Media releases
New research centre to find digital solutions for a prosperous future
Friday 18 February 2022
Federation University Australia today launched a new research centre that will use digital technology to help Australian communities to prosper, manage natural resources and safeguard against cyber-attacks.
Over 170 students to get a taste of life on campus in Horsham
Wednesday 16 February 2022
Over 170 students will converge on Federation TAFE’s Wimmera Campus in Horsham today for a Student Services Expo and Welcome Day activities.
Diploma of Nursing student Rebecca Ferluga will excitedly be attending the events as she enters her second year of study.
Rebecca has moved into nursing looking for a new challenge after being a childhood educato...
Engagement gets underway for Federation campus vision
Wednesday 16 February 2022
Federation University Australia is inviting the community, government, industry partners, staff, and students to join the conversation about a bold new vision for its campuses in Ballarat, Ararat, Horsham, Gippsland, Berwick, and Brisbane.
Federation's new academic structure to support regional jobs and economic growth
Wednesday 16 February 2022
Federation University Australia has today announced a new higher education academic structure that will drive innovation and greater collaboration with industry, employers, community and government.
After extensive consultation with staff, students and the union, the university will move from its existing six small schools to three larger interdisciplinary institutes that will be alig...
Federation University boosts research capabilities in Western Victoria
Friday 11 February 2022
Federation University Australia is strengthening its research capabilities in western Victoria with the launch today of a new research hub at its Wimmera Campus in Horsham and the appointment of a leading economics professor to head up the Ararat Jobs and Technology Precinct.
New campus vision recognises Ararat as vital to Federation University's future
Wednesday 19 January 2022Federation University Australia’s plan to grow its presence in Ararat is highlighted in its new Campus Vision 2022 – 2025. Launched today by Federation University Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Duncan Bentley, the Campus Vision sets out a clear way forward for Victoria’s premier regional university to build a strong and sustainable future across all...
New campus vision to transform lives and enhance communities in the Wimmera
Wednesday 19 January 2022
Federation University has unveiled a plan to grow its Wimmera Campus into a vibrant hub for engagement, research, and vocational education activity with a central focus on indigenous reconciliation and sustainability.
New campus vision to transform lives and enhance communities in Gippsland
Wednesday 19 January 2022
A plan to bring classrooms to the community in major town centres sits at the heart of a Federation University Australia Campus Vision for Gippsland.
The 2022-2025 Campus Vision launched today by Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Duncan Bentley sets out a clear way forward for Victoria’s premier regional university to build a strong and sustainable future across all the re...
Federation unveils plan for growth in Berwick region
Wednesday 19 January 2022
Federation University Australia has launched a new plan to grow its presence in Melbourne’s south-east to cater for expected growth in student numbers that will see the Berwick region hosting the largest number of learners in the university’s network by 2025.
Federation unveils plan to gift central Ballarat campus to the community
Wednesday 19 January 2022Federation University Australia today unveiled a bold new vision for its campuses in Western Victoria, including a plan to gift the Camp Street Campus in Ballarat’s central business district (CBD) to the community for development as a new cultural, arts, entertainment, or business precinct.
Nursing and education prove popular programs in 2022
Friday 14 January 2022
Nursing, Education, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Biomedical Science, Veterinary and Wildlife Science and Psychological Science are among the most popular programs for prospective students at Federation University Australia in 2022.
Cadetship program to help boost East Gippsland's allied health workforce
Tuesday 14 December 2021
Occupational therapy students will have the chance to get paid industry experience in East Gippsland while they study, as part of a cadetship program launched by Gippsland Lakes Complete Health (GLCH) and Federation University Australia.
International engineering conference to explore human impacts of industry
Friday 10 December 2021
Decentralisation, climate change and the human impacts of industry are among topics to be featured at an international asset management conference hosted by Federation University Australia.
More than 150 engineering professionals from the energy, health, transport, and mining sectors will come together virtually with academics and researchers from more than 16 countries for the Intern...
Gippsland engineering degree to help address skills shortage
Friday 10 December 2021
Federation University Australia will offer a new degree at its Gippsland Campus from next year to help address a serious shortage of qualified electrical engineers in the region.
The Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Information Engineering) Honours Program will produce graduates ready to take on the jobs of the future as the region’s economy transitions away from traditio...
Federation welcomes review that seeks to improve collaboration with industry
Thursday 9 December 2021
Federation University Australia has welcomed a review commissioned by the Federal Government to investigate how universities and industry can better work together to build a strong national economy.
The recommendations from the University-Industry Collaboration in Teaching & Learning Review released this week align to Federation’s core belief that regional universities have ...
