Newsletter

by Jim Davidson

Honorary  Fellow Jim Davidson reflects on how the Australian Vocational Education and Training system arrived at its present state. Read article

by Prof. Frank Larkins & Assoc. Prof. Ian Marshman

An analysis of the financial performance of Australian universities in 2014 by two former University of Melbourne executives. Read paper

by Katherine Johnson, Deborah Warr, Kelsey Hegarty and Marilys Guillemin

A group of University of Melbourne-based academics write about their faculty's attempt to increase gender equity. Read article

10-14 April 2016, Langkawi, Malaysia

A week-long intensive for senior university executives focusing on how to be 'mission-centred and market smart'. Limited places available. Read more or register on our website.

2 March 2016, Canberra

A roundtable on TAFE's contribution to Australia's National Innovation and Science Agenda. Guest speakers include public college leaders from Canada, NZ and the UK, who will share their countries' experience with applied research. Read more or register on our website.

4 April 2016, Melbourne
16 May 2016, Sydney

Symposia addressing issues of governance and structure for leaders and managers in VET. More dates to be announced for other capital cities around Australia. Read more or register on our website.

Research project

This project aims to develop a framework that describes how VET teachers typically progress from novice to expert. Read more about the project or participate in the survey.

9 May -  4 July 2016

An online subject providing an overview of the key elements of leading and managing internationalisation in tertiary education. Read more or apply.

11 May - 2 July 2016

An online subject examining the concepts and practices of risk management, and how they apply to tertiary education. Read more or apply.

25 July - 23 October 2016

An online subject focusing on the promotion of sustainable leadership and governance practices in tertiary education. Read more or apply.

25 July - 23 September 2016

An online subject on international approaches to quality assurance in tertiary education. Read more or apply.

25 July - 23 September 2016

An online subject providing an overview of the elements required in research leadership and management in an institutional setting. Read more or apply.

11 March 2016, Melbourne

Jointly presented by the EU Centre on Shared Complex Challenges, University of Melbourne, this practical workshop will explore key actions needed to lead and build an entrepreneurial institution. Read more or register.

12.30-1.30pm, 7 March 2016, Melbourne

Seminar on the interim results of a longitudinal study into critical thinking, problem solving and communication for a cyclical improvement program. Read more.

1-2pm, 16 March 2016, Melbourne

A talk on lessons learned about social networks in higher education, from face-to-face to MOOCs. Read more.

1-2pm, 11 April 2016, Melbourne

In this talk, University College London (UCL) Vice Provost Prof. Anthony Smith will explain the UCL 20-year strategy, UCL 2034, and what it aims to achieve for this research-intensive university. Read more.

Serial entrepreneur, and Master of Tertiary Education Management alumnus, Frances Valintine talked to New Zealand's Techday Educators about the role of technology in education. Read article.

Durban University of Technology Director for Research and Postgraduate Support, and another alumnus of our Master of Tertiary Education Management, Professor Sibusiso (Sibu) Moyo was featured on her institution's website after scoring first class honours for her Masters. Read article.