New community research hubs slated for Melbourne’s west Thursday August 26, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Victoria University will receive $17.2 million from the state government for three new research hubs focusing on happier and healthier communities in Melbourne’s west.
More than a third of Australian families cannot afford childcare Thursday July 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social One in three families are spending more on childcare than on groceries, and for 85% of families childcare fees exceed their spending on utility bills.
Premium Insights and analysis Universities hit by revenue losses claim industry partnerships not the solution Thursday May 20, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social A panel of vice chancellors argues the cost of research cannot be met by partnerships with industry as a solution to changing university business models.
Australia’s international education sector faces major slump, with students snubbing online learning Sunday May 16, 2021 By Melissa Coade Education Dr Peter Hurley's modelling shows the sector will shrink by over 50% to $20.5 billion by the end of 2022, and 'the trend is strongly…
Australia's tertiary sector is in need of “urgent” reform, says report Monday June 3, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Education Australia’s tertiary education sector needs "urgent" reform as the participation rate of young Australians declines, a new report from the Mitchell Institute has warned.
