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Education
Higher Education Reform: What are Pyne’s options for compromise?
Despite vocal opposition from some quarters, the Abbott government remains strongly committed to its Higher Education reforms– but how will it go about securing the support of the Senate? We asked several of the sector’s leading experts, all speakers at the Financial Review’s Higher Education Reform Summit in November, where they expect to see changes…
29 Sep 2014, by Informa InsightsEducation
How will universities set their fees in a deregulated market?
In the May budget, the Abbott government announced plans to deregulate tuition fees at Australian universities, allowing higher education institutions to set their own course prices from 2016. Plans to cut government contributions for undergraduate student education by 20 per cent were also unveiled, essentially passing the cost of going to university onto learners themselves.…
26 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsEducation
How can we get more girls studying maths and science?
Even in this day and age where the barriers between the genders are constantly being eroded, there is still a very clear disparity in representation in one of the must critical job areas. For some time, engineering has been one of the most important - and most lacking in skilled talent - career paths around…
21 Jul 2014, by Informa InsightsEducation
Ignite curiosity in STEM students with Pedagogical Content Knowledge
75% of the fastest growing occupations in Australia require STEM skills and knowledge according to an Australia Industry Group report. Unfortunately the growing demand is not met with a growing supply of graduates. Therefore, it is important to fill the critical gaps in STEM education. In the lead up to the STEM Education Conference, taking place on the 20th and…
11 Jul 2014, by Informa InsightsEducation
New dual-sector university a Queensland first
A merger between two educational institutions in Queensland has resulted in the state's first ever dual-sector university, which is now open and promises to boost higher education opportunities for locals. Minister for Education Christopher Pyne joined Minister for Education, Training and Employment John-Paul Langbroek in opening the university, made up of Central Queensland University (CQU) and…
8 Jul 2014, by Informa InsightsEducation
Government to encourage more graduates into teaching
Experienced and dedicated teachers are the lifeblood of the educational sector, and play an important role in driving the growth and success of the national workforce. Minister for Education Christopher Pyne recently announced that an additional $22.2 million will be invested towards the Teach for Australia initiative - a program designed to take the nation's…
25 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsEducation
Academia benefits from government higher education funding
The Australian government will be investing an additional $5 million in higher education grants and fellowships. The funding - introduced under the 2014 Office of Learning and Teaching (OLT) programme - will go towards improving teaching and learning outcomes in a number of key areas. Of the $5 million, $3.1 million will go towards more than 20…
23 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsEducation | Mining & Resources
Massive government funding to spur mining and resources research
A substantial funding commitment from the Australian government will equip some of the country's top universities to carry out research in a number of key industries, including mining. Minister for Education Christopher Pyne recently announced the establishment of seven new research hubs spread across the country, which will take advantage of more than $23.9 million in funding.…
23 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsEducation
Faster visa processing could help higher education sector
Attracting talented students from overseas is important for higher education institutions in Australia, and a recent government decision could prove to be a massive help. The Department of Immigration and Border Control announced that it will be extending its streamlined visa processing arrangements to students at "low immigration risk providers". Those who are enrolled in advanced diploma…
30 May 2014, by Informa InsightsEducation
Which states are leading in Australian higher education?
Educated individuals are key to the prosperity of the economy, both at the state and national levels. It can therefore be worthwhile looking at measures such as the rate of higher level qualification attainment as a benchmark of a country's education levels. The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) looked at this…
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