Postdoctoral Programs
Meeting Australia’s Research Workforce Needs: The Federal Government's Research Workforce Strategy Consultation Paper
Thu, 2010-07-08 11:03 — Nigel Palmer[Below is an edited version of the information available on the DIISR website].
Federal Government’s Reality Check on RTS
The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations (CAPA) has welcomed the release of the Consultation Paper for informing the development of the Federal Government’s Research Workforce Strategy. The Consultation Paper follows directly from Building Australia's Research Capacity, the Final report from the 2008 House of Reps Inquiry into Research Training and Research Workforce Issues.
Attention Research Students - 2010 National Research Student Survey
Mon, 2010-06-07 13:36 — Nigel PalmerResearch Education and Research Workforce Issues 2010
Research Workforce Strategy
The Federal Government's Research Workforce Strategy represents and integrated approach to tackling some of the key sustainability issues facing Higher Education in Australia. Key aspects of the strategy are outlined below:
Government to Tackle Research Workforce Challenges
Research Training Inquiry Public Hearings - Brisbane
Fri, 2008-08-15 16:09 — Nigel PalmerResearch training in Australia - public hearing in Brisbane
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Innovation will conduct its fifth interstate public hearing for its research training inquiry in Brisbane on Monday, 18 August.
“This inquiry focuses on the adequacy and effectiveness of current research training schemes, the factors that determine whether new graduates pursue a career in research, and the opportunities for career advancement for research graduates and staff,” said Committee Chair Maria Vamvakinou.
Reserch Training Inquiry Public Hearing: Perth
Mon, 2008-08-11 12:52 — Nigel PalmerPROGRAM: Perth Public Hearings
Tuesday 12 August 2008
9.00 am to 2.00 pm
Room 1, Level 1, Legislative Assembly, 11 Harvest St, Perth
9.00 – 9.45 Professor Su Lloyd
9.45 – 10.30 Institute Postdoctoral Researchers Association at the
Telethon Institute for Child Health Research in Western Australia
10.45 – 12.15 Roundtable:
* Curtin University of Technology
* Edith Cowan University
Submission to the Review of Australian Higher Education
On 13 March 2008, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Education, the Hon Julia Gillard MP, announced a major review of Australia’s higher education system which will examine and report on the future direction of the higher education sector, its fitness for purpose in meeting the needs of the Australian community and economy and the options for ongoing reform. [From the DEEWR website]
Group of Eight signs Human Capital Development Agreement with Chile
Tue, 2008-07-29 11:41 — Nigel PalmerG08 MEDIA RELEASE Tuesday 29 July 2008
Group of Eight signs Human Capital Agreement with Chile
The Group of Eight universities will sign an Agreement with the Republic of Chile in Sydney today to allow up to 500 postgraduate students to study in Australia each year.
The Go8 Agreement complements the Free Trade Agreement to be signed by the Australian and Chilean Governments in Canberra on Wednesday 30 July.
The students will be supported by the new US$600million Chilean Bicentennial Scholarship Fund for Human Capital Development.
Media Release (Kim Carr): A Fair Go for Indigenous Researchers
Wed, 2008-07-23 16:49 — Nigel PalmerThe Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr, today announced his intention to introduce new public funding arrangements that will create additional opportunities for Indigenous Australians pursuing academic
research careers.
“The Australian Government is committed to enhancing support for Indigenous researchers and research to ensure that all talented Australian academics are given a fair go and that all Australians have the opportunity to benefit from their
endeavours,” Senator Carr said.