This new report explores the implications of different types of migration and displacement for education systems and the impact that reforming education can have on addressing the challenges faced by those who are vulnerable. More...
The International Review of Education – Journal of Lifelong Learning (IRE) invites submissions from researchers and practitioners of education. Priority will be given to papers on adult education, non-formal education and literacy, and formal education viewed through the lens of lifelong learning. Consistent with the mandate of the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL), the IRE promotes research on lifelong learning from all regions of the world and supports efforts to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It serves policymakers and practitioners, as well as the research community. More...
The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) condemns the secret deal announced today to establish a Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation at the University of Wollongong (UOW). In the interests of transparency, UOW management must release the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) reached with the Ramsay Centre. More...University staffing data published by the Department, shows this year that full time equivalent (FTE) of secure, ongoing positions at universities has dropped to 49.1%. In 2017 the figure was 52.2% - this 2.2% decline represents the loss of 1,403 secure positions at universities in one year – reflecting a continuing decline in ongoing employment in the past decade (see attached charts). More...The National Tertiary Education Union has called on major political parties to adopt the Australian Greens proposal to scrap fees for TAFE and undergraduate university degrees. More...The National Tertiary Education Union said the Federal budget windfall revealed in 2018/19 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook, (MYEFO), should be used to reverse the crippling $2.2 billion freeze on university funding. More...Officer and Related Party Disclosure Statements are required to be made available to members under s.293J of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act (2009). More...School of Education NTEU members resolve to fight on, despite University determination to act against the interest of our communities. More...The MYEFO revealed a substantial financial windfall to the government in the form of higher revenue and lower expenditure compared to forecasts included in the 2018-19 federal Budget delivered in May by then Treasurer, Scott Morrison. The main reason for this windfall gain and the improved budget bottom line was due to increased corporate tax revenue as result of higher than expected iron ore and coal price and reduced spending on welfare payments. More...The data shows that total FTE employment at Australian universities in 2018 was 134,112. This was up from 128,986 in 2017, an increase of 5,126FTE or 4%. More.../https%3A%2F%2Fprofilepics.canalblog.com%2Fprofilepics%2F1%2F0%2F1076071.jpg)
