Media releases
Students get hands-on at Federation University Sport Science Experience
Friday 28 June 2024Over 450 Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) students from schools across Victoria will visit Federation University Australia this month as part of their Physical Education (PE) studies. Students from 21 schools as far afield as Moama, Bendigo, Ararat, Kaniva, and Warrnambool, will attend one-day workshops at Federation’s Mt Helen Campus (Ballarat) and receive expert ...
Federation University receives $1.2m funding for soils research program
Friday 28 June 2024Federation University has been awarded $1.2m of funding from the Cooperative Research Centre for High Performance Soils (Soil CRC) to extend research programs which investigate soil performance metrics and federating soils data with the aim of improving farming yield and productivity.
Injury leads to career and New Colombo Plan Scholarship for Federation student
Monday 24 June 2024A positive experience during two years of allied health treatment following an ankle restructure has led student Kaitlin White pursuing a career as an Exercise Physiologist. Kaitlin felt that she received such exceptional care during her treatment, that it motivated her to study a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science at Federation University’s Mt Helen Campus. ...
Federation University students supporting healthcare across the state
Thursday 20 June 2024Federation University Australia is a critical supporter of healthcare through Victoria, with thousands of new graduates entering the sector each year, while also supporting healthcare providers during their placements.
Federation University proposes redundancies as part of Future Fed transformation
Wednesday 19 June 2024Federation University today confirmed that 163 positions across the university are proposed to be made redundant as part of the Future Fed initiative announced in March, which is designed to put the University on a sustainable financial footing.
Federation receives top marks for graduate employment outcomes
Tuesday 18 June 2024Federation University Australia has been named the highest-ranking University in Victoria – and second in Australia - for full-time postgraduate employment, while also scoring highly for undergraduate employment outcomes.
Renowned authors and emerging talent to come together for writers festival
Tuesday 18 June 2024The inaugural Regional Writers Rise Festival will bring together a variety of stories and storytellers to showcase the rich narratives of the Gippsland region. Organised by Federation University Australia, the festival will include writing workshops, author readings, and opportunities to learn from local researchers, with events held across Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 June. Gi...
Partnership to boost new energy skills in Gippsland
Tuesday 18 June 2024Federation University Australia and Corio Generation have joined forces to facilitate Gippsland’s transition to renewable energy production. As part of a new collaboration agreement, the University and the global offshore wind developer will support the reskilling of the local workforce and work to accelerate innovation in renewable energy research. The agreement inclu...
Regional living a drawcard for international students
Monday 17 June 2024Moving to a new country can be daunting, but one Federation University student has found the experience to be life-changing, after moving to Ballarat to study and falling in love with life in a regional city.
Outer city living a drawcard for international students
Monday 17 June 2024Moving to a new country can be daunting, but one Federation University student has found the experience to be life-changing, after moving to Berwick to study and falling in love with life in a regional city.
Federation University new energy grant to boost Australia-India ties
Thursday 13 June 2024Federation University Australia researchers will use their expertise in planning for the transition to new energy systems in a program that aims to help boost Australia’s economic ties with India.
Partnership to connect regional businesses with AI expertise
Thursday 30 May 2024Federation University Australia’s Morwell Innovation Centre will become a base for businesses that are seeking expert advice on artificial intelligence (AI) and how to adopt it safely. Gippsland AI company RedgridGPT has been awarded a $4.2 million Australian Government grant through the AI Adopt Program to provide guidance to regional small-to-medium-sized businesses in the agr...
Foundation scholarships a boost for Berwick students
Thursday 23 May 2024A record number of students are being supported through scholarships at Federation University Australia with 254 scholarships awarded in 2024. This year the University, in partnership with generous donors, is awarding more than $859,000 worth of scholarships across its campuses. Since Federation University’s formation in 2014, the number of scholarships has grown with ...
Scholarship boost helping more Gippsland students
Wednesday 22 May 2024A record number of students are being supported through scholarships at Federation University Australia with 254 scholarships awarded in 2024. This year the University, in partnership with generous donors, is awarding more than $859,000 worth of scholarships across its campuses. Since Federation University’s formation in 2014, the number of scholarships has grown with ...
Anglicare Victoria and Federation University help ease social work shortages
Tuesday 21 May 2024Federation University Australia and Anglicare Victoria are teaming up to create a pipeline of skilled family violence social workers to meet a growing demand. Brooke Pym has been working at Anglicare Victoria in Gippsland for 11 years working as an Integrated Family Services Team Leader and has recently enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work at Federation to enhance her skillse...
