Media releases
Remembering Aboriginal heroes who shaped Victoria's history
Monday 31 May 2021
The stories of Aboriginal heroes who helped shape Victoria’s history are being illuminated through a Federation University Australia research project.
The project ‘Aboriginal Heroes of Fire, Flood and Food’ will use film and digital mapping to chronicle Aboriginal acts of heroism, specifically in relation to fire, flood and the search ...
Ballarat young women Try-a-Trade
Tuesday 25 May 2021
More than 60 female secondary school students from across the Ballarat and Central Highlands region will be able to get hands-on trade experience at Federation TAFE’s first Try-a-Trade event.
Federation TAFE has partnered with Head Start to host the event on Wednesday 26 May.
New agreement to boost training and job opportunities in Gippsland
Friday 21 May 2021
There will be more opportunities for people in Gippsland to train for skilled jobs that are in demand with local employers, thanks to a new agreement between Federation University, Wellington Shire Council and TAFE Gippsland.
Welcome boost to skills, training, jobs and education in Victorian budget
Friday 21 May 2021
Federation University Australia welcomes the Victorian Government’s investment in skills and training, in the 2021-22 Victorian Budget.
Federation TAFE works closely with local employers to tackle the skills shortage in Ballarat and the Wimmera by providing courses that give our students the skills and training industry needs.
The $986 million in Budget funding for 25 ...
Federation launches new research centre in Gippsland and Ballarat
Friday 21 May 2021
Federation University Australia today launched a new research centre to support regional communities in transition, with the centre co-located at the Gippsland and Ballarat campuses.
The Future Regions Research Centre will work with local industry, government, regional and Indigenous communities to tackle the challenges facing our regions – from transitioning from coal-fired pow...
New childcare course to help tackle skills shortage in the Wimmera
Tuesday 18 May 2021
Childcare workers in the western Victoria will be able to gain a new qualification and increase their career opportunities through a new diploma at Federation TAFE’s Wimmera campus.
Federation TAFE is working with local employers to deliver new courses that will help tackle the skills shortage in the region, with childcare among the critical areas.
The stro...
Latrobe City and Federation Uni join forces to bolster local arts scene
Tuesday 18 May 2021
Federation University Australia and Latrobe City Council are working together to develop a thriving performing arts scene in the Gippsland region.
The partnership was launched with a new Federation University short course – Presence and Presentation – to help people improve their public presentation skills.
Held over 15 and 16 May at the Latrobe Perfo...
Federation University welcomes the 'start-up year'
Monday 17 May 2021
Federation University Australia welcomes the Federal Opposition’s focus on driving entrepreneurship and innovation in Australia, as outlined in Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese’s budget reply speech on Thursday.
Federation University welcomes budget investment in training and innovation
Wednesday 12 May 2021
Federation University Australia welcomes the Federal Government’s investment in skills, training, education, health, aged care and innovation in the 2021-22 Federal Budget.
The skills shortage is a significant challenge facing regional areas, and Federation University and Federation TAFE work closely with local employers to ensure our graduates have the skills they need.
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Research examines how to identify and improve Covid-19 vaccine effectiveness
Wednesday 12 May 2021
A new research partnership between Federation University and Ballarat Health Service (BHS) will examine how COVID-19 vaccines work within the body, and how the rate of effectiveness can be improved in those who do not develop antibodies to facilitate resistance to the disease.
Kidney gene discovery unlocks door to high blood pressure answers
Friday 7 May 2021
Federation University Australia is part of an international team of scientists that have discovered kidney genes responsible for high blood pressure, paving the way for new opportunities to treat the disease.
Federation University ends 2020 financially sound despite COVID
Wednesday 5 May 2021
Federation University Australia ended 2020 with a positive balance sheet and whole new approach to student learning, overcoming the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Federation University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Duncan Bentley joined the university in the middle of Victoria’s second lockdown and said prudent and collaborative financial and organisational management ...
Trade excellence on show
Tuesday 27 April 2021
The most skilled, up-and-coming tradespeople from across Ballarat and the Wimmera will come together tomorrow in preparation for this year’s WorldSkills Australia National Championships and Skills Show in August.
Federation to build Australian-first renewable energy training tower
Tuesday 27 April 2021Federation University Australia is set to build Australia’s first wind turbine training tower in Ballarat. The tender for construction of the 23-metre tower has been released, with construction expected to start on the Mt Helen campus by July. The tower has been designed with ladders and safety equipment that will give students real-world experience when training to wo...
Federation University ranked in top 200 worldwide for sustainable development goals
Tuesday 27 April 2021
Federation University has been ranked in the top 200 of higher education institutions in the world for its overall Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) impact.
Federation’s positive impact has been recognised internationally in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Impact Rankings.
The THE Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that as...
Performing arts students reclaim 2021 live theatre with original show
Wednesday 21 April 2021
Graduating Federation University third year Bachelor of Performing Arts students have drawn from the extended lockdown of COVID-19 for their exciting new show of original works commencing this Thursday.
Ballarat graduates celebrate
Monday 19 April 2021
Federation University graduates will be able to celebrate face-to-face at the first in-person graduation ceremonies in more than a year.
Students who could not attend graduation ceremonies in 2020 due to COVID-19 will join new graduates for a series of small graduation ceremonies across Federation’s campuses.
Ceremonies will be held in Ballarat from today until 23 Apri...