Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
The Swinburne University of Technology has announced that applications for its online only degree programs are now open.
The Swinburne Online courses will offer programs that are specifically designed for working adults, offering an online tailored course structure.
Swinburne’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Shirley Leitch, who also chairs Swinburne Online, said: "The high quality of our program design, our interactive approach to online teaching, and our high-touch student support, are the Swinburne Online points of difference."
GoodStart Early Learning launches
Minister for Employment Participation and Child Care, Kate Ellis and GoodStart CEO Julia Davison have launched the new GoodStart Early Learning brand at the newly reopened GoodStart centre in Indooroopilly.
Federal Government forms Office of Learning and Teaching
The Federal Government has announced the formation of the new Office of Learning and Teaching, which will be tasked with promoting excellence in learning and teaching in universities with funding of $50 million over four years for a Grants and Awards Program.
Online education expert joins Swinburne
One of the world's leading thinkers in online learning, Professor Gilly Salmon, has been appointed Pro Vice-Chancellor of Learning Transformations at Swinburne University of Technology.
University of Adelaide appoints new International Head
Professor James McWha, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Adelaide, have announced the appointment of Professor Kent Anderson as Pro Vice-Chancellor (International).
Record surpluses for Australian universities
The Federal Government has released a report into the financial health of the country's universities, finding record surpluses being posted by Australia's higher education centres.
VET fuels skills growth, but employment doubts remain
A report released by the COAG Reform Council shows a ‘significant improvement’ in the skills of the Australian workforce.
Professor Robson to lead standards development
The University of Western Australia’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alan Robson, has been selected to lead the development of new standards to underpin quality in higher education, Minister for Tertiary education, Senator Chris Evans announced.
UQ Vice-Chancellor to step down
Allegations of nepotism have forced the University of Queensland’s vice-chancellor Paul Greenfield to step down.
Victoria releases languages education plan
The Victorian Government has announced a language education plan that see all prep students learning a language by 2015. New languages scholarships will be available to government school teachers and teacher trainees as part of the government's plan to improve the quality of language teaching.
SA opens $16 million training tender
The South Australian Government has opened a $16 million tender fund for SA registered training organisations, industry and employers to train job seekers throughout the state.
New UQ centre to focus on CSG
The University of Queensland has announced plans to establish a new centre of excellence within the Sustainable Minerals Institute for research and education into coal seam gas.
Government to cap below bachelor level placements in universities
The Minister for Tertiary Education, Chris Evans, announced this week that courses offered by public universities leading to qualifications below bachelor degree level will be subject to annual allocations agreed between the Government and each university. He said the decision will ensure that the higher education sector does not expand at the expense of TAFEs and other vocational education and training providers in the new demand-driven funding system which comes into effect next year.
Consultation paper on Commonwealth-supported postgraduate student places released
The Federal Government has released a consultation paper on the future arrangements for the allocation of funding to non-research Commonwealth support postgraduate places.
Training spending falls
Global economic uncertainty is resulting in decreasing spending on training, particularly in companies that employ over 100 people, according to research published by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
Victoria opens $20 million school for gifted students
The Victorian Government has opened the first school for gifted students in Melbourne’s west.
Government to introduce HECS payment for TAFE
The Federal Government will move to introduce HECS-style university loans for TAFE students, according to the Sunday Times.
WA Government releases Skilling WA report
The Western Australian Government has released a progress report on the first six months of the State Government’s Skilling WA Workforce development plan, finding ‘good progress’ is being made on meeting the state’s current and future skills demand.
Research shows pre-vocational training crucial
Research conducted by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) indicates that pre-vocational training exponentially increases the likelihood of an students completing apprenticeships.
$14.8 million for Victorian extra-curricular education
The Victorian Government has announced $14.8 in grants to assist not-for-profit organisations to provide extra-curricular education for the state's students.
NCVER publishes student intentions research
The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has published its Student Intentions research paper, finding that over 90% of students who enrol in a vocational education and training (VET) course plan to finish it.