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  After one of the most tumultuous weeks in politics, the national newspapers finally caught up with the fact that a change of leader actually also means a huge wrenching in terms of policy in Australia. By Danny Bielik We ...

The number of engineering students is not enough to meet workforce demands but moves are underway to bridge the gap. By Antonia Maiolo Over the last few years experts have warned of a potential skills shortage in the field of ...

The practice of astroturfing involves an interested party creating the illusion of public support, to push a particular agenda. For example, the alliance of Australian retailers was set up in 2010 as a front for tobacco companies to campaign against ...

It’s time universities made it easier – and faster – for students to earn and learn, by freeing up facilities. By Stuart Middleton Is it really necessary for students to take so long to get a qualification? Why are the ...

  State and federal governments continue to cut the heart out of TAFE institutions. But learning is about more than mere supply and demand. By Leesa Wheelahan TAFE is not a ‘provider’ of vocational education and training; it is an ...

Australia’s future is dependent on more adults acquiring basic learning skills, but can VET teachers meet this need? By John Mitchell While some VET policy makers are focused on the glamorous end of the educational spectrum – that is, keeping ...

  The NTEU says members are angry with UWS management over their stance during negotiations for a new enterprise agreement. The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) is calling for amendments to the Fair Work Act after it accused the Fair ...

Students worldwide are more likely to consider Australia as their education destination now the dollar has fallen. The recent fall in the Australian dollar is a bonus for the $14 billion-a-year international education industry. The drop in currency has resulted ...

The Greens outline their higher education policy which includes reversing the government’s $2.3 billion cuts. The Greens say they will invest nearly $1.5 billion in university funding over the next four years. Greens leader, senator Christine Milne, said, “The Greens’ ...

An internationally recognised expert in river ecology has been appointed Pro Vice- Chancellor (Research) at the University of Western Australia. Professor Peter Davies has been acting in the position since September last year to enhance the University's standing as a world-class ...