Federation information days inviting staff and students back on campus
Thursday 9 December 2021
After two years of COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, new university and TAFE students will have the chance to experience life on campus with a series of information days to be held next week.
Students use interactive technology to enrich dementia-friendly sensory trail
Thursday 9 December 2021
Students from Federation University Australia have developed a fun way to use interactive technology to help evoke positive memories, feelings and sensations for people living with dementia.
'Can-do' attitude leads TAFE student to win top nursing award
Tuesday 7 December 2021
Federation TAFE student, Cheyenne Kemsley, has been selected for the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation’s (ANMF) Victorian Branch 2021 Nurse Award.
The award recognises Diploma of Nursing students who demonstrate qualities essential to good nursing, including excellent communication and&nb...
Federation welcomes higher education policy and commissioner appointment
Monday 6 December 2021
Federation University Australia welcomes the Australian Labor Party’s (ALP) higher education announcement that promises to tackle skills shortages through 20,000 new university and 465,000 free TAFE places.
Award winner pleased as pie to be inducted into hall of fame
Thursday 2 December 2021
Federation TAFE educator, Brendan Carter, is to be inducted into the Great Aussie Pie Competition’s ‘Pie Hall of Fame’.
The Great Aussie Meat Pie Competition begun in 1989 to raise the quality of pies in Australia and to build pride amongst piemakers.
For the past 15 years, Brendan has been Chief Judge of the competition’s gourmet section and is being...
Alumni achievements celebrated at awards
Wednesday 1 December 2021
From the spotlight of London’s Royal Albert Hall, to Gippsland boardrooms and art galleries, Federation University Australia’s distinguished alumni are excelling in their chosen fields and beyond.
Aboriginal leaders celebrated at Federation University Alumni Awards
Wednesday 1 December 2021
Two Aboriginal leaders - Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People Justin Mohamed and passionate education advocate Aunty Jennifer Beer – are among those celebrated at the Federation University 2021 Alumni Awards.
Federation student Fiji bound after winning prestigious national scholarship
Wednesday 1 December 2021
Federation University Australia student Bianca Hendry has won a prestigious national scholarship to attend the University of the South Pacific in Fiji in 2022.
The scholarship is provided under the Australian Government’s New Colombo Plan (NCP), which aims to lift knowledge of the Indo-Pacific in Australia by supporting undergraduates to study and undertake ...
Next generation of promising artists stage exhibition in Ballarat and online
Wednesday 24 November 2021
Ballarat residents with an eye for art will have the chance to see and purchase works from our next generation of budding artists when Federation University Australia’s End of Year Exhibition (EYE) is held at the historic Ballarat Mining Exchange this week.
Students to help cycling fans test their fitness against world's best
Tuesday 23 November 2021
A team of students from Federation University Australia will take a leading role in helping enrich the fan experience at the 2022 Federation University Road National Championships in Ballarat.
The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science undergraduate students will give spectators the chance to test their physical capabilities against the world’s elite at the activation centres t...
Many pathways to university in wake of global pandemic
Tuesday 16 November 2021
VCE students and their parents are being reassured that there are many pathways into university, other than having a good Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score.
Federation University Australia education expert Associate Professor Kurt Seemann said the challenges of remote learning during the global pandemic had impacted some students and subject areas, more than others.
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Robots, drones and virtual reality headsets to transform learning for tech students
Monday 15 November 2021
New high-tech equipment, including small humanoid robots designed to interact with people, will be used to help prepare students at Ballarat Tech School for modern workplaces.
The equipment is funded from the Victorian Government’s 2021-2022 Tech School Equipment Renewal Fund and will enable students to build their skills in science, technology, engineering, and maths....
Broadening the Men's Shed movement
Wednesday 10 November 2021A new book showcasing the Men’s Shed movement in Australia and overseas makes a case to broaden their membership to sometimes include women and young people and be more culturally diverse. Shoulder to Shoulder: Broadening the Men’s Shed Movement, edited by Federation University Australia Honorary Professor Barry Golding, was launched today, and looks at the evolut...
Wimmera nursing students recognised for contribution to local community
Tuesday 9 November 2021Federation TAFE Wimmera Diploma of Nursing student, Sarah Marchesini, has received a Nursing Achievement Award from Horsham Rural City Council under its Community Development Grants Program.
Performing arts students showcase talents after turning adversity to advantage
Monday 8 November 2021
After adapting to the most innovative shift in performing arts training in decades, Federation University Australia’s performing arts students will showcase their talents during a series of performances in Ballarat this week.