More apprentices start training Commencements of trade and non-trade apprentices increased in the September quarter, according to early trend estimates from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). Trade apprentice commencements rose from 22,700 in the June quarter to a new high of 27,200 in the September quarter. Non-trade commencements have increased in the last two quarters, from 33,700 in the March quarter to 43,600 in the September quarter. This follows a period of decline in the preceding four quarters. Warning to international students The NSW Government and the education sector have issued a warning to international students over the activities of … [Read more...]
ACPET National Monday Update 11 November 2013
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In Focus International education – some rare good news, as well as the mysterious missing report and secret COAG meeting…. In the same week that the sector came to grips with news that only 22 institutions (all from the higher education sector) have students with a sufficiently low immigration risk profile that they can be invited to opt-in to streamlined visa processing, there were glimmers of good news at the annual I... Read more Featured Typhoon Haiyan As this week's edition of National Monday Update goes out, news of the devastating impact of Typhoon Haiyan is emerging. It has clearly had a devastating impact on the Philippines and is now headed … [Read more...]
University World News 10 November 2013
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Chile – The canary in the global higher education privatisation coalmine In Commentary, Cristina González argues that Chile is an early and extreme example of the privatisation of higher education, and that turmoil in the generally high-fee, low-quality sector may be a preview of things to come in other countries. Roger Y Chao Jr contends that to counter fraud in higher education, China will need to tackle its cultural roots, pressures linked to rankings and an overemphasis on commerc ialisation of research. And Diana Beech previews a conference taking place this month that aims to give researchers a voice in shaping research policy in Europe. In World Blog, William Patrick Leonard … [Read more...]
The Scan | #143 | 11 November 2013
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_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Typhoon Haiyan slams the PhilippinesSuper Typhoon Haiyan, one of the most powerful on record, destroyed thousands of homes as it tracked across central Philippines. Winds of more than 300km/h, flash flooding and landslides have left families without shelter, food and water. Thousands of people are feared dead. Red Cross staff and volunteers are on the ground in the disaster-affected communities, helping people evacuate and providing emergency first aid and relief supplies, such as food, water and … [Read more...]
Open2Study reaches 100,000 students
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Open2Study Media | 28 October 2013 In just six months, Open Universities Australia has reached 100,000 enrolments in its free online learning platform with 53,000 students from more than 180 countries undertaking one or more of its massive open online courses, or MOOCs. Open2Study began by offering 10 free subjects in April, with each taking four weeks to complete. The platform currently offers 32 courses with Principles of Project Management, Food, Nutrition & Your Health, Writing for the Web, User Experience for the Web and Strategic Management attracting the highest enrolments. With new subjects added almost every month, the Open2Study team expects to have up to 50 … [Read more...]
ARC research grants announced
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Commonwealth Media | 8 November 2013 Education minister Christopher Pyne has announced $522 million in funding for 1177 new research projects under the Australia Research Council’s (ARC) Future Fellowships scheme (commencing 2013) and Major Grants scheme (commencing 2014). The schemes for which these projects have received funding include: 201 projects under the Future Fellowships scheme 703 projects under the Discovery Projects scheme 200 projects under the Discovery Early Career Research Award scheme 63 projects under the Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities scheme 10 projects under the Discovery Indigenous scheme. Pyne said the announcement of more … [Read more...]
