Media releases
Celebrating graduation in Gippsland and Berwick
Tuesday 28 March 2023More than 500 Federation University Australia students celebrated their graduation at ceremonies in Gippsland and Berwick last week. The students are among more than 1400 across the University’s campuses to mark the education milestone in front of family, friends and their classmates in March. Among them is Berwick Campus Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice st...
Ballarat students celebrate graduation milestone
Tuesday 28 March 2023More than 900 Federation University Australia students will celebrate their graduation at ceremonies in Ballarat this week. The students are among more than 1400 across the University’s campuses to mark the education milestone in front of family, friends and their classmates in March. Among them is University Medallist Edward Petrie who completed a Bachelor of Commerce...
Federation University commits to 2033 Carbon Neutral target
Friday 24 March 2023Federation University Australia has committed to net zero carbon operation across all its campuses by 2033 with an ambitious strategic plan created to ensure a strong and sustainable future for Victoria’s leading regional university.
Federation launches new National Centre for Reconciliation
Friday 17 March 2023A new National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth, and Justice launched at Federation University Australia will provide national leadership on Indigenous issues. The Centre’s work will include national and regional dialogues on the Uluru Statement from the Heart, with its calls for Voice, Treaty and Truth, and state approache...
Students welcomed back to campus with festival at Federation University
Friday 3 March 2023Food, music, art and sports activities will highlight festivals across Federation University Australia's campuses this week to cap off a fortnight of student orientation events. ‘FedFest’ activities are being held at the University’s Ballarat, Berwick and Gippsland campuses to welcome back existing students for 2023 and help new students settle into univers...
Inspiring Australians headline Federation's festival of thought-provoking events
Wednesday 1 March 2023Federation University Australia will host a series of thought-provoking events in March as it steps up its plans to bring a ‘university town’ atmosphere to the heart of Ballarat. The line-up at Federation’s Ballarat Campus (SMB) includes Emeritus Professor Geoffrey Blainey AC, Emeritus Professor Murray Gillin AM, Senator Patrick Dodson and Dr Jackie Huggins AM. ...
Federation University endorses Uluru statement from the Heart
Tuesday 21 February 2023Federation University Australia has endorsed the Uluru Statement from the Heart as the First Nations Voice Week of Action takes place across Australia. Endorsement of the statement is the latest step in the University’s ongoing journey in supporting the national reconciliation movement and working collaboratively and inclusively to advance outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Stra...
Best and brightest celebrated at TAFE excellence awards
Friday 17 February 2023Federation TAFE’s best and brightest students have been honoured at the 2023 Federation TAFE Awards for Excellence with 20 awards presented to 27 students for demonstrated excellence in their chosen area of study.
Federation fast tracking regional skills development
Tuesday 14 February 2023Federation University Australia is helping regional businesses upskill and retrain staff though a mix of face-to-face and digital learning that utilise the latest trends in learning design and development.
Community voice sought for Commonwealth Games sporting legacy
Thursday 9 February 2023The 2026 Commonwealth Games present a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for regional Victoria to ensure a valuable sporting legacy, and Federation University Australia is leading a project to give local communities a voice on how they can benefit from hosting the prestigious event.
New pathway to Federation Bachelor of Business for Longerenong alumni
Wednesday 8 February 2023Longerenong College alumni can now complete a Bachelor of Business at Federation University faster thanks to a new agreement which recognises and credits agricultural and agribusiness training from Longerenong towards the Federation degree, shortening students’ typical completion time by a year.
Federation backs free TAFE for more Victorians
Tuesday 31 January 2023Federation TAFE welcomes recent significant changes to the Free TAFE initiative that makes it easier for more Victorians to get the skills for the job they want and help address critical skills shortages in regional areas.
Students travel to Nepal to gain new insight into wildlife conservation
Wednesday 18 January 2023Seventeen students from Federation University Australia are currently in Nepal for a three-week study tour focussed on exploring the approaches used in the conservation of iconic wildlife species. Hosted by the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), the students will focus on community conservation techniques applied to the conservation and management of species such as the Be...
Federation shares Sport Science expertise with cycling community
Wednesday 4 January 2023Athletes and performance coaches participating in the Federation University Road Nationals will benefit from world-renowned Sport Science expertise through a series of virtual seminars that will be co-hosted by AusCycling and Federation University Australia.
New Federation TAFE nursing traineeships support regional health needs
Wednesday 4 January 2023Federation TAFE will establish a new pipeline of health workers for regional areas by offering a Diploma of Nursing traineeship program in 2023 and securing five-year accreditation for its revised Diploma of Nursing qualification from the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC).
