Education

Federal funding policies that encouraged universities to boost student numbers across all disciplines has led to skewed workforce expectations.

The indexation rate for student loans has hit its highest level in decades.

Curtin University has highlighted cultural misalignment between Western Australia’s four public universities in its opposition of a mooted higher education merger in the state.

Christ Church Grammar School has cleared a planning hurdle in its bid to consolidate its playing fields after a development assessment panel green-lit a $20 million plan.

We need to rethink what being a full-time student actually means and look to adjust the models of teaching and learning.

Some university degrees may take more than 40 years to repay according to new modelling, sentencing many graduates to a lifetime of student loan debt.

Former Perth Modern School principal Lois Joll has been dismissed after being stood down from the job for 18 months, but has contested the decision.

The Dawkins reforms were a game changer for higher education in Australia.

Three Western Australian universities have gained ground in the world rankings for 2023.

WA university tops the nation in survey of job-ready graduates.

The costs of school and medical services in Perth have almost tripled over the past 20 years, as analysis by Business News reveals where households have been hit hardest by inflation.

A purpose-built accommodation block has been hit with delays, providing no relief to the already tight market for student housing.

Murdoch University will lend research expertise from its Harry Butler Institute to a local outfit seeking to commercialise a form of biofuel created from microalgae.

St George's Anglican Grammar School’s $53 million plan for 13-storey campus in the Perth CBD is one step closer to breaking ground.

At a minimum, a review of WA universities might lead to a reduction in the current duplication of course offerings.

Profitability was down across all four of the state's public universities in 2022 as two institutions finished the year in the red.

A state development panel has given the green light to Wesley College's proposed $32 million sports centre and gymnasium refurbishment.

A South Perth private school has submitted plans for a new sports centre and gym revamp, estimated to cost $32 million, as part of its centenary celebrations.

A plan to sell Christ Church Grammar School’s playing fields has come to an end after Planning Minister Rita Saffioti refused to support the school's application to rezone the site.

Greater independence for WA universities’ business schools could have a positive effect.

Exal Group is seeking a two-year extension to start building its Waterford student accommodation after the collapse of FIRM Construction and costs escalation.

Former director general of the Department of Planning Lands and Heritage Gail McGowan will be appointed Murdoch University’s new chancellor and the first woman in the role.

The Department of Finance has asked WA Police to investigate Firm Construction, while the company’s administrators say Firm may have misrepresented its financial position.

The introduction of artificial intelligence has disrupted the WA education sector, with some in the industry intending to adapt, not fight.

Taken too far and without the engagement of all voices, wokeness might end up preventing much hoped-for inclusiveness.

University mergers could be back on the table in WA as another state takes firm steps towards amalgamating two of its biggest institutions.

Navitas will secure an interest in several colleges offering university pathways to international students across Australia and New Zealand from UK-based Study Group.

University mergers could be on the table as an independent review of the state’s higher education system is set to canvass prospective changes to the sector’s structure.

A proposal by Santa Maria College to build a $25 million performing arts centre at its Attadale campus was approved unanimously at a meeting this morning.

While unlikely to replace human writing altogether, AI will no doubt bring changes to tertiary studies.

Ross Waring has been named as director of a $200 million Curtin University-led hub which aims to develop commercial products and services from its research on critical minerals.

The state government and Catholic Education WA will be targeting student growth in Perth’s western suburbs.