Media releases
Celebrating graduation milestone in Ballarat
Monday 18 March 2024More than 760 Federation University Australia university and TAFE students will celebrate their achievements at five graduation ceremonies in Ballarat this week. They will be among more than 1200 graduates across the University’s campuses to mark the academic milestone in front of family, friends and classmates in March. Among them will be University Medal recipient Ga...
New course to bolster Wimmera teaching workforce
Thursday 14 March 2024The Wimmera’s teaching workforce is set to get a boost, with Federation University Australia offering an education degree at Horsham in 2024 thanks to the support of the Victorian Government.
Scientists head to Antarctica to assess spread of HPAI
Thursday 14 March 2024On December 31, 2023, the Antarctic Wildlife Health Network (AWHN) reported the first suspected case of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Antarctica, shortly followed by reports of suspected cases at nearby Esperanza Base, an Argentine research station in Hope Bay, Trinity Peninsula.
One year on, Centre for Reconciliation focused on transformational change
Wednesday 13 March 2024One year on from its establishment, Federation University Australia’s National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth and Justice remains focused advocating for Voice, Treaty and Truth. The Centre was created by Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Reconciliation, Professor Andrew Gunstone in March 2023 to drive national and regional transformational change in reconciliation. Pr...
Excellence on show at Federation TAFE Awards
Friday 1 March 2024Federation TAFE’s outstanding achievers were celebrated at the 2024 Federation TAFE Awards for Excellence with forty award winners announced at a gala event at The Mining Exchange, Ballarat, on Thursday 29 February.
Federation Professor to share Indigenous expertise at ASEAN Summit
Thursday 29 February 2024Federation University Australia’s Professor Emma Lee will share her expertise in Indigenous land and sea management on the international stage at the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit.
Psychology graduates key to meeting industry in the region demand
Monday 26 February 2024Federation University Psychology graduates could be the key to address shortages in one of the most in-demand sectors in the region. Federation University’s Psychology student enrolments have increased by 87% since 2019 across Bachelor to Master courses, creating a pipeline of skilled workers to meet the increasing demand, which is set to increase 13.3% by 2024 (Sour...
Federation University welcomes Accord final report
Monday 26 February 2024Federation University Australia welcomes the release of the Australian Universities Accord final report, in particular the proposed reforms on more equitable access to post-secondary education and greater alignment between vocational and higher education.
Students converge on campus for Federation University's O'Week
Monday 26 February 2024Campus tours, course overviews and student get-togethers will mark the beginning of semester as more than 3000 new students transition to university life across Federation University Australia’s campuses this week.
Vegemite inventor spreads ongoing legacy through new scholarship
Thursday 22 February 2024Federation University Australia has announced the establishment of a new scholarship for students in the region, made possible by the Cyril Callister Foundation. This Cyril Callister Scholarship aims to support regional youth in pursuing their dreams of higher education and following in the footsteps of the renowned Australian scientist and inventor of Vegemite, Cyril Call...
Funding to support sustainability of Wimmera care industry
Tuesday 20 February 2024Federation University’s Future Regions Research Centre (FRRC) Hub in Horsham, Federation TAFE and Wimmera Southern Mallee Development have started a new collaborative project to address the care worker skills shortage in the greater Wimmera region.
Federation to bring Innovation Series events to Berwick
Monday 19 February 2024Thought leaders from across the state with be sharing their insight into various challenges and opportunities in the South East Melbourne region during a new series of events hosted by Federation University Australia at its Berwick Campus.
Federation to bring Innovation Series events to heart of Ballarat
Monday 19 February 2024Thought leaders from across the state with be sharing their insight into various challenges and opportunities in the Ballarat region during a new series of events hosted by Federation University Australia at its SMB Campus.
A transformational agenda for skills and vocational education
Friday 16 February 2024Professor Duncan Bentley, Vice-Chancellor and President, Federation University Australia Australia currently faces a dire shortage of skills for the jobs needed to drive our economy and productivity forward. As the number of school leavers entering post-secondary education continues to dwindle, we must start to take full advantage of our human capital if we wish t...
No wall too high for bricklayer, Bec
Tuesday 6 February 2024Bec Wilding is proving that no wall is too high for her to pursue a career in Bricklaying. The 44-year-old started studying a Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying in November 2023 and hasn’t looked back.
Statement from Federation University Australia
Friday 2 February 2024STATEMENT FROM FEDERATION UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIA “Federation University Australia strongly supports the academic freedom and free speech of all our academic staff to speak on matters relating to their academic expertise. “More broadly, Federation believes that for democracy to succeed people must be allowed to express facts and opinion...
