Media releases
Boosting physical activity in Casey
Friday 4 August 2023BOOSTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN CASEY Federation University Australia and the City of Casey are working together to empower local women to become more physically active. Through a series of workshops, researchers got a snapshot of the barriers to physical activity faced by local women and invited them to co-design sport and recreation solutions. Participants identifi...
Federation University launches Berwick engineering degrees
Wednesday 2 August 2023Aspiring engineers in Melbourne’s south-east will now be able to study closer to home with Federation University Australia to start delivering engineering courses from its Berwick campus. From 2024, three undergraduate engineering courses will be offered at Berwick, providing a pipeline of local graduates to meet the growing demands of the burgeoning engineering and manufacturin...
Scholarships to help tackle Gippsland allied health shortages
Monday 31 July 2023Gippsland Primary Health Network and Federation University Australia are working together to provide a pipeline of allied health workers for the Gippsland community to help address acute shortages in the sector.
Discovery by Federation researchers opens door to new immune therapies
Monday 17 July 2023A team from Federation University Australia have discovered how an important type of immune cell develops in humans, which could pave the way for a new generation of medical treatments. Professor Stuart Berzins from Federation’s Institute of Innovation, Science and Sustainability is co-lead of the research project that has revealed new information about how the dominant subset o...
Federation TAFE finalists in Victorian Training Awards
Wednesday 12 July 2023Finalists for the 69th Victorian Training Awards (VTA) have been announced with Federation TAFE in contention for Trainee of the Year, Teacher/Trainer of the Year and Vocational Student of the Year.
Federation moves up in global Young University rankings
Tuesday 4 July 2023Federation University Australia’s reputation as one of the top young universities in the world has been bolstered after it improved its standing in one the world’s most prestigious ranking systems.
We need to keep research in our regions
Wednesday 28 June 2023Who is best placed to deliver taxpayer-funded research that benefits our nation? This is one of the many challenges facing the Federal Government as it embarks on an ambitious journey to improve the quality, accessibility, affordability, and sustainability of higher education.
Federation to develop modelling tools for energy infrastructure planning
Monday 26 June 2023Federation University Australia’s Centre for Smart Analytics (CSA) in collaboration with Centre for New Energy Transition Research (C4NETR) will develop new scenario modelling tools that will improve the state’s energy infrastructure planning after receiving an industry grant.
Exhibition supports Indigenous artists
Tuesday 20 June 2023Federation University Australia’s Post Office Gallery will showcase the work of select Indigenous artists from HM Prison Langi Kal Kal and Hopkins Correctional Centre to coincide with NAIDOC Week.
Students get physical at Federation University Sport Science Experience
Monday 19 June 2023Hundreds of Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) students will visit Federation University Australia in June as part of their Physical Education (PE) studies. Students from 22 schools across Victoria have been given the opportunity to attend a one-day workshop at Federation’s Mt Helen Campus (Ballarat) and receive expert advice from lecturers within the University’s hi...
Federation students set to share Sport Science expertise with Yale University
Tuesday 13 June 2023Yale University, one of the most prestigious universities in the world, is set to benefit from Federation University Australia’s world-class Sport Science expertise, with two Federation students starting internships at the famous American institution.
Federation TAFE funded to boost agriculture training
Thursday 8 June 2023Federation TAFE in partnership with Longerenong College has received up to $1.87 million to modernise training for the next generation of Victorian agricultural professionals. The funding was announced by Minister for Agriculture Gayle Tierney as part of the State Government’s $15 million Agriculture TAFE and Training Fund (ATTF) for Victorian TAFEs and learning provider project...
Celene is reaching for the stars
Tuesday 6 June 2023A Federation University Australia student is one step closer to realising her dream of becoming an astronaut as she prepares to attend an immersive overseas training program with the International Institute of Astronautical Sciences.
CSIRO scholarship to help Federation develop new battery storage tech
Tuesday 6 June 2023Federation University Australia has received an industry scholarship from Australia’s National Science Agency, CSIRO, to develop the next generation of battery storage monitoring technology. CSIRO’s Industry PhD Program brings together universities, CSIRO and an industry partner to co-develop and jointly supervise a four-year industry-focused PhD project. Federation will r...
Federation TAFE student excellence at baking nationals
Thursday 1 June 2023Federation TAFE students have risen to the challenge at the 2023 Excellence in Baking national competition with Maylee Howard awarded National Apprentice Pastry Cook of the Year and Caleb Braszell named National Apprentice Baker of the Year.
Women in trades up at Federation TAFE
Thursday 25 May 2023Data released by Federation TAFE shows how emerging skills needs in the region and the removal of barriers is encouraging more women than ever to seek a trade. The figures reflect Federation TAFE’s support of getting more women into the workforce and addressing the disparity of women working in male-dominated trades Encouragingly, the number of women enrolling in Feder...
