Media releases
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.
Federation welcomes Government support of Secondary Education
Wednesday 13 September 2023Federation University Australia welcomes the recent announcement from the Victorian Government to provide scholarships to students that enrol in secondary school teaching degrees. A number of new initiatives were announced that will help cover the cost of degrees, and support and retain teachers once they enter the workforce. Scholarships will be available to all students wh...
Federation Performing Arts students set for September double bill
Thursday 7 September 2023Graduating students from the Federation University Arts Academy are set to deliver a double bill of productions during September at the Helen Macpherson Smith Theatre in Ballarat. Warp and Woof by Edith Lyttleton opens Thursday, September 7 and is a naturalistic play in three acts, which is set in a dressmaker’s London salon and surrounds. The play stages the social con...
Federation University launches social work courses to combat shortages
Wednesday 6 September 2023Federation University Australia is launching two new social work courses to address skills shortages in Gippsland’s human services sector. The Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work (Qualifying) (Children & Families) courses, offered from 2024, have been co-designed with local industry partners to meet workforce needs and will give Gippsland students the opportuni...
Federation TAFE VET in schools numbers on the rise
Friday 25 August 2023
Federation TAFE is supporting more young people to pursue Vocational Education and Training (VET) with numbers of Vocational Education and Training Delivered to Secondary School (VETDSS) students increasing by over 9 percent in 2023.
Federation University announces closure of Brisbane Campus
Monday 21 August 2023Statement from Federation University Australia Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Duncan Bentley “After careful consideration, Federation University Australia has made the difficult decision to close its Brisbane Campus in 2024. The University is focused on assisting our students and staff as we aim to minimise the impact on all affected individuals...
Federation TAFE win at Victorian Training Awards
Monday 21 August 2023Federation TAFE’s Barbara Muller has been named Vocational Student of the Year and People’s Choice winner at the 69th Victorian Training Awards. The winners of this year’s VTAs were announced at a special event at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre on Friday, August 18, in recognition of excellence across the state’s vocational education sector. The...
Federation launches Road to Reconciliation multicultural project
Thursday 10 August 2023The National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth, and Justice at Federation University Australia has received $450,000 funding from the Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing to develop the Roads to Reconciliation: Activating Multicultural Victoria project that will engage regional and metropolitan multicultural communities across Victoria on reconciliation, truth, and justice.
Wall Street Journal Bestseller to deliver Menzies Oration in Ballarat
Thursday 10 August 2023A Wall Street Journal bestseller will be in Ballarat next week to deliver a speech on how Artificial Intelligence will impact the workforce of the future – and what changes must be made to ensure leadership can leverage this powerful technology.
Federation launches virtual physiotherapy clinic
Wednesday 9 August 2023Federation University Australia physiotherapy students are breaking down regional barriers to healthcare with the launch of a telehealth clinic this month. The free Federation University Physiotherapy Virtual Care Clinic will give Gippslanders with chronic health conditions access to healthcare while providing students with real-world experience in the emerging area of telehealth, pre...
Bright future for Berwick as Federation University secures campus
Wednesday 9 August 2023
Federation University Australia is poised to expand operations at its Berwick Campus after it reached agreement with Monash University for control of the site where the campus is located.
Since commencing operations at the Berwick campus in 2017, Federation has been leasing the facility from Monash University which established the site in 1996.
While the previous leasing arr...
Federation Open Day to showcase courses and industry connections
Monday 7 August 2023Campus tours, course advice and connection with employers will highlight this year’s Federation University Australia open day. Prospective students and their families will get an up-close look at state-of-the-art learning facilities, student spaces and accommodation when the university opens its doors on Sunday, 13 August, along with information about the clubs and social events...
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 2023
Aspiring 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 2023
Who 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...