Premium Insights and analysis Secretary talks next steps for proposed Tertiary Education Commission Editors' Picks Tony Cook shares the government’s options for establishing a new commission overseeing the higher education sector.
Skills shortage in tech sector needs attention to fill public service jobs February 28, 2024 By Dan Holmes Education Tech Council of Australia CEO Kate Pounder thinks we need to plan ahead more to avoid skills shortages in the future.
Foreign interference in unis and Russia-Ukraine fallout dominate DFAT to-do list April 19, 2023 By Tom Ravlic Federal The Foreign Arrangements Scheme report shows how much work has been undertaken by the department to deal with Russia-Ukraine war implications.
Breadth of the new University Accord both a strength and weakness November 17, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Education Education minister Jason Clare has announced a wide-ranging review of Australia’s university and higher-education system.
Government green-lights microcredential pilot to reskill workforce at pace November 9, 2022 By Melissa Coade Education Jason Clare has announced $18.5 million for a higher education initiative to inject new skills into the workforce using small courses.
More federal money put on the table to help Australia’s teacher workforce challenge November 3, 2022 By Melissa Coade Education Minister for education Jason Clare has pledged an extra $328 million toward attracting, training and retaining teachers.
Why Australia’s education policy settings need a rethink October 6, 2022 By Melissa Coade Education An interim Productivity Commission report says adjusting the cost of university courses will unlikely change people’s study choices.
Government goes for startup lever to boost economic ‘dynamism’ October 4, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry University students who have a startup idea may be eligible for one of 2,000 interest-free loans worth approximately $11,000.
Increased post-study work rights welcomed by Universities Australia September 5, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Education Universities Australia says only 16% of Australia’s international students stay on after completing their studies, leading to a ‘brain drain.
Sector welcomes university reform agenda July 12, 2022 By Melissa Coade Education Stakeholders from Australia’s higher education sector have welcomed the federal government’s desire to ‘reset’ its relationship with them.
Premium Insights and analysis Australian higher education hits ‘reset’ on relationship with government July 7, 2022 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks Professor John Dewar declares the university sector ready to meet Australia’s challenges with ‘optimism’ and ‘clear-thinking’, working with government.
Premium Insights and analysis Recapping the new APS boss’ take on public sector reform June 1, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Instead of wondering ‘what’s next for the APS’, we revise the master document Glyn Davis co-authored on how to fix the bureaucracy.
Australia to welcome biggest number of foreign visitors since COVID border closures February 21, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry International travellers have begun re-entering Australia as of 21 February, with almost 13,500 foreign university students already welcomed last week alone.
Vaccinated students and skilled labourers get green light to return November 23, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Vaccinated humanitarian workers, working holidaymakers, provisional family visa holders, and travellers from Japan and Korea also will be able to enter the country.
Pharmacy, engineering and teaching graduates enjoy top 2021 employment outcomes October 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Education The latest national report on graduate outcomes suggests short-term graduate-employment rates have stabilised.