Education

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.

First-in-family university students face extra challenges.

New research has found Perth is home to some of Australia's most expensive private schools, as well as some of the country's cheapest independent and public options.

Accor has been selected to operate a 66-room hotel within the University of Western Australia, with the revenue to be invested in the Forrest Research Foundation.

A federal review of the tertiary sector is slated to begin this year.

A private girls' school is proposing to build a new performing arts facility at its Attadale campus, including a 650-seat auditorium.

Crothers Construction has secured a $26 million contract to work on a proposed school development for 770 students.

A fresh model adopted by a London university offers food for thought for Australian universities recovering from the impacts of the pandemic.

Councillors appear to be having more favourable outcomes through the Joint Development Assessment Panel process.

Former University of Western Australia researcher Bruce Gray has failed in his ongoing bid against law firm Lavan, the latest in an almost two decade-long legal dispute.

The gap year does not deserve its poor reputation.