The Scan | Edition # 159

08/08/2014 by
Mindfulness

8  August 2014 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thought bubble on patents not such a bright idea 8 August 2014    |    A suggestion by industry minister Ian Macfarlane – which he admitted to be a kind of “thought bubble” - that research funding should be linked to how many patents universities register would only encourage the filing of “junk” patents as the system is gamed, according to research consultant and Howard-government science adviser Thomas Barlow. Macfarlane said that using patent activity could better align university research with industry needs. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australian Academy of Science, Australian Research Council, Budget, Government, Higher education policy, International, Life & stuff, National Tertiary Education Union, NMIT, Notices, Research, Science, Society, TAFE, The Scan, universities, Universities Australia, University of Canberra, University reform, VET, Vocational education & training Tagged With: , , , , , , , , ,

ACPET National Monday Update | #565 | 4 August 2014

04/08/2014 by

In Focus   I am very happy to report that we continue to have good numbers enrolling for the ACPET Conference and APIEF. It is particularly important for me being from Western Australia to see the Conference here be a success. There are some iconic venues being used, the Western  Australian Cricket Association, Little Creatures Brewery and the Esplanade Hotel in Fremantle, and the program is looking exciting but also covering some critical topics in today’s education and training environment. Above all it should be very enjoyable... Read more National ACPET 2014 Elections - Voting now open Dear Members, Pursuant to the Constitution, nominations were … [Read more...]

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TDA Newsletter 4 August 2014

04/08/2014 by

Forrest review says TAFE funding and courses should be decided by employers TAFE Directors Australia has labeled proposals to bypass TAFE and universities with TAFE divisions under the Forest Review of Indigenous employment as “missing the mark” and likely to result in hundreds of millions of dollars in duplication. Martin Riordan, CEO of TDA, said while the approach by Mr Forest was commendable to improve the capacity for indigenous communities to enter employment, it ignored the demand-led industry system of VET training being implemented by the states and territories. In its report, Creating Parity, the Forrest Review recommends that all publically funded vocational education and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Budget, Business Council of Australia, Commonwealth policies, Government, Notices, TAFE, TAFE Directors Australia, VET, Vocational education & training Tagged With: , , , , , , , ,

The Scan | Edition # 158

30/07/2014 by

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Skills reform a "shemozzle of a dog's breakfast"... 24 July 2014    |    Skills reform in Australia is an “absolute shemozzle” and is jeopardising a world-class vocational education and training system, says Jeff Gunningham, recently retired chief executive of TAFE South Australia.  But the apparent troubles besetting TAFE are the invention of a “misinformed media”, according to the Victorian minister.  Gunningham told the Victorian TAFE Association conference that bureaucratic bungling and an obsession with the bottom line is degrading … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ANU, Commonwealth policies, Group of 8, Navitas, Notices, TAFE, The Scan, University reform, Vocational education & training Tagged With: , , , , , ,

ACPET National Monday Update | 28 July 2014

29/07/2014 by

In Focus I want to provide some commentary on the following three areas: higher education, VET regulation and international education. 1. Higher Education It is really important for all private Higher Education providers to provide whatever support is possible to the proposed changes to Higher Education. I am aware that we will not all agree with some of the details but that debate is clearly secondary to the need to support the thrust of the reforms. Extension of choice to the private sector is a fundamental shift in higher education funding and is long overdue. Governments of all persuasions are happy to support choice between the public and private provision of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ACPET, Budget, Government, Higher education policy, Notices, Professional Development, TAFE, University reform Tagged With: , ,

Talking heads

21/07/2014 by
Talking Heads

Free creative careers seminar series. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….......… From radio to TV and music to photography: hear from experts who have made it in the industries they love. 23 July to 15 October : Melbourne Polytechnic, 144 High St Prahran. … [Read more...]

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ACPET National Monday Update 21 July 2014

21/07/2014 by

In Focus As the Acting CEO it is important for me to ensure all member services continue to be provided in accordance with members’ wishes.  We received over 390 responses to our member survey and you made some very clear suggestions for improvement even though there was a 90% satisfaction rate with ACPET’s overall performance. There has been a lot going on with all the end of financial year activities and our Auditors being in the office. I have been extremely pleased with the support I have received from all the ACPET staff.... Read more National ACPET's LLN Capable project - working towards our VET sector show case: Employease On 14 - 15 August, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ACPET, Notices, Professional Development, Tertiary media, The Scan, VET, Vocational education & training Tagged With: , ,

Six Big Questions at the frontiers of science

18/07/2014 by
PaulDavies_0

18 July 2014 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Renowned cosmologist and best-selling author Paul Davies will give the inaugural public lecture in the UNSW Big Questions Series on Tuesday 29 July. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….......… Professor Davies’ talk, Six Big Questions at the frontiers of science, will address some of the most challenging questions of existence – from the origins of the cosmos to cancer; from life’s murky beginnings to the search for ET. The lecture and Q&A will be chaired by ABC TV Catalyst presenter Dr Graham Phillips. Paul Davies is Regents’ Professor and Director of the Beyond Centre for Fundamental Concepts in Science, co-Director of … [Read more...]

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TDA Newsletter 14 July 2014

16/07/2014 by

Independent review of Trade Training Centres A member of the Productivity Commission, and former Commonwealth Departmental Secretary, Patricia Scott, has been appointed to undertake an independent review of Gillard government investment in Trade Training Centres (TTCs). Assistant Minister for Education, Sussan Ley said the review of TTCs would focus on ensuring stronger links between industry and schools and better career-guidance for students. Ms Ley said industry had raised numerous concerns about inconsistencies in the quality of training, qualifications and equipment offered from one TTC to the next. She said taxpayers had spent more than $1.4 billion on the program since Labor … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Budget, Government, Notices, TAFE, TAFE SA, The Scan, VET, Vocational education & training Tagged With: ,

ACPET National Monday Update 14 July 2014

16/07/2014 by

In Focus In Focus I have been acting CEO for a little over a week. It has been challenging for us all but I have been very fortunate that the Board Members, senior staff and a number of state committee members have been willing and able to assist with meetings and providing policy input. Claire Field has also provided an excellent and very professional handover. Thank you for all the support.  The following is a snap shot of some of the activities and key priorities for the week as well as dealing with all the usual end of year activities, including our annual financial audit.... Read more National ACPET's LLN Capable project - working towards our VET … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ACPET, ASQA, Budget, Government, Notices, Professional Development, VET, Vocational education & training Tagged With: , , , ,
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