Education

High cost of living and tuition fees in Australia has knocked the country off the top spot in university rankings it shared with Canada, as uncertainty around government migration policy contributed to the fall.

The state government will allocate $410 million to build and upgrade school infrastructure across Western Australia in the upcoming budget.

More than a dozen Western Australian schools will share a $25 million funding pool to build or upgrade its infrastructure.

From kindergarten to university, plans are progressing for future facilities.

A study has found more than one-quarter of university boards are comprised of unelected corporate appointments, leading to calls for a governance overhaul.

The Engineering Institute of Technology’s new West Perth campus aims to bolster engineers’ ability to tackle climate change.

Introducing a new work model in institutions with a traditional culture such as academia is challenging.

The State School Teachers' Union of WA estimated more than 11,000 of its members walked off the job today, to demand higher pay from the state government.

A WA-based national research body on student equity in universities has been overhauled.

The recently released Australian University Accord focuses on long-term reforms spanning the next decade and beyond.

Education Minister Tony Buti has doubled down on the state government’s plan for an East Perth primary school despite the City of Perth’s refusal to give up the site.

The proposed East Perth primary school is the latest addition to the list of disputes between the City of Perth and the state government, with the status of the site in limbo.

The partnership between BHP and the Department of Education will continue for a further 12 months, with millions of dollars committed to extend a program in the Pilbara.

A survey of university staff has uncovered alarming levels of psychological distress.

Curtin University is set to add a $200 million science building at its Bentley campus after a development panel gave the green light.

The record-breaking temperatures and extreme bushfire risk recorded last month caused the closure of almost 30 schools.

The Liberal Party of WA says a $103.5 million cost of living assistance program for WA families with school-aged children should be better targeted to support those in need.

Ausco Modular has been appointed as the builder for the $15 million double-storey modular building at Shenton College.

A national program to increase the number of women in Australian politics has been launched at the University of Western Australia.

It’s important the remuneration packages of university leaders are not only market competitive, but ethically and socially justified.

Environmental Protection Authority chair Matthew Tonts has resigned from the helm of the watchdog for a new role at Curtin University, marking a return to academia.

A multi-million-dollar donation from the Churack family will fund continuing research into chronic pain management.

The Workforce Gender Equality Agency has published gender pay gap data on more than 400 WA private sector companies, shedding a light on remuneration disparities.

A year-long inquiry into early childhood education services shows the sector stumbled on affordability and accessibility.

The state government will pour in $189 million into installing a cloud-based technology program for schools that aims to cut red tape for teachers.

A recent survey by the University of Melbourne has provided insight into why prospective tertiary students are giving uni a miss.

Professional director Vanessa Guthrie has been named the next chancellor at Curtin University, replacing Andrew Crane.

A recent report has found a shortfall of up to $160 million in employee remuneration at some of the nation’s universities.

More than 400 TAFE lecturers undertook industry placements in 2022 and 2023 as part of a program costing $10 million to the state, the government has revealed.

Career guidance in schools too often centres on achieving high ATAR at the expense of alternative routes to further study.

More than a dozen WA startup companies have joined Curtin University’s Accelerate program, to be mentored by tech entrepreneurs Rob Newman, Marcus Tan and Marvin Liao.

Catholic Education of Western Australia has announced the name of its newest school, a $14 million college in Madora Bay.