Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - May, 2013
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.