Media releases
Plan to transform Camp Street precinct gets major boost from government
Wednesday 8 June 2022A plan to transform Federation University Australia’s Camp Street Campus in Ballarat is being supported with a $350,000 grant from the Victorian Government, to determine the best use for the site, which could become an exciting new cultural, arts, entertainment or business precinct.
'Place of Being' launched at Wimmera Campus to celebrate connection to country
Thursday 2 June 2022A ‘Place of Being’ (Dyata) to be unveiled tomorrow at Federation University Australia’s Wimmera Campus will enable students, staff, and the wider community to experience spiritual and cultural practices, including smoking ceremonies.
Federation research helping to improve bus safety and accessibility
Monday 30 May 2022
World-class research by Federation University Australia is helping improve bus safety and accessibility for passengers using wheelchairs and mobility devices.
The University has today welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement of a first phase roll-out of wheelchair containment and restraint systems in up-to 30 metropolitan buses, which will create a more independent...
Unearthing the past to enable a modern era for SMB Campus
Thursday 26 May 2022
The transformation of Federation University Australia’s SMB Campus has entered an exciting new phase with construction underway on a proposed IBM Emerging Technologies Hub.
The Hub will aim to support high-end displays and ways to interact with big and diverse data sets that are inherent in much of modern research.
The project will involve the extension of Technology P...
Partnering with remote communities to find health solutions
Monday 23 May 2022Federation University Australia is partnering with the Far East Gippsland community to improve access to health services as the region continues to recover from the Black Summer Bushfires. The University’s Collaborative Evaluation and Research Group (CERG) is working with the Deddick Valley Isolated Community Group and Errinundra to Snowy Community Recovery Committee to identify...
Federation welcomes Federal funding to transform chronic health outcomes
Monday 16 May 2022
A $3.62 million research grant announced today by the Federal Government will help fund a project to transform chronic health outcomes through digital innovation.
Federation University Australia will lead the development of a ‘patient first’ digital platform for patients to self-manage their chronic illness and provide data about their progress to clinicians.
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Federation partners with EY and Government to deliver up to 200 new jobs for Ballarat
Friday 13 May 2022
Federation University Australia together with Ernst & Young (EY) and the Victorian Government have teamed up to deliver up to 200 new jobs over the next three years.
The new EY Nearshore Delivery Centre to be located in the Federation University Ballarat Tech Park will service clients in Australia and across the wider APAC region.
The new centre to initially deliver high...
Record number of scholarships to transform students' lives
Tuesday 10 May 2022Federation University Australia is transforming the lives of students through a record number of scholarships awarded in 2022. This year the University, in partnership with generous donors, is awarding 194 scholarships across its campuses totalling more than $540,000. The scholarships give students the opportunity to succeed in their studies without the stress of financial p...
Federation maintains strong standing in sustainable impact rankings
Tuesday 10 May 2022
Federation University Australia has been ranked among the top 25 per cent of universities worldwide for its positive impact.
The university is in the top 300 of higher education institutions in the world for its overall Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) impact as part of the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Impact Rankings.
The impact rankings are ...
Federation University positions itself for strong growth: 2021 Annual Report
Tuesday 3 May 2022
Responding to the global pandemic and positioning Federation University Australia for strong growth were the university’s key focuses in 2021.
Federation’s 2021 Annual Report tabled in the Victorian Parliament today shows that a loss in international student revenue and a drop in domestic student enrolments due to online learning fatigue were significantly impacti...
Building a strong and sustainable university
Tuesday 3 May 2022
By Federation University Australia Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Duncan Bentley
In 2022, we have pressed the accelerator on building a strong and sustainable university for Ballarat and all the regions we serve.
We are enriching the student experience, renewing our teaching programs, taking a digital-first approach, making better use of our real estate assets and p...
Ballarat's art school heritage on show in new exhibition
Wednesday 27 April 2022A major exhibition at Federation University’s Post Office Gallery in Ballarat will showcase the history of one of the University’s key predecessor institutions - the former Ballarat Technical Art School.
Cadetship program to provide real-world training in offshore wind sector
Wednesday 13 April 2022Federation University Australia and Star of the South are working together to build a skilled local workforce for Gippsland’s emerging renewable energy sector. Together they have launched the Fed Cadet Program giving a Gippsland-based Federation University student the opportunity to work in the offshore wind sector while completing their degree. Star of the South, Aust...
Victoria's premier regional university goes national with Federation University online
Thursday 31 March 2022
Federation University Australia is further expanding into regional and remote communities across Australia with the launch today of Federation University Online.
The university will initially offer seven entirely online programs based on best practice digital education.
As Victoria’s premier regional university and the number one university in Australia for enrol...
Federation celebrates the success of Gippsland and Berwick graduates
Tuesday 29 March 2022Federation University Australia is celebrating the success of 500 graduates with ceremonies at its Gippsland Campus and Bunjil Place this week. The students are among 1500 across the university’s campuses to mark the education milestone in front of family, friends and their classmates this month, following two years of adapting to new ways of learning during the g...
