The University of Western Sydney has formally announced its rebranding as ‘Western Sydney University’ with vice-chancellor Barney Glover defending the consultation process and long-term strategy behind the move. The announcement, made at the university’s Parramatta campus this morning, follows strong ...
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Teacher testing pilot ‘over-subscribed’
Teachers are "flocking to participate” in the newly launched pilot of teacher literacy and numeracy testing, the Education Minister Christopher Pyne has said. In a statement issued on Friday, Pyne said the initial stage of the pilot testing regime – developed ...
More »UWS re-brand leak sparks student outcry
The leaking of a purported $20 million rebranding of the University of Western Sydney has led to a student backlash. The university is being accused of squandering valuable funds and creating an institutional identity crisis. A leaked image of what is ...
More »Language studies in decline at high-school, university
The number of students learning a second language is in decline, with a shortage of qualified teachers and the high-cost of offering languages at university being partly to blame. This is according to professor Jane Simpson, deputy director of the ...
More »Corruption in China called threat to Australia’s VET reputation
Corruption in the Chinese education system could have a negative effect on the reputation of Australian training agencies and the quality of graduating students, a Griffith University researcher has warned. Dr Rakesh Gupta, a lecturer at Griffith Business School said concerns follow ...
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New ANU chair calls community leaders emerging force
The Australia National University’s inaugural chair of leadership says community leaders are more respected and valued by society than politicians. Professor Giles Hirst says this emerging group is made of people who have a strong commitment to particular visions and ...
More »UC $1 billion campus transformation announced
The University of Canberra has announced a $1 billion investment plan to expand its campus that is expected to create jobs and boost economic growth in the nation’s capital. UC vice-chancellor professor Stephen Parker said the transformation of the Bruce campus ...
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