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RMIT University backs Vietnam with new $250m strategic investment fund

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Today, in the presence of Australia’s Prime Minister, the Honourable Anthony Albanese MP, RMIT University announced the next phase of its Country Commitment to Vietnam, including a AUD $250 million strategic investment fund.   This fund will see RMIT invest in education, research, partnerships and campus infrastructure, as Vietnam’s leading international university, contributing to the country’s … Continued

CDU top 200 university in the world for impact

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Charles Darwin University (CDU) has ranked in the top 200 universities in the world as part of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. The Impact Ranking measures global social and economic impact based on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). All universities were also ranked to each of the 17 United Nations goals.  CDU … Continued

CDU StudyStays to help students and homeowners

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Territorians with a spare room in their homes have the chance to earn extra money with up to 600 Charles Darwin University (CDU) international students expected to flood into Darwin in the next few weeks with nowhere to stay. In preparation for the students’ arrival, CDU is boosting the use of CDU StudyStays – an … Continued

Monash Expert: How schools can play a key role in this year’s World Environment Day (5 June)

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The theme for this year’s World Environment Day is #BeatPlasticPollution, and a Monash University expert is encouraging schools to get involved in tackling this global issue to help students understand the importance of keeping plastic out of our oceans. Professor Alan Reid, School of Curriculum Teaching & Inclusive Education, Monash University Faculty of EducationContact details: … Continued

Neglecting gifted students in education has costs for all Australians

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Misconceptions and a lack of targeted teacher training prevent us from identifying and supporting our gifted students, says an expert from UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture. Australia must address inequities within its education system that neglect the needs of gifted students, says UNSW expert in gifted education Associate Professor Jae Yup Jared Jung. An absence of specialised training … Continued

Victorian Muslim students to receive sexuality education as part of new personal safety curriculum

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Muslim youth in Victoria will soon have access to a tailored child safety curriculum that focuses on relationship and sexuality education, which will improve their personal safety awareness and sexual health literacy. Researchers from Monash University, together with Independent Schools Victoria, are developing a world-first personal safety and development program for Muslim students in Victorian … Continued

New report reveals some degrees could take up to 44 years to repay

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A new report released by the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has revealed repayment periods for some university degrees may extend up to 44 years, raising serious concerns about the accessibility and affordability of higher education in Australia. The report, titled “The Future of Graduate Debt in Australia,” reveals that under current policy settings, repayment … Continued

NTEU members at University of Newcastle to strike for 24 hours

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Members of the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) at the University of Newcastle will be on strike for tomorrow, 1 June, in support of their long running enterprise bargaining campaign.   University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor Professor Alex Zelinsky informed staff last week the University had requested that the Fair Work Commission intervene in negotiations.    … Continued