Scholarships helping more Wimmera students than ever
Thursday 18 May 2023More students are being supported through scholarships at Federation University Australia with a record number awarded in 2023. This year the University, in partnership with generous donors, is awarding 228 scholarships across its campuses totalling more than $830,000. The scholarships give students the opportunity to succeed in their studies without the stress of financial ...
Rainbow Brick Road report shines spotlight on LGBTQIA+ experiences
Wednesday 17 May 2023A timely report looking at the lived experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community across Gippsland has recommended an increase to mental health services, inclusivity training in health settings and educational institutions, and development of a support network, among other initiatives.
Indigenous knowledge shared at Federation University symposium
Tuesday 16 May 2023The importance of privileging Indigenous Research Knowledges will be showcased at a Federation University Australia symposium this week. The National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth, and Justice is organising the In Search of Indigenous Knowledge symposium on 18 and 19 May. Sixteen leading Australian and international Indigenous academics will be presenting on a ra...
Federation Arts Academy Director opens international art exhibition with 'Music of Images'
Thursday 11 May 2023FEDERATION ARTS ACADEMY DIRECTOR OPENS INTERNATIONAL ART EXHIBITION WITH ‘MUSIC OF IMAGES’ The Director of Federation University Australia’s Arts Academy will present a concert of new chamber music to mark the opening of a new international exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ballarat. On Saturday 20th May, Federation Associate Professor Rick...
Federation collaborates with industry for Australia-first Cyber Security program
Tuesday 9 May 2023Federation University Australia has collaborated with leading technology and finance organisations to deliver a Master of Applied Cyber Security program that will offer prospective students an elite mentorship program that is the first of its kind in Australia.
Scholarships helping more Ballarat students than ever
Thursday 4 May 2023More students are being supported through scholarships at Federation University Australia with a record number awarded in 2023. This year the University, in partnership with generous donors, is awarding 228 scholarships across its campuses totalling more than $830,000. The scholarships give students the opportunity to succeed in their studies without the stress of financial ...
Federation and Latrobe Health Assembly support online safety for young people
Wednesday 3 May 2023Researchers at Federation University have joined forces with the Latrobe Health Assembly (LHA) to deliver the Latrobe Health Relationships Online (HeRO) Project. The aim of the Latrobe HeRO project is to explore the experience of, attitudes towards, and perceptions of "healthy" and "unhealthy" online behaviours in intimate relationships in young people living in La...
Federation University 2022 Annual Report tabled
Tuesday 2 May 2023Federation University Australia’s Annual Report for 2022 was tabled in Victoria’s State Parliament today. The impacts of the pandemic, volatility in global economic markets, a more restrictive approach to international student visas and high inflation, resulted in a major shift in the University’s financial position from 2021 to 2022. As expected, the Unive...
Federation TAFE cream of the crop at Ballarat Rural Achiever Awards
Monday 1 May 2023Federation TAFE agricultural students were the cream of the crop at the 2023 Ballarat Rural Achiever Awards accounting for 15 of 22 nominations across seven award categories resulting in three winners and two runners-up.
Statement on fire at Federation University Australia Mount Helen Campus
Monday 24 April 2023Overnight on Monday 24 April 2023, a small storage shed at the Federation University Australia Mount Helen Campus was significantly damaged by fire. CFA attended the scene and extinguished the blaze which is estimated to have started some time after 1.00am. The fire was contained to the shed which was situated between two sporting ovals and well away from the main part of th...
Federation TAFE welcomes extension of Head Start program
Monday 24 April 2023Federation TAFE welcomes the extension of the Head Start school-based apprenticeship and traineeship program to all government senior secondary schools by the end of 2023, recently announced by the state government so that every young Victorian has the opportunity to kickstart their career.
New research reveals why teachers are leaving profession
Thursday 20 April 2023New research led by Federation University Australia’s Professor Robyn Brandenburg has provided a detailed insight into the reasons why large numbers of teachers continue to leave their profession.
Co-operative Centre of Excellence bringing vibrancy to heart of Ballarat
Monday 17 April 2023Vibrant new learning and meeting spaces in the heart of Ballarat’s CBD are connecting students and academics with business and the community as part of a major campus revitalisation. Minister for Higher Education Gayle Tierney officially opened Federation University’s Co-operative Centre of Excellence at the historic School of Mines Ballarat (SMB) campus on Lydiard Street ...
Federation Performing Arts company launch thought-provoking new production
Thursday 30 March 2023Federation University Arts Academy students will take to the stage at the Helen Macpherson Smith Theatre in Ballarat for a thought-provoking new theatre production. The production Exquisite Corpse 3.0 features students from Federation’s third year performing arts company and draws inspiration from The Uluru Statement of the Heart, while also exploring themes from ancien...