Media releases
Federation TAFE adds new talent to boost support in the Wimmera
Tuesday 15 November 2022
Federation 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...
Celebrating Federation University's latest graduates
Tuesday 1 November 2022More than 240 Federation University Australia students will celebrate their graduation at ceremonies in Gippsland and Berwick this week. The students are among more than 1000 across the University’s campuses to mark the education milestone in front of family, friends and their classmates during October and November. Berwick student Jake Kime will be awarded the Univers...
Vital mental health research for rural and regional Australian communities
Monday 31 October 2022An innovative virtual research and training institute – the first of its kind in Australia – is being launched with the support of Federation University Australia to improve the mental health and wellbeing of rural, regional and remote communities.
Federation Alumni excelling at home and on the world stage
Friday 28 October 2022From community advocacy to excellence on the international stage, Federation University Australia’s alumni are being recognised for their distinguished contribution to their chosen fields.
Federation University makes its mark in 2023 World University Rankings
Wednesday 26 October 2022The release of the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) World University rankings has shown that Federation University Australia continues to make its mark globally in higher education. The THE World University Rankings 2023 lists the world’s best 1,800 universities across 104 countries ...
Building a skilled renewable energy workforce for Gippsland
Wednesday 26 October 2022Federation University Australia has commissioned a business case that will support the establishment of a Clean Energy Centre of Excellence in Morwell to help Gippsland build a skilled workforce for the renewable energy jobs of the future.
Federation University appoints Professor Andrew Gunstone to lead on reconciliation matters
Wednesday 19 October 2022Federation University Australia has appointed Professor Andrew Gunstone as its inaugural Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Reconciliation. This new position is responsible for all reconciliation matters and the university’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
Celebrating Federation University's latest graduates
Tuesday 18 October 2022
More than 800 Federation University Australia students will celebrate their graduation at ceremonies in Ballarat this week.
The students are among more than 1000 across the University’s campuses to mark the education milestone in front of family, friends and their classmates during October and November.
As part of Ballarat’s ceremony on October 19, Dr Paul Hemmin...
Federation TAFE teacher set to share his skills on the world stage
Friday 14 October 2022Federation TAFE automotive teacher, John Francis, is set to share his expertise on the world stage as he prepares to be a judge at the WorldSkills International event in Germany. The WorldSkills competition runs from September to November and sees 15 of Australia’s best young apprentices and trainees, known as ‘Skillaroos’, compete against their counterparts from 60 ...
Wimmera Development Association partner with Federation University to boost skills growth in region
Monday 19 September 2022
The Wimmera Development Association (WDA) will relocate to the Federation University Australia Wimmera Campus in October, strengthening their partnership to address the training and jobs needs of the region.
First generation flock to Federation
Friday 16 September 2022
Federation University Australia has once again been commended for its proud heritage of welcoming students who are the first in their family to attend university.
For the fifth year in a row, Federation has been rated the number one university in Australia for First-Generation Student Enrolments by the Good Universities Guide 2023.
With 55 per cent of students be...
'Place of Belonging' creates culturally safe space for staff, students, and community
Tuesday 13 September 2022
Taur-a (Place of Belonging) is to be launched tomorrow at Federation University Australia’s Mt Helen Campus, as part of the Aboriginal Education Centre’s (AEC) mission to create culturally safe spaces for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.
Research to examine workforce participation in the Grampians
Thursday 8 September 2022Federation University Australia’s Future Regions Research Centre will explore the cultural and structural reasons for gendered differences in workforce participation in Grampians public sector roles, as part of a new research project.
Exhibition an embodiment of Indonesian women artists
Thursday 8 September 2022The stories of Indonesian women and the complex issues surrounding their lives will be featured in a unique exhibition at Federation University’s Post Office Gallery in Ballarat. The exhibition, ‘Em I Body: Works by Indonesian Women Artists’ showcases the work of seven women who have lived or are living in Indonesia today. Presented in partnersh...
Early childhood students can study closer to home
Tuesday 23 August 2022Federation University Australia and Chisholm Institute are working together to grow the early education workforce across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. From 2023, aspiring early childhood educators will have the opportunity to study closer to home, completing their university degree at Chisholm’s Frankston campus. Graduates of Chisholm’s Diploma of Early...
Landmark Menzies Oration to ignite discussion on better deal for young people
Tuesday 23 August 2022
A landmark speech in Ballarat tomorrow night will put a powerful case for a better deal for young people – leading into next week’s national Jobs and Skills Summit to be held at Parliament House in Canberra.
Federation to embed globally recognised cooperation model across all programs
Friday 12 August 2022
In a first for Australia, the globally recognised cooperative education model – providing academic credit for real workplace experience – will be embedded across all Federation University Australia programs from 2025.
Federation launches Small Business Revitalisation report to enhance Wimmera community
Wednesday 10 August 2022
Federation University Australia’s Future Regions Research Centre in Horsham will launch a Small Business Revitalisation Report on Thursday, that reveals challenges and opportunities for future growth in small towns.
Ballarat's best young tradies to compete for gold at WorldSkills Competition
Friday 5 August 2022
Apprentices and trainees from Ballarat and the Wimmera will compete to be Australia’s best young tradesperson when Federation TAFE hosts the WorldSkills Regional Competition in August and September.
Showcasing real world experiences at Federation University Open Day 2022
Wednesday 3 August 2022
Federation University Australia will throw open its doors on Sunday, 14 August, as it welcomes prospective students and their families to the 2022 Open Day.
Open Day is the premiere day of the year for the public to visit Federation campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland and the Wimmera and learn more about their exciting study opportunities and how these are being enriched by...
Federation research scholarships to help tackle Gippsland transition
Wednesday 20 July 2022
Gippslanders wanting to solve real-world problems in their local community can study with the support of major research scholarships at Federation University Australia.
The University has partnered with key local industries to co-design PhD and Masters projects that help tackle the region's transition to new industries and technologies.
Successful applicants ...
Climate change resulting in fewer tropical cyclones, new research finds
Tuesday 28 June 2022
The number of tropical cyclones is declining at both a global and regional scale, Federation University Australia research has found.
Published today in the prestigious journal Nature Climate Change, the research found the annual number of tropical cyclones decreased by approximately 13% during the twentieth century, compared with the late nineteenth century.
Federa...
Community backs Ballarat campuses being places for all to meet, share, explore and grow
Monday 27 June 2022
Plans to showcase Federation University Australia’s Ballarat campuses as places for all to meet, share, explore and grow have been strongly endorsed by the local community.
A two-stage engagement program was delivered earlier this year with the community and key stakeholders, including staff and students, invited to provide their views on the university’s Campus Vision 2022-2025...
Foundation Appeal secures $575,000 scholarship program for renewable industry training
Saturday 18 June 2022
Federation University Australia today formally launched its Foundation Annual (scholarship) Appeal, with an announcement that Global Power Generation Australia (GPG Australia) will deliver new scholarships worth $575,000 over five years.
Record number of scholarships to transform students' lives
Friday 10 June 2022
Federation University Australia is transforming the lives of students through a record number of scholarships awarded in 2022.
This year the University, in partnership with generous donors, is awarding 194 scholarships across its campuses totalling more than $540,000.
The scholarships give students the opportunity to succeed in their studies without the stress of...
Plan to transform Camp Street precinct gets major boost from government
Wednesday 8 June 2022A plan to transform Federation University Australia’s Camp Street Campus in Ballarat is being supported with a $350,000 grant from the Victorian Government, to determine the best use for the site, which could become an exciting new cultural, arts, entertainment or business precinct.