The peak body representing the independent higher education and vocational sectors believes proposed legislative reforms to the way the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) operates doesn’t go far enough. Parliament is currently considering the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator ...

"It cannot be overstated how vital it is that courses are structured, and promoted with ‘career-readiness’ as a primary focus." This is one of the main takeaways from a new domestic prospective student survey conducted by QS Enrolment Solutions, a company that specialises ...

There are many fad and buzz words in the higher education sphere. Most recently the terms 'authentic learning' and 'authentic assessment' have been spruiked as essential to good pedagogy. But what is authentic assessment and do we need it in ...

The inaugural report into the risk factor of Australia’s higher education sector has just been released, with the overwhelming majority of providers posing a low to moderate risk to students. The Tertiary Educations and Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) grouped providers ...

Curtin Singapore is celebrating after topping the rankings of employment outcomes among Singapore institutions in a recent survey. The Private Education Graduate Employment Survey ranked the university first in employability for the second year in a row, with graduates enjoying ...

In contrast to the sanguine, laughing faces of students you see on most university marketing flyers and websites, a uni student’s life is no walk in the park. It’s not supposed to be: the whole purpose of enrolment is to ...

Dawn Freshwater has an eye towards the future. The University of Western Australia’s 18th vice-chancellor believes her institution can be an agent for change in WA, and beyond, by contributing to good policy and discussion. Hailing form the UK, Freshwater ...

NAVITAS names new cfo Education provider Navitas has announced the appointment of Philip Mirams to the position of chief financial officer. With a background in finance, Mirams held the role of CFO of Automotive Holdings Group for five years, and ...

Why governments and universities should reconsider their dependence on international students as a major means of funding. I recently mentioned to a group of newly arrived students that Australia once offered free education to international university students. They looked at me ...

UTAS NAMES NEW VC Ethicist, educator and strategic consultant Professor Rufus Black has been appointed vice-chancellor and president at the University of Tasmania. Black is currently master of the University of Melbourne’s Ormond College and deputy chancellor of Victoria University,and ...