Education

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.

The state and federal governments have committed to invest $1.6 billion towards education in WA, which will make it the first state where all public schools will be fully funded.

Both a global hunt and homegrown talent have benefits and disadvantages when it comes to choosing university leadership.

A review into safeguards in early childhood education indicates a big push towards stricter abuse reporting.

Global education service provider Navitas has entered a 10-year partnership with ICN Business School to open an international college in France.

Perth is among the country’s most expensive cities for private schooling but one of the most affordable for independent education, a report shows.

A development assessment panel has approved a studio school in the Kimberley that will cost an estimated $42 million.

A niche course based on a US university platform has proven a successful incubator for Perth’s fledgling biodesign industry.

The Heritage Council of Western Australia has flagged a 1960s memorial hall at a private boys’ school in the western suburbs for heritage listing.

Debra Sayce is taking on a new challenge after almost 30 years at Catholic Education Western Australia.

Childcare centre Unicare based at the University of Western Australia's Crawley campus has been placed into the hands of administrators with the intention to sell or restructure the organisation.

Studying for an MBA is a major commitment, and choosing a course from the many on offer can be challenging.

A Curtin University-run program to promote entrepreneurship in schools, funded by Timezone founder Malcolm Steinberg, has launched with Department of Education backing.

A development assessment panel has refused a $60 million plan to build a private school to cater for more than 1,000 students in southwest of Perth.

The University of Notre Dame Australia has received federal government funding to support a proposed medical school at its Broome campus, which could accommodate 20 students a year.

Three WA universities are locking in plans to expand their facilities next year.

UWA’s first cohort of MBA students started 50 years ago, with the list of graduates since then a who’s who of Perth business.

North Metropolitan TAFE students will have hands-on experience and training in renewable energy infrastructure after the campus signed an agreement with Horizon Power.

Establishing a remote school facility to offer an on-country learning model is needed but comes with some challenges.

Former WA senator Mathias Cormann has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Notre Dame Australia for his commitment to higher education.

The growing prevalence of placements to bridge academic learning and real-life experience is taking a toll on students.