ACPET 2014 Higher Education Symposium

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The ACPET 2014 Higher Education Symposium will provide a comprehensive analysis of the issues related to policy, regulation, academic governance and learning and teaching practice. Marriot Hotel, Circular Quay Sydney on 22 may 2014  ………………………………………………………………………………………………….................................... The keynote speaker at the Symposium is the Hon Christopher Pyne, Minister for Education.  In addition to Minister Pyne delegates will also hear from TEQSA, the Higher Education Standards Panel and other influential stakeholders in the higher education sector. … [Read more...]

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Higher education policy seminars 2014

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6 May 2014 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Has Australia the imagination and will to create and maintain international pre-eminence in higher education? Key issues must be tackled across the next few years if an excellent higher education system is to be designed and built. …………………………………………………………………………………………………....................................   Since 2007 the University of Melbourne has hosted an influential series of high-profile public seminars on higher education policy. With higher education becoming ever more important to Australia’s prosperity it is essential to engage deeply in open discussions of how to plan and steer the tertiary system. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Centre for the Study of Higher Education, Higher education policy, LH Martin, Notices, The Scan, universities Tagged With: , ,

Motherhood matters

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6 May 2014 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… This Mother’s Day, Victorians are being invited to take a journey along the road to safe motherhood in sub-Saharan Africa by attending Motherhood Matters, a stunning exhibition of photographs that showcases the experience of mothers in rural African communities. Click image to start gallery. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….................................... The free photo exhibition will be held at the Atrium Community Gallery at Federation Square from  5 to 13 of May and looks at some of the challenges faced by mothers and the vital work being done to improve maternal health in Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania and … [Read more...]

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University proves attractive over trades

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The Australian   |   6 May 2014 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… A study by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), to be released next month, shows the expanding university system is affecting the recruitment of apprentices. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….................................... The report, based on Longitudinal Study of Australian Youth data, compares the experiences of young men born in about 1980 and 1991. It finds that young people who left school late last decade were more likely to go to university than those who finished their secondary education 10 years earlier. This has “unambiguously” impacted on the quality … [Read more...]

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ABC staff warned: prepare for the worst

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The Age    |    6 May 2014 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ABC staff have been warned to prepare for painful budget cuts, job losses and the "tragedy" of the government scrapping the Australia Network international broadcasting service. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….................................... In an email to ABC employees, ABC board member and veteran journalist Matt Peacock argues even a small reduction to ABC funding will threaten jobs and lead to cutbacks in regional areas. Any cuts will have major effects. There is no real flexibility within current services to trim 'fat'. We have already seen the result of previous cuts. Inevitably, they … [Read more...]

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Scrimp now, pay later: CSIRO cuts could stifle long-term research

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The Conversation  |  15 April 2014 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia’s national science agency, is said to be preparing for cuts of up to 20% of government funding – that’s around A$150 million – in the coming budget.This figure is based on a worst-case scenario modelled by senior executives at the organisation. …………………………………………………………………………………………………....................................nbsp;   The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia’s national science agency, is said to be preparing for cuts of up to 20% of government funding … [Read more...]

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TDA Newsletter 4 May 2014

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Commission of Audit calls for states to take over VET The National Commission of Audit has recommended that responsibility for vocational education and training (VET) be handed to the states. “The Commission is of the view that the States should take responsibility for VET, including the current reform agenda. This simplified governance and accountability would be more efficient than the current arrangements,” the report says. “Given the amount of money all governments spend in the vocational education and training area, outcomes achieved are not strong. For example, in 2012, the completion rate for trade apprentices was only around 56 per cent.” It recommends abolishing all Commonwealth … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Budget, Coalition policy, Commonwealth policies, Conferences, Government, Higher education policy, Notices, Qualifications, TAFE, TAFE Directors Australia, VET Tagged With: , , , ,

ACPET National Monday Update 5 May 2014

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In Focus The Audit Commission, TAELLN411, and what else is Pozible...? Edition 552, 5 May As ACPET members will be aware the Audit Commission report Towards Responsible Government was released on Thursday and recommends sweeping changes to the VET and higher education sectors (amongst a raft of major changes). ACPET’s response to the proposals are included below and as per previous advice to members last week, I consider it unlikely that they will all be implemented.... Read more Featured Interest in pursuing opportunities in Brazil Edition 552, 5 May For a little over six months ACPET has been working with Austrade to examine opportunities for our members … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ACPET, Budget, Coalition policies, Government, TAFE, Tertiary media, The Scan, VET Tagged With: , ,
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