Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
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.
The University of Melbourne took first place in the country with an overall score of 71.9, taking number 37 in the overall ranking, with a narrow lead of over the Australian National University (ANU), which took out number 38 with an overall score of 71.2.
The University of Sydney was ranked 58 with an overall score of 62.4, followed by the University of Queensland (ranked 74), Monash University (117), the University of Auckland (173), the University of New South Wales (shared 173) and the University of Western Australia (189).
Federal Government announces preference for reskilling over immigration
The Federal Government has indicated its preference over reskilling Australian workers over sourcing skilled immigrants.
Phil Honeywood takes IEAA position
Phil Honeywood has been named as the new Managing Director of the International Education Association of Australia.
ANU astronomer awarded Nobel Prize for Physics
Australian National University astronomer Professor Brian Schmidt has received the Nobel Prize for Physics, sharing the prestigious award with two US scientists for their studies of exploding stars that revealed that the expansion of the universe is accelerating.
Melbourne University launches Neural Engineering Centre
The University of Melbourne has launched its new Centre for Neural Engineering, aimed at building a more complete understanding of the human brain and the diseases that effects the central nervous system.
South Australian universities showcase research
Researchers from the University of Adelaide, Flinders University and the University of South Australia will showcase their research at the first OpportUNIty S.A. Innovation Showcase.
Queensland holds skills week
The first ever National Skills Week, held from October 1 to 8, is a chance to highlight growing demand for skilled workers in Queensland.
SA releases new teacher performance development and management policy
The South Australian Government has released a new performance development and management policy aimed at ensuring high standards in teaching.
Melbourne Uni launches graduate learning spaces
The Federal Government and the University of Melbourne have co-launched a suite of new, custom designed learning facilities.
Government moves to protect international students from closures
The Federal Government has introduced legislation that will aim to strengthen protection for international students if an education provider closes.
NSW pushes for testing revamp
The New South Wales State Government has called an expanded testing regime to assist school students prepare for tertiary studies and the workforce.
Deakin to invest $5 million in marine and aquaculture research
Deakin University will invest $5 million over the next five years in an initiative set to place its Warrnambool Campus in the international spotlight for marine and aquaculture research and teaching.
Education muddies adult transition: Report
A report published by the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) has found that the transition school to work and adulthood is growing increasingly complex and prolonged as post-Year 12 education becomes the norm.
NCVER releases VET finances information
Financial information for 2010 for Australia’s public vocational education and training (VET) system has been released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
Overall, operating revenues for the public training sector in 2010 increased compared with 2009, up $416.5 million (6.2%) to $7.142 billion.
Comparing revenue for 2010 with 2009 shows:
- revenue from the Australian Government increased by 9.9%, or $186.2 million
- revenue from the state and territory governments rose by 4.2%, or $135.7 million
- revenue from fee-for-service activities increased by 6.6%, or $69.7 million.
Total operating expenditures also increased, from $6.807 billion in 2009 to $7.576 billion in 2010, a rise of 11.3%.
The public VET sector’s net assets (total assets less total liabilities) at the end of 2010 were $10.350 billion, an increase of 2.2% from 31 December 2009.
Copies of Financial information 2010 are available from www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2426.html
Federal Government responds to Knight Review
The Federal Government has announced its response to the Knight Review, confirming a suite of measures designed to streamline student visa applications and increase international competitiveness for the lucrative international student market.
Youth Allowance reform before parliament
The Federal Government has introduced legislation that will remove regional distinctions for Youth Allowance.
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park wins international education award
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park has been awarded a Pinnacle Award from the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration in the United States.
ANU launches 10 year strategic plan
The Australian National University (ANU) has launched its latest strategic plan that will aim to outline the university's direction over the coming decade. Seven months after his appointment to lead ANU, Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Young today issued ANU by 2020.
Federal Government announces new skills agency
The Federal Government has announced the formation of a new workforce agency that will target “pressure points” in Australia’s emerging patchwork economy by focussing on training and retraining workers for new jobs in specific industries currently experiencing skills shortages.
$28 million to ease skill shortages
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.
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.