Media releases
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.
Free online platform to tackle children's mental health crisis
Sunday 28 April 2024Young Australians with mental health concerns will no longer have to wait or miss out on help with the launch of a free online mental health platform. Momentum brings vital evidence-informed treatments, tools and techniques to the fingertips of seven to 17-year-olds who are experiencing common mental health issues. The innovative platform was a collaborative project develope...
Star of the stage returns to Ballarat for masterclass at Federation Arts Academy
Monday 22 April 2024Federation University Australia graduate and world-renowned musical theatre performer Josh Piterman will return to Ballarat next month to share his craft with the next generation of performers in an exclusive masterclass to be held at Federation University’s Arts Academy.
Ruby shines on her journey from student to staff
Monday 22 April 2024A Federation TAFE student’s dedication and commitment has proved an inspiration for her Indigenous peers and shown that forging the career of your dreams is always possible. Ruby Bending-Norman thought she had no chance of ever studying at university but is now well on the path to further post-secondary education. “I just want to make a difference. I want to ...
Federation University partners with McCain Foods for flagship Co-op model
Friday 19 April 2024Federation University Australia has partnered with McCain Foods to deliver Co-op placements to students. McCain Foods are an early adopter of the Co-op model, with its first placement commencing in 2024, with the partnership set to place additional students in 2025. In a first for Australia, the globally recognised cooperative education model – providing ac...
Federation University welcomes Future Made in Australia Act
Tuesday 16 April 2024Federation University Australia welcomes last week’s announcement of the Future Made in Australia Act by the Prime Minister of Australia, The Hon Anthony Albanese MP. Federation University notes, if achieved, the Act will seek to boost investment, create jobs and seize the opportunities to secure the nation’s future prosperity. When announcing this pioneering init...
Bridging the gap between horticulture industry through innovative Co-op model
Monday 15 April 2024Federation University Australia and Bulmer Farms have partnered to develop groundbreaking technology in farm automation. Federation University student, Rizan Mohamed, is the driving research into automating the harvesting of baby broccoli, a crop where every stem is currently hand harvested, making it a highly labour-intensive process. The research has been made ...
Federation University and Southern Rural Water developing new tech to clear waterways
Wednesday 10 April 2024Federation University Australia has partnered with Southern Rural Water (SRW) in co-designing UV-C radiation technology to efficiently combat submersed aquatic weeds in the Macalister Irrigation District.
Speech Pathology students soaring through placement with Flying Doctors
Monday 8 April 2024Federation University Australia and the Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria (RFDS) have partnered to deliver placement and volunteering opportunities to Speech Pathology students. Federation University student, Laura Howard, is currently undertaking her Masters of Speech Pathology while working as a literacy interventionist. An experienced primary school teacher, Laura has a ...
International team of scientists determine further spread of HPAI in the Antarctic Peninsula region
Thursday 4 April 2024An international team of scientists examining the presence and impact of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza of the H5 subtype (HPAIV H5) infections on Antarctic wildlife have identified further spread of the virus in the Northern Weddell Sea area of Antarctica.
New book explores reconciliation in Australia following the Referendum
Thursday 28 March 2024Federation University Australia Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Reconciliation, and Co-Chair Reconciliation Victoria, Professor Andrew Gunstone, is set to release his highly anticipated book, "Reflections on the Voice - during and after the campaign," in April 2024.
Ballarat Tech School launches Boys in STEM program
Tuesday 26 March 2024Following the success of Ballarat Tech School’s flagship Girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) program, the inaugural Boys in STEM program has been launched. Like Girls in STEM, Boys in STEM will comprise 60 especially selected Year 8 and 9 students from over 14 partner schools across the greater Ballarat region including from Ararat, Beaufort, ...
Celebrating graduation milestone at Gippsland and Berwick
Monday 25 March 2024More than 480 Federation University Australia university students will celebrate their achievements at graduation ceremonies in Gippsland and Berwick 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. In Gippsland, graduate speaker Jessica Kelly will...
Federation University announces major transformation initiative to drive long-term growth
Friday 22 March 2024Federation University Australia today announced a major transformation program – Future Fed – designed to put the university on a strong and sustainable financial footing and position it to better meet the needs of regional communities in Victoria.
Federation shares sport science expertise ahead of Ballarat Marathon
Wednesday 20 March 2024Athletes and members of the public participating in next month’s Federation University Ballarat Marathon will have the chance to benefit from world-renowned Sport Science expertise through a series of virtual seminars co-hosted by Federation University Australia and RADcentre.
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 2024
One 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...