This literature review provides a comprehensive analysis of national and international research to assist with the development of an evidence-based model to better support students in Years 8-10 (13-16 years) as they progress through school and into work or further study. The literature review addresses two key questions: • What are the essential skills, capacities...

Education Agents are often the first point of contact between Australian education providers and international students and their families (AEI 2009). Various reports note that at least half of Australia’s international students first seek information about studying in Australia from an Education Agent (Victoria University unpublished student surveys and VET Export Office 2009). Therefore it...

This report defines enduring principles to underpin the long-term funding of Australian higher education as well as specific recommendations and options for a reformed funding model. Australia’s future social and economic development depends on having an educated and highly skilled community, delivering creativity, innovation and improved productivity. Australian universities contribute to society by leading public...

The federal government’s new rules designed to increase student numbers could boost the number of migrants who are permanently temporary, writes Peter Mares in Inside Story.

Productivity underpins our standard of living. This is why Australia's declining productivity growth has alarmed our political and business leaders and economic advisers and commentators. Universities Australia has released a report which demonstrates that Australian universities can play a lead role in future productivity growth. The Universities Australia paper reports that higher education reform and...