Forum to inspire Gippsland innovation
Monday 20 May 2024A Federation University Australia forum will bring experts together to help encourage the young entrepreneurs of the future and boost innovation in Gippsland. Fed Forum: Innovation and Entrepreneurship to be held at the Morwell Innovation Centre on Wednesday, 12 June is part of Gippsland’s ‘Festival of Big I...
Federation University ranked in top 15% of global young universities
Sunday 19 May 2024Federation University Australia’s reputation as one of the top young universities globally has been reaffirmed following the release of the latest Times Higher Education Young Universities rankings.
Federation University supports a priority skills international student arrangement
Wednesday 15 May 2024On Monday, 13 May 2024 the Vice-Chancellor of Federation University Australia, Professor Duncan Bentley, wrote to the Commonwealth Minister for Education and Minister for Home Affairs proposing a regional student skills visa to complement announced reforms to Australia’s international education sector.
Federation University and McMillans delivering real industry experience with Co-op placements
Wednesday 15 May 2024Federation University has partnered with McMillans Accounting and Financial Planning in Traralgon to deliver Co-op placements to students, helping them to get a head start in their chosen profession.
Federation welcomes budget pledge for further TAFE funding.
Wednesday 8 May 2024Federation TAFE welcomes the State Government’s budget announcement of $555 million funding to boost vocational education and training, support regional schools and TAFEs, and deliver more Free TAFE courses to help upskill Victoria’s workforce.
Federation University welcomes more Australian Government support for students
Tuesday 7 May 2024Federation University Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement of extra support for higher education and vocational education and training students taking placements in critical occupations and managing higher education loan repayments.
Federation TAFE engineered for success in the Wimmera
Tuesday 7 May 2024Federation TAFE has received $2.6 million from the State Government to establish a new engineering learning space, enabling delivery of the Certificate III Engineering – Fabrication Trade course back on-site at its Wimmera Campus.
Inaugural writers festival to hear diverse Gippsland voices
Monday 6 May 2024Storytellers from across Gippsland and regional Victoria are invited to participate in the inaugural Regional Writers Rise Festival to give voice to a diverse range of stories. Spearheaded by Federation University Australia students, the festival will feature the ‘Rise Up’ short story competition which aims to break down barriers to writing and publishing for regional comm...
Scholarship boost helping more Ballarat students
Monday 6 May 2024A record number of students are being supported through scholarships at Federation University Australia with 254 scholarships awarded in 2024. This year the University, in partnership with generous donors, is awarding more than $859,000 worth of scholarships across its campuses. Since Federation University’s formation in 2014, the number of scholarships has grown with ...
Federation University stands against gender-based violence
Monday 6 May 2024Federation University Australia is committed to bringing an end to physical, sexual, emotional and psychological harm against women and children by supporting its students, staff, and wider communities throughout the state.
Preparing for takeoff into Avionics with New Colombo Plan Scholarship
Monday 6 May 2024Federation University Australia student Angus Siegloff will be jet-setting to Japan in June after being awarded a New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarship that will help him achieve his aspirations for a career in Avionics Engineering.
Federation University 2023 Annual Report tabled in Victorian Parliament
Wednesday 1 May 2024Federation University Australia’s Annual Report for 2023 was tabled in the Victorian State Parliament today. The ongoing financial effects of a downward trend in student enrolments, was further impacted in 2023 by unexpected but necessary changes to international student visa arrangements, resulting in the University recording a significant deficit for the second successive year...
Federation University charge to enhance the status of the Vocational Education and Training sector
Tuesday 30 April 2024Federation University researchers have contributed to the improvement of the perceived lower status of Vocational Education and Training (VET) through their input to the recent House of Representatives’ Inquiry into the Perceptions and Status of VET.
Earn while you learn in Early Childhood Education
Monday 29 April 2024Victorian early childhood educators will be able to complete a teaching degree while they work as part of a new partnership between Federation University Australia, the Victorian Government and TAFE providers.
Federation welcomes budget pledge for further TAFE funding
Sunday 28 April 2024Federation TAFE welcomes the State Government’s budget announcement of $555 million funding to boost vocational education and training, support regional schools and TAFEs, and deliver more Free TAFE courses to help upskill Victoria’s workforce.