Media releases
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 2023
AusNet 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.
Federation University's Bachelor of Arts gets a boost
Friday 3 November 2023Federation University Australia is bolstering its Bachelor of Arts degree, with a revitalised course on offer from 2024. The Bachelor of Arts will feature a new History and Heritage Studies major and a strengthened Indigenous Studies major for which the University has recruited a new senior lecturer. The change follows a comprehensive review of the course to ensure it meets ...
Leading Immunologist to deliver 2023 Sir Albert Coates Oration in Ballarat
Wednesday 1 November 2023Leading Immunologist Misty Jenkins AO will be in Ballarat next week to present this year’s Sir Albert Coates Oration at Federation University Australia. The oration, which is delivered in association with the Albert Coates Memorial Trust, is an annual event which commemorates the life and achievements of one of Ballarat’s most revered public figures, Sir Albert Ernest Coat...
Gippsland alumni honoured in Federation University awards
Monday 30 October 2023
From supporting diverse communities, to promoting Gippsland’s prosperity, Federation University Australia’s alumni are being recognised for their distinguished contribution to their chosen fields.
Federation Arts Academy graduates take the stage for Showcase 2023
Thursday 26 October 2023Three years of training will culminate in a final showcase of performances this weekend for 36 Bachelor of Performing Arts students at Federation University Australia's Arts Academy. Graduates are presenting a range of songs, dances and monologues in the two-show live session including song classics Blue Moon and I Can’t Say No, as well as song and dance nu...
Gippsland and Berwick students celebrate graduations
Tuesday 24 October 2023More than 200 Federation University Australia students will celebrate their achievements at graduation ceremonies in Gippsland and Berwick this week. They will be among more than 650 graduates across the University’s campuses to mark the academic milestone in front of family, friends and classmates in October. Among them will be University Medallist Jessica Obersby, wh...
A message from the Vice-Chancellor of Federation University
Monday 23 October 2023Statement from Federation University Australia Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Duncan Bentley “Federation University Australia has been a strong advocate for the Yes campaign, and we are committed to continuing our leadership in reconciliation matters. The referendum result will not change our commitment to reconciliation, truth, and justice; this i...
Federation signs MOU to support management of key Murray Region site
Friday 13 October 2023Murray Irrigation and Federation University Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will see the University’s Future Regions Research Centre (FRRC) develop recommendations to ensure the effective end-of-life management of a key water management system in the Murray Darling Basin.
Ballarat alumni honoured in Federation University awards
Monday 9 October 2023
From supporting vulnerable communities and advocating for small businesses, to researching the impacts of cryptocurrency, Federation University Australia’s alumni are being recognised for their distinguished contribution to their chosen fields.
Vale Jacqueline Dark
Thursday 5 October 2023Federation University Australia is deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of 2016 Distinguished Alumna Jacqueline Dark. Despite graduating from our University with a Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) and Bachelor of Applied Science (Physics), Jacqueline went on to forge an enormously successful career as an opera singer and musical theatre performer gaining accola...
New University ratings reveal where Federation leads the way
Wednesday 4 October 2023The 2024 Good Universities Guide ratings have revealed that Federation University Australia maintains its position as the top university nationally for first in family enrolments, while also leading numerous higher education categories both nationally and across the state.
Ballarat students celebrate graduations
Tuesday 3 October 2023More than 450 Federation University Australia university and TAFE students will celebrate their achievements at three graduation ceremonies in Ballarat this week. They will be among more than 650 graduates across the University’s campuses to mark the academic milestone in front of family, friends and classmates in October. Among them will be Master of Social Work (Qual...
Federation University shining spotlight on neurodiversity inclusion
Wednesday 27 September 2023Federation University Australia’s is shining a spotlight on Autism, ADHD and learning disabilities such as dyslexia in a new research project aimed at bolstering student retention and inclusion at university.
Federation University to prepare Nurse Practitioners in new Master's Degree
Tuesday 26 September 2023Federation University Australia is working with the regional Victorian health sector to boost its nursing capacity with the launch of a Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) course. The course is designed for highly skilled registered nurses who have been working in a specialty area in the sector. Nurse Practitioners can conduct advanced health assessments, order and interp...
New research reveals lifestyle changes to combat high blood pressure
Monday 18 September 2023Mindfulness practices such as meditation and yoga should be recommended to people with high blood pressure, according to a comprehensive review of lifestyle changes related to hypertension by researchers at Federation University Australia.