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Springfield Central State High School student wins Torrens University Bright Awards

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Rachel Razunguzwa, Springfield Central State High School has been recognised as a winner at Torrens University Australia’s 2024 Bright Awards which supports arts in high schools as a way of inspiring career options for future creative leaders.   Professor Scott Thompson-Whiteside, Executive Dean, Design and Creative Technology, said the Bright Awards illustrate Torrens University’s commitment … Continued

Local student wins Torrens University Bright Awards

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Audrey Kennedy, Abbotsleigh student has been recognised as a winner at Torrens University Australia’s 2024 Bright Awards which supports arts in high schools as a way of inspiring career options for future creative leaders.     Professor Scott Thompson-Whiteside, Executive Dean, Design and Creative Technology, said the Bright Awards illustrate Torrens University’s commitment to supporting design and creative … Continued

Future visionaries unveiled: Bright Awards Winners Design Tomorrow’s Creative Landscapes

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  Six of Australia’s most promising design and technology high school students have been recognised as winners at Torrens University Australia’s 2024 Bright Awards which supports arts in high schools as a way of inspiring career options for future creative leaders.   Winning submissions included a youth film, Limbo, Floral Ice Sculptures and a digital solution … Continued

Future visionaries unveiled: Bright Awards Winners Design Tomorrow’s Creative Landscapes

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  Six of Australia’s most promising design and technology high school students have been recognised as winners at Torrens University Australia’s 2024 Bright Awards which supports arts in high schools as a way of inspiring career options for future creative leaders.   Winning submissions included a youth film, Limbo, Floral Ice Sculptures and a digital solution … Continued

Speaker to appear before Electoral Matters Committee

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon Milton Dick MP will be appearing as a witness at a public hearing today being held by the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters, as part of its Inquiry into civics education, engagement, and participation in Australia. 9.45 AM to 10.30 AM, Wednesday 11 September 2024Committee Room 1R1Parliament … Continued

Future stars hit the track at NSWCHSSA athletics championship

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The next generation of track and field stars will be on display at Sydney’s Olympic Park starting tomorrow at the three-day NSW Combined High Schools Sports Association (NSWCHSSA) athletics championship. Hard on the heels of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics and with the Brisbane Games eight years away, the cream of the state’s young athletes … Continued

Generative AI in Education Report Released

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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment, Education, and Training has today tabled its report, Study Buddy or Influencer, following its inquiry into the use of generative artificial intelligence in the Australian education system. Committee Chair, Ms Lisa Chesters MP, said ‘Generative AI (GenAI) presents exciting opportunities and yet high stakes risks for the Australian education system.’ The Committee’s 25 … Continued

Government snubs Senate Committee

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The federal government is snubbing a Senate committee with a headlong rush to cap the number of international students wishing to study at Australia’s universities. The committee is inquiring into the Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment (Quality and Integrity) Bill. The matter was referred to it by the Senate on May 16 this year … Continued

Australian Government Intensifies Its Assault On International Education Sector Jobs

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  The Australian Government has intensified its attack on jobs in the international education sector, releasing details of the proposed 2025 caps on the number of international skills training students last Friday.  The peak body representing independent Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), higher education and international education providers, the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), has … Continued

Electoral Matters Committee considers civics education beyond the classroom

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This week the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters will hold two public hearings as part of its inquiry into civics education, engagement, and participation in Australia on Wednesday, 11 September and Friday, 13 September 2024. Committee Chair, Senator the Hon Carol Brown said ‘as this inquiry continues, a key theme has been the importance of civics education outside the classroom setting. … Continued