Ballarat Courier | 6 September 2013
The University of Ballarat’s rebranding as Federation University Australia is a step closer after the State Parliament on 5 September passed a bill paving the way for the name change.
A new logo for the university, maintaining the Eureka Flag used in the University of Ballarat logo, has also been released.
The new identity is part of the merger between University of Ballarat and Monash University’s Gippsland campus to take effect in January.
Minister for Higher Education and Skills Peter Hall said the name change was a significant milestone for Victoria’s tertiary education sector.
“This legislation will support the University of Ballarat in expanding its expertise in regional education delivery across the whole state,” he said.
Parliament was also told that there would be a six-year period for students currently enrolled to get their degrees from either University of Ballarat or Monash University.
Professor Battersby said the partnership between the University of Ballarat and Monash University was focused on enhancing regional education opportunities.
“Everyone involved in this project has had a vision of creating a regional university with a more accessible and supportive learning environment,” he said.
The new identity is part of the merger between University of Ballarat and Monash University’s Gippsland campus to take effect in January.
Minister for Higher Education and Skills Peter Hall said the name change was a significant milestone for Victoria’s tertiary education sector.
“This legislation will support the University of Ballarat in expanding its expertise in regional education delivery across the whole state,” he said.
Parliament was also told that there would be a six-year period for students currently enrolled to get their degrees from either University of Ballarat or Monash University.
Professor Battersby said the partnership between the University of Ballarat and Monash University was focused on enhancing regional education opportunities.
“Everyone involved in this project has had a vision of creating a regional university with a more accessible and supportive learning environment,” he said.
