The VET Sector News- June 2022
World University Rankings 2022 The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 include more than 1,600 universities across 99 countries and territories, making them the largest and most diverse university…
Make research integrity training mandatory, say 73% of Australian researchers
The results of the first national survey to investigate research integrity in Australia, a collaboration between the Australian Academy of Science and publisher Springer Nature, indicate broad support for mandatory…
Australia has second-worst skills crisis in developed world
Australia is experiencing the second most severe labour shortages in the developed world, according to the latest OECD economic outlook, reinforcing calls for immediate government action to fix the skills…
Swinburne climbs 25 places to Top 300 globally
Swinburne University of Technology has climbed 25 places to number 296 in the QS University World Rankings 2023, claiming a coveted Top 300 spot. The latest rankings success follows a…
Aus: $110m student housing opens in Adelaide
The building, which can accommodate 725 students, is one of Adelaide’s tallest at 118 metres and features study spaces, outdoor terraces, a gym, cinema, communal kitchens and lounges. Yugo, a…
Australian visa backlog keeping engineers out of country amid skills shortage
The engineering job vacancy rate has increased 97% in 12 months, something the main industry body, Engineers Australia, fears could have a “catastrophic” impact, including by delaying major infrastructure projects…
Australian PM under pressure to increase migrant intake to address dire worker shortage
New Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is under pressure to lift the nation's migration intake cap due to a dire shortage of workers that is forcing some businesses to restrict…
UK losing ground on international PhD student recruitment
The UK is losing ground to Germany, Canada and Australia in attracting international doctoral students despite its success in recruiting Chinese postgraduates, a new study says. While the UK remains…
Young workers wired in to become most in-demand tradies in Australia
Electricians are among the most in-demand tradespeople in Australia, according to the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). And employers find it difficult to attract suitably qualified and experienced tradespeople. With…
What new gov’t in Australia means for int’l education
Industry leaders and experts are looking forward to working with the new government in Australia to usher in a recovery for the international education sectors in the country. Last week,…