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Government Funding Bias in Skills Training Funding Disadvantages Students

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  An analysis of the latest data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) reveals that government funding for skills training continues to favour public TAFE colleges over independent Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). According to the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international … Continued

CDU mourns passing of beloved Territorian

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It is with deep sadness that Charles Darwin University (CDU) acknowledges the passing of distinguished judge, educator and former Administrator of the Northern Territory, the Honourable Austin Asche AC KC.  Born in Melbourne, His Honour spent his early years in Darwin and Melbourne, serving in the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II, and … Continued

It’s a Game Changing Line in the North Queensland Sand: Major funding secured for the Australian Festival of Chamber Music’s Pathways Program

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A Game Changer: Major funding secured for the Australian Festival of Chamber Music’s Pathways Program   After a record-breaking 2024, the Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) in Townsville-Gurambilbarra has secured over half a million dollars in funding from The Ian Potter Foundation in what is a game-changing line in the (North Queensland) sand for … Continued

Territory a step closer to growing its own crop of architects

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Fifty years after Cyclone Tracy caused devastation and destruction across the suburbs of Darwin, the Northern Territory will soon have its own crop of locally educated architects designing buildings to withstand such forces.  Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) new Bachelor of Architectural Design, which is open for enrolment now, is specifically tailored for students to understand … Continued

Expert alert: Aussie ‘Grammar Guru’ educates and entertains journos to quickly advance their grammar and punctuation skills

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Sydney-based ‘Grammar Guru’ Deb Doyle upskills journalists to boost their wordsmithing skills and is available to comment on Australia’s grammar standards.   Do you apply the four C’s of communication by writing clearly, coherently, consistently and correctly? No one has time to re-read your paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word because you’ve unwittingly made war … Continued

UNSW Sydney signs landmark agreement with OpenAI

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•    UNSW Sydney is the first university in the Asia-Pacific region to sign an Education Agreement with OpenAI •    The enterprise-level collaboration will allow UNSW researchers, educators and students to use the OpenAI tool ChatGPT Edu for enhancements, efficiencies, and the creation of custom AI GPTs (or bots) on a secure platform  • … Continued

Union scores major win in fight against university wage theft

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The National Tertiary Education Union has welcomed the Fair Work Ombudsman ordering $23 million in stolen wages to be repaid to University of Sydney staff.   The decision marks the second significant win for workers this week after it was revealed the University of Melbourne would repay $72 million owed to staff.   Both enforceable … Continued

ITECA’s Federal Election Manifesto Prioritises Student Choice in Tertiary Education

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Australia’s future economic growth depends on a highly skilled, productive, and educated workforce.  Recognising this, the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) has released the ITECA Federal Election Manifesto, calling on the next Australian Parliament to put students at the heart of a high-performing tertiary education system. The manifesto outlines a bold vision to dismantle … Continued

Education union welcomes reform to childcare parental activity test

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11 December 2024  The Independent Education Union welcomes the federal Labor government’s announcement that it will scrap the childcare parental activity test if re-elected in 2025. The IEU, which represents teachers in the early childhood education and care sector, believes every child should have access to high-quality early learning. Currently, the activity test requires parents … Continued

La Trobe experts available over the Christmas, summer period

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La Trobe University has academic experts available to talk to the media on a range of topics during the Christmas/summer period. Please contact experts directly during this period. Availability is noted under their contact information. HOW WILL A TIGHTENING ECONOMY IMPACT CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AND HOLIDAYS THIS SUMMER? Dr Elspeth Frew Associate Professor, Tourism, Hospitality and … Continued