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The Federal and Northern Territory Government have announced the formation of new partnership aimed at revitalising the Territory’s skills sector with key reforms to be implemented over the next five years.
World University Rankings published
The Times World University Rankings 2012-13 has been published, with the USA’s California Institute of Technology taking out the world’s number one spot, with a 95.5 ranking.
Australian Vocational Student Prize nominations open
Nominations for the Australian Vocational Student Prize (AVSP) are now open, with Federal Minister for School Education Peter Garrett calling on schools to nominate students for the Prize.
Tasmania to roll out sexuality and relationships education strategy
The Tasmanian Government has announced the release of a new Relationships and Sexuality Education Strategy for all State Government schools from Kindergarten to Year 12.
TAFE Development Centre rebranded
The Victorian Government has announced the state’s TAFE Development Centre (TDC) has been given a new name to ‘reflect the changing nature of Victoria’s vocational education and training sector’, and will now be known as the VET Development Centre (VDC).
NCVER releases VET financial data
The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has released key financial information of the country’s vocational education and training (VET) system.
New foundation skills strategy launched
The Federal and South Australian Governments have announced the launching of the new National Strategy for Foundation Skills, which will aim to boost the English language, numeracy and literacy skills of working Australians aged 15-64.
WA announces ECL grants recipients
The Western Australian Government has announced the seven successful non-government organisations (NGO) to provide early childhood services through the $28.8 million Child and Parent Centres program.
Gillard declared education champion
The United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon, has appointed Prime Minister Julia Gillard as one of 10 champions of the Global Education Initiative, Education First.
Language fellowships announced
The Federal Government has congratulated the 211 teachers who have been awarded the Endeavour Language Teacher Fellowship for 2013.
Women in the TAFE firing line warns government
The Victorian TAFE Association (VTA) has published a preliminary study that shows that women will be unfairly targeted by the forthcoming TAFE cuts by the Victorian Government.
WA moves to make pre-primary compulsory
Pre-primary education in Western Australia is to become compulsory under legislation introduced before Parliament by the State Government.
University of Melbourne joins Coursera
The University of Melbourne has become the first Australian university to join the prestigious online course provider Coursera, which offers free subjects to anyone with an internet connection.
First Tasmanian schools amalgamate
The Tasmanian Government has announced the first two schools to voluntarily amalgamate under the $3.5 million Transition Fund.
Queensland opens funding to break glass ceiling
The Queensland Government’s Supporting Women Scholarships are now open for women wanting to study in male dominated fields.
SA pushes early childhood development recognition
The South Australian Government has lent its support to the push to have early childhood development recognised as a key profession, saying it would better reflect the crucial work of teachers, childcare workers, doctors and nurses in children’s development.
Ministers meet over NSW education cuts
Federal Minister for School Education Peter Garrett has met with the NSW Minister for Education, Adrian Piccoli, in a bid to convince the State Government to reverse its $1.7 billion cuts to the education sector.
Tasmania hails VET progress
The Tasmanian Government has hailed the progress being made in the state’s vocational education system, with data showing strong growth above the national rate.
Education key for Indigenous kids
A new study released by the Federal Government shows education and early childhood learning in Indigenous families is key to maximising their development.
New head of research for ACU
The Australian Catholic University (ACU) has announced the appointment of Professor Wayne McKenna as its new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research).
Queensland announces first Independent Public Schools
The Queensland Government has announced the first Government schools to become newly designated Independent Public Schools in 2013.