
A message from Professor Andrew O’Neil
News 28 MayAn update from the Executive Dean of Law and Business Professor Andrew O'Neil.
22 May 2024
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A message from Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Julie Cogin.
The 2024-2025 Federal Budget released last week includes important considerations for the higher education sector and for ACU.
The Government has responded to the Australian Universities Accord final report in this year’s budget and has set a national target of 80 per cent of the workforce having a tertiary qualification by 2050. The Government has committed $1.1 billion over the next five years, along with an additional $2.7 billion from 2028 to 2035, for the first stage of reforms to Australia’s tertiary education system.
One reform we are delighted to see is the introduction of practicum payments for nursing, midwifery, teaching and social work students who undertake mandatory placements. ACU has advocated for many years for the support of students taking mandatory placements, and we are pleased to see these payments introduced.
Other reforms that will have a positive impact on our students include:
The reforms also include the establishment of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission, an independent body that will act as a steward of the tertiary education system.
The budget also commits to:
Thank you to everyone who attended the first event in our 2024 Professorial Lecture Series in Brisbane and online earlier this month.
We had the opportunity to celebrate and hear from leading ACU academics who were promoted through the 2023 academic promotions process. Professor Laura Miller shared insights gathered as chief investigator of the ENVISAGE program, which aims to empower parents and caregivers who are raising children with a disability or developmental concerns. Professor Gert-Jan Pepping shared his research and insights on how we can impact sport performance, health and ageing through technology and changes to our built environment. Laura and Gert-Jan did an excellent job of presenting their research in an engaging way, as evidenced by the active audience participation.
The next round of lectures will be held in Melbourne on Wednesday 5 June and Thursday 4 July. You will also be able to attend online. Please see the article in this edition of the Staff Bulletin for registration details and to learn more about the speakers.
I look forward to seeing many of you at these upcoming events as we continue to celebrate and acknowledge our colleagues.
An update from the Executive Dean of Law and Business Professor Andrew O'Neil.
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