Australia's first renewable energy tower officially open at Federation University
Friday 25 March 2022Australia’s first renewable energy training tower has been officially opened today at Federation University Australia in Ballarat. The 23-metre-high tower is Stage 1 of the Asia Pacific Renewable Energy Training Centre (APRETC). The tower was officially opened by the Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle MP and the Member for Wendouree Julianna Addison MP, along with repre...
Addressing skills shortages in the Wimmera is a top priority for new TAFE Director
Thursday 24 March 2022The new Director of Federation TAFE’s Wimmera Campus says that addressing skills shortages in the region is a top priority. With over 20 years of experience in the sector, Ms Christine Brown is looking forward to working closely with local industries to deliver the training they need to succeed. She will work collaboratively with Industry Advisory Groups, e...
Federation students to embark on international placements of a lifetime
Monday 21 March 2022
More than 160 Federation University Australia students will enrich their learning experiences this year with 12 international study placements and study tours across the Indo Pacific region.
From animal health and conservation in rural Nepal, to an immersive nursing placement in Tonga, the students will gain practical skills and knowledge in their fields of study as part of the Federa...
Federation University to celebrate the success of 1500 graduates
Thursday 17 March 2022
Federation University Australia will celebrate the success of 1500 graduates beginning this week with ceremonies in Ballarat.
Higher education and TAFE graduates will mark the education milestone in front of family, friends and their classmates following two years of adapting to new ways of learning during the global pandemic.
Among the graduates is Vice-Chancellor's Awa...
Federation TAFE welcomes $2.1 million to upgrade equipment and facilities
Wednesday 16 March 2022
Funding announced today by the Minister for Training and Skills and Minister for Higher Education, The Hon. Gayle Tierney MP, will deliver state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to benefit students and apprentices at Federation TAFE.
Next generation of Gippsland artists stage end of year exhibition at Churchill
Tuesday 15 March 2022Gippsland residents with an eye for art will have the chance to see and purchase works from our next generation of budding artists at Federation University Australia’s End of Year Exhibition (EYE) at Churchill’s Switchback Gallery.
New research centre to explore delivery of affordable, reliable and sustainable energy
Friday 11 March 2022
Finding new and better ways to deliver affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy to regional and remote communities is a key aim of the Centre for New Energy Transition Research (CfNETR) launched today at Federation University Australia in Ballarat.
Students to grow their skills at the Ballarat Begonia Festival
Monday 7 March 2022
Horticulture students from Federation TAFE will create a wildlife friendly garden display at this year’s Ballarat Begonia Festival.
The garden will be designed to attract native insects, birds and mammals by providing food sources, shelter and safety, as well as nesting sites.
Student Alex Clements-Tyler is undertaking a Certificate III in Horticulture and ...
Student efforts celebrated at TAFE Excellence Awards
Friday 4 March 2022Thirty-nine Federation TAFE students have been recognised for their achievements at the 2022 TAFE Awards for Excellence. Awards presented include the Apprentice of the Year, EJT Tippett Outstanding Achievement Award (Vocational Student of the Year), and the Rotary Club of Ballarat Endeavour Award, among others. Federation TAFE student, Isabella Faull, who...
Federation stages festival to celebrate return of students to campus
Wednesday 2 March 2022Federation University Australia is celebrating the return of students to its campuses with a festival of music, food and fun activities. ‘Fed Fest’ events are being held across the University’s Mt Helen, Berwick and Gippsland campuses this week as a culmination of orientation activities to help students settle into university life. The carnival ...
Nursing students play important role in easing health system stress
Tuesday 1 March 2022
New data shows the important role that Federation University Australia’s nursing students have played in helping to ease pressure on Victoria’s health system.
Data compiled by the university shows a 75 per cent increase over 12 months in placement hours for Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery students in a hospital, aged care home or clinic.
The stu...
Top trade teacher wins national award
Tuesday 1 March 2022Federation TAFE’s Electrotechnology teacher, Iaian Fricker, has been awarded the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Trade Teacher of the Year Award. Iaian has been working with Federation TAFE since 2013, excelling during COVID-19 by adapting his delivery and supporting his students through difficult times. He is diligent, committed, and professional, with no stu...
New research centre aims to boost funding for regional communities
Tuesday 22 February 2022
Regional communities will have more support to apply for government funding thanks to a new research centre based at Federation University Australia’s Gippsland Campus.
The university today launched the Collaborative Evaluation and Research Group (CERG) to support non-government and community organisations to evaluate projects, from local health initiatives to school and communi...
New research centre to find digital solutions for a prosperous future
Friday 18 February 2022
Federation University Australia today launched a new research centre that will use digital technology to help Australian communities to prosper, manage natural resources and safeguard against cyber-attacks.
Over 170 students to get a taste of life on campus in Horsham
Wednesday 16 February 2022
Over 170 students will converge on Federation TAFE’s Wimmera Campus in Horsham today for a Student Services Expo and Welcome Day activities.
Diploma of Nursing student Rebecca Ferluga will excitedly be attending the events as she enters her second year of study.
Rebecca has moved into nursing looking for a new challenge after being a childhood educato...