Headline:

Integrating learning and work

Abstract:

In response to industry and business demand for employable graduates, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Innovative Research Universities network will work together to promote and enhance Work Integrated Learning partnerships between businesses and universities.

Keywords:

Higher education

Category:

Education

Order code: 180609Nacara – Word count: 369 – Publish date: 22 June 2009

Headline:

ACARA membership announced

Abstract:

Australian Education Ministers have announced the membership of the new Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), with Professor Barry McGaw appointed as chair and Tony Mackay as deputy chair.

Keywords:

Education, government policy

Category:

Education

Order code: 180609Nearlychildhood – Word count: 460 – Publish date: 22 June 2009

Headline:

ARC funding for early childhood study

Abstract:

A new five-year study led by the University of Melbourne into the quality of early childhood education and care in Australia will help to ensure children are offered the best possible start to formal learning.

Keywords:

Education, childcare, research

Category:

Education

Order code: 080609Ngradpathway – Word count: 400 – Publish date: 9 June 2009

Headline:

Graduates achieve better employment outcomes: survey

Abstract:

A new study conducted by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) concludes that bachelor graduates from Australian universities have sound employment participation rates, low unemployment, high work satisfaction, and salaries that increase substantially and are much higher than the national average.

Keywords:

Higher education, employment, university

Category:

Education