Region - South Eastern (VIC and TAS)
Reminder: Free event for VIC postgrads this week
Sat, 2008-11-15 11:40 — Nigel PalmerThe Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations (CAPA) is bringing its Postgrad Roadshow series to Melbourne, presenting a half-day event that offers postgrad students opportunity for professional development and a chance to meet postgrads from other Victorian universities.
The event is free to attend and includes a seminar presented by Hugh Kearns, ‘The 7 Secrets of Highly Successful Postgraduate Students.’
Date Thursday November 20, 2008
Time 11am – 3.30pm
Registration desk opens 10.30am
Venue Storey Hall
Job posting: Project Officer - Indigenous Academic Success
Sat, 2008-10-25 10:52 — Nigel Palmer[From the recruiter]
The Ngarara Willim Indigenous Centre is a specialist centre at RMIT University, which through case management approaches provides assistance and support to Indigenous students to enhance achievement of their academic goals and success in their courses/programs.
* CBD location
* Salary between $55,403-$59,972 per annum + super (pro-rata)
* Fixed term opportunity
Job posting: Student Information Officer (La Trobe)
Fri, 2008-10-17 09:47 — Nigel PalmerFull-time, continuing (HEO3) position in La Trobe International.
Package of $44,405 to $50,002 p.a. (inclusive of 17% employer superannuation).
* Reference Number: 50005707
* Campus: Bundoora
* Closing Date: Close of Business, Friday, 31 October 2008
Job posting: Manager, Academy of Performing Arts (Monash)
Thu, 2008-10-16 09:14 — Nigel PalmerRegular high profile student concerts and theatrical productions featuring major artists and guest mentors are a highlight of the academic year, showcasing achievements to a wide audience. Access to performance facilities and services provide high level engagement opportunities with the local community.
Job posting: Student Welfare & Support Officer (Melbourne based)
Wed, 2008-10-01 08:04 — Nigel Palmer[please note errors in spelling and expression are as they appeared in the ad]
$40K plus super
Located in the CBD
Critical position
Leading private higher education provider based in the CBD has a challenging role for an individual who enjoys a very responsible role, where every action has a consequence to someone else's livelyhood.
Job posting: Student Welfare & Support Officer (Melbourne based)
Wed, 2008-10-01 08:00 — Nigel Palmer[From the recruiter]
* First point of contact for students
* Event coordination - organise & attend the events!
* Reputable, private education institution
Our client is a modern, innovative and dynamic institution which provides high-quality education to International students in the Business and Information Technology fields. They are seeking a Student Welfare and Support Officer to join their team.
Peter Singer - Animal Welfare and Environmental Ethics: Parallels and Divergences
Thu, 2008-07-31 13:45 — Nigel PalmerJanine Haines Memorial Lecture
Andrew Bartlett (Australian Democrats), Glenys Oogjes (Animals Australia), Corey Watts (environmental campaigner) & Tim Low (environmental campaigner and author) will also speak.
6.00pm drinks and a light supper
6.30pm talk start time
There is no need to RSVP for this event
Seminar: How can universities maximise their role in research and innovation?
Mon, 2008-07-28 17:29 — Nigel PalmerThe final seminar addresses policy on the national innovation system which is the subject of a major review of its own chaired by Dr Terry Cutler, additional to the Bradley review of the higher education system. Research and innovation are increasingly central in the global knowledge economy and this has pitchforked universities, knowledge dissemination and the commercial R&D sector into the centre of national thinking. The Cutler review is a rare opportunity for Australia to make the policy moves needed to move from global follower
Seminar: Performance standards and indicators- How do we improve tertiary education?
Mon, 2008-07-28 17:25 — Nigel PalmerThere will little change in policy on national investment in higher education and research without a new national consensus on strategies for structural reform and for continuously improving outcomes in both the quantitative and qualitative senses. Likewise the issue of standards is crucial for domestic students and employers and for Australia’s reputation in the global teaching market. Looking beyond quality assurance mechanisms, this seminar focuses on strategies for improvement and on indicators of transparent outputs. How can we lift
NTEU “Our Universities Matter” Campaign
Wed, 2008-07-23 16:56 — Nigel PalmerThe National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) will launch a major campaign tomorrow, Thursday 24 July, under the banner of “Our Universities Matter – Investing in People and Society”.
Details of the launch are:
THURSDAY 24 JULY 2008, 12.45 PM
KALEIDE THEATRE,
RMIT UNIVERSITY, SWANSTON ST MELBOURNE (enter from Swanston St)
LAUNCH PARTICIPANTS:
Professor Margaret Gardner, Vice-Chancellor, RMIT University (host)
Dr Carolyn Allport, National President, NTEU
Sarah Cole, Victorian President, National Union of Students (NUS)
Ghassan Hage on Academic Freedom
Thu, 2008-06-19 15:03 — Nigel PalmerWhere do the limits on academic freedom begin and end? Who defines this and how?
2009 Fulbright Tasmania Scholarship
Thu, 2008-06-05 15:49 — Nigel PalmerUndertake research towards an Australian PhD and build research links with leading U.S. institutions.
Applications are now open for the 2009 Fulbright Tasmania Scholarship. Valued at up to $40,000 this scholarship supports a talented Tasmanian to undertake study or research in the United States for three to twelve months. The categories covered by the Fulbright Tasmania Scholarship include: Professional, Senior Scholar, Postgraduate and Postdoctoral.
The scholarship may be started anytime between 1 July 2009 and 30 June 2010.
2009 Fulbright Victoria Scholarship
Thu, 2008-06-05 15:47 — Nigel PalmerUndertake research towards an Australian PhD and build research links with leading U.S. institutions.
Applications are now open for the inaugural 2009 Fulbright Victoria Scholarship. Valued at up to $40,000 this scholarship supports a talented Victoria based postgraduate or postdoctoral scholar to undertake study or research in the United States for three to twelve months.
The scholarship may be started anytime between 1 July 2009 and 30 June 2010.
ISR Emerging Scholars Workshop - Democracy
Tue, 2008-05-06 10:46 — Nigel Palmer
The Institute for Social Research (ISR) is currently seeking applications for another ISR Emerging Scholars Workshop. This time, we are looking for honours and postgraduate students who are writing a thesis on issues of DEMOCRACY. I would be most grateful if you could publicise the workshop among your honours, MA and PhD students.
Emily's List 7th Annual Quiz Night
Sat, 2007-06-02 12:08 — Nigel PalmerOrganisation: Emily's List
Dates: 7-Sep-2007 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM
Address: OakCourt Receptions, upstairs,
City/State: 1 Oakover Rd (cnr High St), Preston VIC
Contacts Email: eladmin@emilyslist.org.au
7th ANNUAL QUIZ NIGHT
Start poaching people for your table to our 7th Annual Quiz Night!
COST $25 per head
Email eladmin@emilyslist.org.au to register to receive a booking form for when bookings open.
