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The Northern Territory Government has slated $106 million out of the Territory Budget for workforce development initiatives, a $6 million increase over last year.
Ministers sign off on Indigenous education reform
Federal and State Education Ministers have signed off on a new suite of education efforts to improve Indigenous education outcomes.
Teach them young to keep them safe urges Adelaide
Teaching school children a standardised approach to indtroductory safety practices would better prepare them for dealing with risk in the workplace, according to a new survey conducted by the University of Adelaide.
Australian universities ranks in the world's top
Australian universities have retained their overall ranking at eight position in the second annual Universitas 21 (U21) assessment, which compares and ranks higher education systems in 50 countries.
International students still happy, despite price tag
A recent survey of international students has found that their cohort is still happy with their experience, despite the ever increasing value of the Australian dollar putting them under increased financial strain.
One in five students skip meals finds survey
Nearly one in five university students regularly skip meals, while nearly 80 per cent of students have to work up to 16 hours a week to support themselves, forcing nearly one third of students to miss class due to work obligations according to a new Universities Australia survey.
$200 million for Victorian schools
The Victorian Government has announced it will inject $203 million for the state’s school capital works program under the State Budget.
University coalition launches new education centre
A consortium of Australian education institutions have been awarded a $16 million grant to establish a Science of Learning Research Centre, designed to improve teaching across Australia and around the world.
Last chance for South Australians to name their top teachers
There’s only one week left for South Australians to nominate a top pedagogue, with the State Education Minister Jennifer Rankin urging parents, students and teachers to get their nominations in before Monday next week.
Queensland merger gets the go ahead
The Central Queensland University (CQU) and the Central Queensland Institute of TAFE will merge to form a single institution, marking the first tie-up of its type in Queensland.
Commbank launches teaching award
The Commonwealth Bank has launched the 2013 Teach Awards aimed at celebrating the nation’s pedagogues who inspire kids to improve their financial responsibility.
SA training gets student tick of approval
More than 90 per cent of South Australian students accessing free or subsidised training through the State Government’s Skills for All program with private providers have said they are satisfied with the quality of training provided.
UTAS secures $27 million in research funding
The University of Tasmania (UTAS) has secured $27 million in research funding for two major projects.
Queensland announces school discipline plan
The Queensland Government has announced ‘sweeping reforms’ aimed at strengthening discipline in Queensland’s state schools by giving greater power to principals and cutting red tape.
SA announces new literacy and numeracy strategy
South Australia has launched its new Numeracy and Literacy Strategy over the last week, with the State Government claiming that it will see a significant improvement to NAPLAN results and will set annual academic targets and deliver increased information sharing with parents.
Government appoints Services Leaders Group
A number of top executives from the nation’s business, unions and research community have been appointed to the Australian Government’s Services Leaders Group, with the mandate to provide expert advice on enhancing the international competitiveness of Australia’s services sector.
New research collaboration to deliver air and water assessment
A new research collaboration between the University of Queensland and three leading research institutes in Brazil will seek to deliver groundbreaking new guidelines to assess air and water quality in mining regions.
Researchers close to Alzheimer's blood test
Australian researchers are inching closer to being able to conduct a blood test to for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease thanks to a breakthrough by a CSRIO team.
$51 million for Victorian school maintenance
The Victorian Government has announced it will chip in $51.5 million to help rebuild or replace every government school building in poor condition.
Government welcomes new OECD education report
The Federal Government has welcomed a new international report that it claims gives its education reforms the ‘tick of approval’ from the Organisation for Economic Co-Development (OECD).
Nominations open for top adult educators
The Victorian Government has called on adult education participants, educators and organisations to nominate for this year’s Victorian Learn Local Awards.