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The Victorian Ombudsman has released the Investigation into how universities deal with students report, outlining a number of key findings on how Victorian Universities treat their international student populations.
Victorian Ombudsman George Brouwer outlines a number of concerns in the report, stating that the current trend in recent years has given him cause fo concern with the way Victorian univerities deal with international students.
“International education has become a key focus of universities. The number of international students enrolled in onshore higher education courses at Victorian universities tripled between 2000 and 2009 to almost 67,000 students. In 2009, Victorian universities collected $1.16 billion from fee-paying international students, or around 20 per cent of their revenue,” Mr Brouwer said in the report.
Dissatisfaction among Victorian academics high: report
Nearly half of Victoria’s academics are unhappy with their jobs, with most blaming mounting administration and corporatisation in the workforce according to a study conducted by Victoria University (VU) and the University of Melbourne.
Swinburne launches Port and Harbour Engineering qualification
Swinburne University of Technology has formed Australia’s first formal qualification in Port and Harbour Engineering, after announcing the Graduate Certificate in Engineering (Port and Harbour).
HWA calls for funding tenders
HealthWorfroce Australia (HWA) has called for suitably qualified health service providers to submit proposals for capital, establishment and recurrent funding to provide clinical training through the use of simulated learning modalities in New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia.
ACIKE hopes for 'new era' of Indigenous participation in higher education
Former Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission Dr Tom Calma chaired the inaugural Governance Committee meeting of the Australian Centre for Indigenous Knowledges and Education (ACIKE).
Universities Australia releases corporate plan
Universities Australia has released its Corporate Plan, which outlines the key drivers for work in Australia’s tertiary education sector through to 2013.
Victoria announces 'first steps' in VET reform
The Victorian Government has announced funding reforms and recommendations to the state’s vocational education and training (VET) system.
Government opens funding for chaplaincy and welfare funding
The Federal Government has opened funding under the expansion of the National School Chaplaincy and Student Welfare Program.
Blacktown medical training facility opens
The Federal Government has officially opened a new medical training centre in Blacktown, Western Sydney.
New international university for Adelaide
US-based international education provider Laureate has announced a new university to be constructed in Adelaide.
Regional Universities Network forms
Six universities have formed the Regional Universities Network (RUN) to act as an advocate body for Australia's regional higher education centres.
University of Melbourne joins Futurity
The University of Melbourne has become the first Australian University to join the research news website Futurity.
New council for international education sector
The Federal Government has announced Michael Chaney will chair a new International Education Advisory Council tasked with advising the Federal Government in developing a long-term strategy for the international education sector.
Outstanding teachers recognised
The Australian Awards for Outstanding Teaching and School Leadership have been held with the Federal Minister for School Education Peter Garrett presenting awards to five national winners.
Hays Quarterly Report finds strong demand in education sector
Recruitment specialists Hays has published the October Quarterly Report into labour demand in education, finding that education professionals with experience in technical and applied studies, mathematics, science and geography are enjoying high demand.
Victorian forums to review VET fees and funding
The Victorian Government has announced the appointment of two experts to conduct a series of public consultation forums as part of a response to the the Essential Services Commission’s inquiry into vocational education training (VET) fee and funding model.
Federal Government passes higher education support bill
The Federal Government has passed its Higher Education Support Amendment (Student Services and Amenities) Bill.
Queensland introduces skills legislation
The Queensland Government has introduced the Vocational Education and Training (Commonwealth Powers) and Other Acts Amendment Act 2011 before the State Parliament that will aim to deliver national consistency for the vocational education and trade sector.
Construction of Hobart's Marine and Antarctic Studies research centre set to begin
Construction of the new $45 million Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) development on Hobart’s waterfront is set to proceed, with the demolition of the Princes Wharf No. 2 Shed (PW2) expected to be completed next month.
Federal Government opens regional education and training fund
The Federal Government has opened the $500 million Regional Priorities Round of the Education Investment Fund, which will provide support to regional higher education institutions and vocational education and training providers.
Times Higher Education rankings published
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2011-12 has been published, with 27 universities from Australia and New Zealand being listed in the top 400.