Reducing greenhouse emissions with hydrogen farm technology
Monday 29 January 2024Federation University Australia, in collaboration with the CSIRO and industry partner Foton Mobility, is undertaking research into reducing greenhouse emissions from the agriculture sector by replacing diesel powertrains in tractors with a hydrogen fuel cell-electric system.
Federation TAFE first in Australia for medicinal cannabis courses
Monday 15 January 2024Federation TAFE will partner with agri-tech business GemKom to deliver the first nationally accredited training in medicinal cannabis cultivation and production in Australia, supported by a $1.6 million Workforce Training Innovation Fund (WTIF) grant from the Victorian Government.
Federation shares Sport Science expertise with cycling community during 2024 Roadnats
Tuesday 2 January 2024Athletes and performance coaches participating in the Federation University Road Nationals will benefit from world-renowned Sport Science expertise through a series of seminars that will be co-hosted by AusCycling and Federation University Australia.
Strengthening international ties as scholarship recipient heads to India
Friday 15 December 2023Bridie Sterling, a 27-year-old student in her third year of a Bachelor of Community and Human Services at Federation University Australia, is set to put her passion for society and community into action as she prepares to venture to India next year.
AusNet commits $280,000 for scholarships at Federation University
Monday 11 December 2023AusNet today announced a 10-year, $280,000 scholarship agreement with Federation University Australia to support the next generation of the renewable energy workforce. AusNet Chief Executive Officer David Smales said the scholarships, which include two specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and one for a female STEM student, will provide financial support to ...
Federation University secures record number of New Colombo Plan scholarships
Friday 8 December 2023Federation University Australia has secured six scholarships as part of the New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarship Program. The NCP Scholarship program is an initiative from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) that is designed to lift knowledge of the Indo-Pacific by supporting Australian students to study and undertake internships in the region. The p...
'Made You Look'! Former Federation academic launches new art exhibition
Friday 8 December 2023An exhibition at Federation University Australia’s Post Office Gallery in Ballarat will showcase Geoff Wallis’ recent series of paintings, ‘Made You Look’! The ‘Made You Look’! Series will be informed by Wallis’s extensive knowledge of art history and contemporary art issues and ideas. In the paintings, text is used as a ...
Federation TAFE apprentice wins second Golden Plate
Tuesday 5 December 2023Federation TAFE student and rising culinary star, Alexis Saville has been named Apprentice of the Year at the 2023 Golden Plate Awards, the second year running she has won the prestigious title. The Golden Plate Awards which showcase and celebrate the best of regional Victorian hospitality were announced on Monday 27 November in front of more than 100 of the state’s culinary ind...
New data reveals Federation researchers rank among world's best
Monday 4 December 2023A group of Federation University Australia researchers have been named in a distinguished list of the world’s most cited scholars. Each year Elsevier, a global leader in information and analytics, and the prestigious Stanford University compile a list of the world’s top academics based on the number of citations received in the previous year. In 2023, 15 researchers from F...
Deakin and Federation sign agreement to support manufacturing in Ballarat
Monday 4 December 2023Deakin University and Federation University Australia have signed an agreement that will help drive innovation in the manufacturing sector within the Ballarat region. The ManuFutures ‘Ignite’ program will help entrepreneurs and product-based start-up businesses accelerate ideas into innovative, sustainable manufacturing solutions. The program will offer a free 12-week work...
A wealth of knowledge on offer at Info Day
Thursday 23 November 2023Prospective students will next month have the opportunity to visit Federation University Australia’s campuses and meet with experienced advisors ahead of making a final decision about their post-secondary education.
New centre to support 'optimal ageing'
Tuesday 21 November 2023A new Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre based at Monash University aims to boost research and training to nurture a holistic, preventative and user-empowered system to support Australia’s ageing population.
Partnership to provide pipeline of skilled nurses in Melbourne's south east
Tuesday 14 November 2023Federation University Australia and St John of God Hospital are working together to educate the next generation of local nurses to help address the skills needs of the south east Victoria region. Through a Fellowship program, students are embedded within St John of God Health Care’s three South East Melbourne hospitals. Here, they will complete their clinical placement throughou...
Federation University to host Future of Regions workshop in Ararat
Friday 10 November 2023As ongoing urbanisation continues to create economic, social and environmental challenges in regional areas, Federation University Australia is hosting a ‘Future of Regions’ workshop in Ararat with the aim of developing solutions for the sustainable future of regional Australia.