Following the retirement of Professor Paul Greenfield as Vice-Chancellor of The University of Queensland and Go8 Chair,
Review of Funding for Schooling completed
The Federal Government has received the final report from the Chair of the Review of Funding for Schooling, David Gonski.
Review of Tasmania's VET system launched
A consultation paper canvassing the key issues to be investigated as part of a review of Tasmania’s public vocational education and training has been released for comment. .
$20m for new Port Macquarie health and medical education campus
Commonwealth funding of $20 million has been announced for a health and medical education campus in Port Macquarie – the first of its kind in regional Australia.
UTS unveils super microscope
The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) has unveiled the world’s first super-resolution microscope that shows real time footage of living cells interacting with infectious diseases.
Storm brews over UniSuper
The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has demanded amendments to existing superannuation agreements to ensure that employers pay shortfalls in superannuation to avoid extensive cuts to the 80,000 employees in the higher education sector.
ABS releases international student findings
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released findings that show one in five tertiary education students were international students as of 2009.
Government announces $67 million education agreement
The Federal Government has announced a $67 million investment by the Federal Government for 11 partnerships between universities, schools, state governments and TAFEs, designed to assist disadvantaged Australians access higher education.
Evans appointed Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Science and Research
Science, research and tertiary education have been grouped together in a new federal portfolio to be headed by Senator Chris Evans, following the ministerial reshuffle announced this week by the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard. Senator Kim Carr, who was Minister for Industry, Innovation, Science and Research, has been demoted from Cabinet to the outer ministry as Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Defence Materiel.
Graduate employment statistics released
The latest Australian Graduate Survey has revealed 77 per cent of Bachelor graduates find employment within four months of completing their degree, with a further 15 per cent of graduates finding part-time or casual employment.
Government opens $350 million for early education grants
The Federal Government has called on quality organisations to apply for around $350 million in grant funding to assist in delivering professional development and inclusion support for early childhood education and care services.
Swinburne launches Advanced Technologies Centre
Swinburne University of Technology has launched its $140 million advanced manufacturing teaching and research facility in Melbourne.
Hattie calls for more focus on student growth
Professor John Hattie has urged a change in focus from standards to student growth in a lecture at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education.
Senate establishes skill shortage inquiry
The Federal Government has announced the formation of a Senate inquiry into the growing demand for infrastructure delivery and shortage of appropriate engineering and trade related skills in the country.