Federation Civil Engineer awarded prestigious veski Fellowship
Friday 16 December 2022Federation University Australia civil engineering researcher Dr Amin Soltani will progress his work into improving the quality and sustainability of Australian roads, after receiving a prestigious Victoria Fellowship.
Transforming lives through record scholarships at Federation University
Friday 16 December 2022Federation University Australia’s scholarship opportunities for 2023 are shaping up to be the University’s largest ever, with a record number again on offer. More than 200 scholarships are available to students, giving them the opportunity to succeed in their studies without the stress of financial pressure. The scholarships help to cover costs including textbook...
50 years on, Federation builds towards a bright future in Gippsland
Tuesday 13 December 2022A long history of tertiary education, industry collaboration and community partnership is being celebrated at Federation University Australia’s Gippsland Campus. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Gippsland Campus, when predecessor institution the Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education (GIAE) established itself in Churchill in the foothills of the Strzelecki Ra...
Federation TAFE apprentices' golden win
Tuesday 6 December 2022Federation TAFE apprentice Alexis Saville was named Apprentice of the Year at the prestigious 2022 Golden Plate Awards while another Federation TAFE apprentice, Peter Dawson was Highly Commended in the same category.
Federation TAFE welding teacher wins prestigious industry award
Monday 5 December 2022Federation TAFE Welding and Metal Fabrication Teacher, Anthony (Tony) Monagle has been named the ‘2022 Victorian Training and Education Individual Teacher’ at Weld Australia’s 2022 Welding Excellence Awards.
Honours programs on offer in Wimmera
Thursday 1 December 2022Prospective students with an interest in the humanities, history and social sciences will have the opportunity to study at Federation University Australia’s Wimmera campus in 2023 with the launch of a Wimmera-focussed honours program.
Federation TAFE works with local distillery to fight food waste
Wednesday 30 November 2022Federation TAFE’s bakery department is embracing sustainability by working with local Ballarat business, Kilderkin Distillery, to reduce food waste, utilising botanicals and fruits first used in the distiller’s gin production process to produce a delicious range of artisan baked treats.
Federation embeds Gunai Kurnai language into library spaces
Wednesday 30 November 2022As part of Federation University Australia’s commitment to embedding Aboriginal languages across its campuses, parts of the Gippsland library recently underwent a transformation to feature new names and Aboriginal artwork.
Budding artists showcase their work
Tuesday 22 November 2022Emerging artists from across Ballarat and Gippsland will showcase their work as part of Federation University Australia’s End of Year Exhibition (EYE). The exhibition showcases works by students from the Arts Academy’s graduating classes of 2022 across visual arts, ceramics and graphic design programs. Featuring paintings, 3D works, drawing, digital imaging, prin...
EnergyAustralia scholarships to give real-world experience for students
Wednesday 16 November 2022New scholarships will help increase access to tertiary education in Gippsland and embed important on-the-job learning in degrees to give Federation University Australia students a head start on a successful career.
Federation TAFE adds new talent to boost support in the Wimmera
Tuesday 15 November 2022Federation TAFE has employed new key staff as it bolsters its commitment to providing job opportunities, enhancing training, and supporting the growth of in-demand industries in the Wimmera region.
State Government pledges funding to expand wind energy training facility
Monday 14 November 2022Federation University Australia welcomes today’s announcement from the Premier of Victoria, The Hon Daniel Andrews MP, to support the expansion of the Asia Pacific Renewable Energy Training Centre (APRETC) located at Federation’s Mount Helen Campus.
Girls Try-A-Trade at Federation TAFE
Monday 7 November 2022Years 9 and 10 girls from high schools across Ballarat and the Central Highlands region got valuable hands-on experience in Federation TAFE’s trade space at the Girls Try-A-Trade Day on Friday 4 November.
Gippsland Alumni Awards
Thursday 3 November 2022From supporting community through challenging times, to the sharing of Indigenous culture and language, Federation University Australia’s alumni are being recognised for their distinguished contribution to their chosen fields.
Federation University researchers awarded for innovative anti-poaching robot
Wednesday 2 November 2022Federation University Australia researchers are developing technology to help prevent poaching and protect park rangers undertaking important conservation work in Africa. The mechatronics and machine learning team led by Dr Gayan Kahandawa has built a low-cost mobile surveillance robot designed to alert rangers to groups like poachers entering protected areas. Gippsland-base...