Lilydale – for sale

03/03/2014 by
For sale3

Real Commercial       |     3 March   2014 Swinburne University has put its now closed Lilydale campus on the market.   The university advises: Expressions of interest are being sought for the property on the basis of its current zoning of Public Use – Education.The University’s preferred outcome is to identify a user for part or all of the site for ongoing educational purposes, consistent with the underlying zoning and utilising the existing facilities. Alternatively, it will make a pretty good housing estate overlooking that lake. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Landmark Education Facility on Massive Site 40 Melba Avenue, Lilydale, Vic 3140 23.00ha (56.83 … [Read more...]

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Head of Political Affairs and Deputy Director of Communications

03/03/2014 by
Unis UK

 3 March 2014 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… It's a bit of a commute but pretty interesting sort of job. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Location:   London Salary:   £57,098 to £63,442 per annum Full Time Permanent Post Type:   Full Time Closing Date:   Monday 10 March 2014 Interview Date:   Tuesday 18 March 2014 Reference:   00314 Universities UK (UUK) is seeking to recruit a senior and experienced public affairs professional to lead a team responsible for political relations, campaigns and strategic communications activities. The successful post holder will have responsibility for crafting political … [Read more...]

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Australian Universities’ Review

03/03/2014 by
AUR

3 March 2014 The Australian Universities' Review (AUR, formerly Vestes) is Australia's oldest and most widely read refereed journal dedicated exclusively to higher education issues. AUR is published by the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) to encourage debate and discussion about issues in higher education and its contribution to Australian public life, with an emphasis on those matters of concern to NTEU members. AUR is published twice a year, in February and September. The February 2014 edition is now online.   … [Read more...]

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VET reform workshops

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3 March 2014 To complement the initial workshops held in Canberra in February, the VET Reform Taskforce will be hosting workshops in each of the other capital cities throughout March 2014. Representatives from  Minster Macfarlane’s office will also be attending. The purpose of the workshops is to discuss the current VET system and listen to ideas for potential future reform. Numbers are limited so reservations are essential. … [Read more...]

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RUN supports demand system and relaxation of fee caps

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Regional Universities Network    |      3 March 2014 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… The Regional Universities Network (RUN) says the continuation of the demand driven student system for bachelor degrees and its expansion to sub-bachelor degrees is important for regional Australian economies and communities. It also supports the option for universities to forgo Commonwealth Supported Places and uncap tuition fees on a course by course basis. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… In an opinion piece published in the Australian Financial Review (3 March 2014), the chair of RUN, Professor Peter Lee, called for regional economies to diversify, the uncapping of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Coalition policies, Commonwealth policies, Government, Higher education policy, Regional, Regional Universities Network Tagged With: , , , , , ,

TDA Newsletter 3 March 2014

03/03/2014 by
TDA China

TAFE Meets Parliament 2014 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  Leadership meetings in Canberra and a message of support for quality strenthening of VET in Schools …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Leadership meetings in Canberra and a message of support for quality strengthening of VET in Schools The National Board of TAFE Directors Australia will convene in Parliament House Canberra, this week for talks with the Coalition ministry. The Board meeting will continue the Federal Election 2013 theme of ‘Unleashing our Capability’. TAFE leaders will argue for removal of regulation and compliance red tape, and for quality measures to strengthen VET in Schools for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Commonwealth policies, Government, International, Notices, TAFE, TAFE Directors Australia, VET Tagged With: , , ,

ASQA’s performance in the spotlight

03/03/2014 by
Chris Robinson (2)

The Australian      |     2 March 2014 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  Chris Robinson, the chief commissioner of the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), has told Senate Estimates that ASQA received 2625 complaints in the first 30 months of its operations, which began in mid-2011.. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… The agency had received 17,500 applications to register new training organisations, re-register existing ones or permit them to offer new courses. It had rejected 17% of applications for new organisations — almost one in five — and 7.4% of applications from existing organisations. Government senator David Bushby also grilled Robinson … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ASQA, Commonwealth policies, Quality audits, TAFE, VET Tagged With: , ,
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