Education

The state has bounced back strongly from the pandemic, lifting its share of international enrolments.

The early childhood education sector has been struggling as staff shortages take hold.

Newly launched investment fund Purpose Ventures has boosted its war chest to $45 million and made its third commitment, to a local education startup.

Western Australia has the second highest growth in average hourly fee for outside school hours care in the country, the consumer watchdog finds.

Simone Grogan and Jack McGinn discuss the surprising origins of the Regional University Hub initiative being rolled out across the country. 

A model born in Geraldton is part of the solution to a growing problem in the tertiary education system.

The ratio between the two cohorts has long been a contentious issue in Australian university circles.

WA’s universities applaud the plan to remove the controversial threshold, which affected disadvantaged students.

The state government is on track to deliver more than $80 million worth of infrastructure this year.

Historically reluctant to join forces, the state’s universities may look east for tie-up opportunities.

Education Minister Tony Buti says a new western suburbs high school is one of several options being considered to address the growing education needs of the area.

A Perth vice-chancellor has no regrets in undertaking research that could have risked her career.

A wide-ranging review has prompted the federal government to move on improving governance in the sector.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has lauded fee-free TAFE uptake in Western Australia, but says the nation is competing globally to attract skilled talent to fill shortages in the immediate term.

A Queensland-based academic says it’s time we stop pretending free labour is the best way for students to learn.

WA is falling short on student accommodation options, as experts look for solutions.

The head of Universities Australia says the economy could lose $7 billion if the number of university graduates doesn't rise to meet demand.

The auditor general has lifted the lid on financial reporting weaknesses and cyber security issues at WA’s tertiary institutions.

It was on a volunteer trip overseas to check in on a village classroom where ex-boilermaker Lucas Farrell made the decision he wanted to make a significant contribution to his community.

The use of global rankings remains controversial because different systems prioritise different aspects.

A review into pathways after high school is expected to identify the barriers students face.

Construction for a $27 million primary school at Newman College is on track as part of a goal to house the entire student body in one site by 2025.

The Forrests have played down the impact of their separation on the companies in their domain but a growing body of research suggests otherwise.

Broad Construction Services has won a contract from the state government to redevelop facilities at Kalamunda Senior High School, a project previously handled by FIRM Construction.

An internship and mentoring program helping Indigenous Australians at university is hitting some impressive targets.

UWA student accommodation provider St George's College has launched legal action against Palassis Architects and other defendants over allegations of building damages.

Corporate governance skills and knowledge are playing a role in school leaders’ future leadership training.

Western Australia has topped the national list of highest average fees for outside-school childcare sessions, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has found.

A new ranking system offers a direct assessment of universities’ efforts to address global challenges.

Most of Australia’s universities have moved substantially higher on a major global ranking, with three into the top 20 but one dropping down the list after a change in criteria.

Governance issues at Perth Modern School remain in the spotlight amid changes at the top.

Mineral Resources and Curtin University have agreed to a new partnership aimed at developing upcoming talent for jobs in the critical minerals space.