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Federation University Australia

Locality: Ballarat Central

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Address: Albert Street 3352 Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

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23.01.2022 Federation University has been named the second highest performing university in the country for postgraduate employment! The Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) ratings also placed Federation in the top 10 universities in Australia for undergraduate employment. This follows Federation Universitys rankings last month as Victorias #1 university for graduate starting salary, full-time employment and student support for the second year running in the Good Unive...rsities Guide 2021. Read more about our latest national ratings http://ow.ly/TraB50Btb8b

22.01.2022 Amid the pandemic, our students and staff are building skills that can be used to problem-solve, visualise and experiment with ideas and materials, contributing to communities, workplaces and industries with intelligence and ingenuity, writes Dr Jill Orr, a Senior Lecturer in Visual Art at Federation Universitys Arts Academy. Join practicing artists and lecturers on Monday 21 September at 6pm including Dr Orr, Dr Julie Reed Henderson and Chrissie Smith as they discuss the in...s and outs of navigating a career in the Visual Arts. This informal and open conversation explores the scope of a professional arts practice, discussing how creative skills are transferrable across different careers beyond their own arts practice. Register http://ow.ly/RkW050BqQm8 and discover why we're Victoria's #1 for student support, graduate starting salary and full-time employment.

22.01.2022 A hybrid learning model was the key to completing semester two classes when staff and students were given the all-clear to return to their Brisbane campus in August, a Federation University Australia researcher says. Management Lecturer Dr Alana Thomson and colleague Bernadette Willans, who is Senior Learning Skills Advisor at the Brisbane campus, led the development of a hybrid teaching model in a bid to keep students engaged as COVID-19 restrictions eased in Queensland. Read more http://ow.ly/Vx2b50CoABz

22.01.2022 We already knew Federation University students were amazing but this video created by Arts Academy undergraduates really caught our eye today! During these difficult times, students created a video thanking lecturers and staff for the extra support they received while studying from home. Were so proud of our students and staff for their amazing contributions to their studies and work over the past few months.... This video reflects why Federation University was last month ranked Victorias #1 university for student support and teaching quality in the Good Universities Guide 2021.

21.01.2022 Now, more than ever, we need to reach out to friends and family today on RU OK? Day. After months of isolation, Psychology Lecturer Dr Ashley Humphrey encourages all in our university community to connect with friends and family as they cope with the mental health implications of ongoing restrictions. Dr Humphrey suggests to connect via Skype, Zoom, Facetime or a phone call, or if living in a regional area, to exercise with one other person.... For students needing support during this time, visit http://ow.ly/D8Z050BmCEX Read more from Dr Humphrey http://ow.ly/t7xp50BmCEW

21.01.2022 Federation University researchers have moved into the second phase of a long-running study into the social and mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic by comparing the effects that lockdowns have had on Australians to the effects of people living in England. Read more https://bit.ly/33cKOa4

20.01.2022 Congratulations to Distinguished Alumnus Marcus Wills on being named a finalist in the 2020 Archibald Prize for his portrait of Melbourne-based dancer and choreographer Jack Riley. Marcus, who has been a finalist six times in Australias oldest and best-known visual arts awards including winning in 2006 with his work The Paul Juraszek Monolith, studied at our Horsham Campus before studying at the Victorian College of the Arts. His work, which mixes figurative and realist styl...es, was one of 55 Archibald finalists for 2020. For more on visual arts and how it will re-emerge after lockdown visit http://ow.ly/2ebO50BwekU

19.01.2022 New research has found womens emotional investment in Instagram has led to anxiety about their body images three months later. Led by Dr Danielle Wagstaff, Lecturer in Psychology, the study exploring the relationship between social media use and mental health, also found people who were more invested in Instagram felt their bodies had more defects, while people who felt their bodies had more defects became more emotionally invested in Instagram. The latest findings don...t suggest we should stop using social media, rather that we be cautious about how much of our sense of self-worth we invest in the platform and that we should avoid comparing ourselves to others on the platform. The study, currently being prepared for publication, builds on previous research http://ow.ly/AHJx50BpEZT

18.01.2022 A new truck steering system being developed by Federation University in collaboration with MaxiTRANS could be a major breakthrough for the transport industry. Senior Lecturer in Mechatronics Dr Gayan Kahandawa is one of Federations researchers developing a virtual rail steering system to make trucks safer for other road users and reduce road damage in urban areas.

18.01.2022 How beautiful was the snow in Ballarat this afternoon? Our Arts Academy turned into a white wonderland in Spring! Did you go out in the snow today?

15.01.2022 Considering a career in agriculture? Wanting to know more about the future of agtech and where it will take agriculture in the next five years? In the latest episode of TAFE Talks, Tenacious Ventures Co-Founder Matthew Pryor, explores this space and more including the psychological barriers to agtech adoption on farms and how to solve it. Matthew is highly regarded in the industry for his expertise in building and scaling agricultural technology businesses, from early prototy...ping, to capital raising and exit through trade sale. He is a partner at AgThentic, an agtech strategy company. Listen to Federation TAFEs latest discussion here http://ow.ly/qwyw50Bs4GS

14.01.2022 If we as a society are going to move forward towards better mental health outcomes beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, we need to find a way to better engage with our communities and the people around us.

14.01.2022 COVID-19 has forced governments to make tough decisions, balancing the needs of our economy against the need to protect vulnerable people from the virus. Dr Mathew Abbott, Senior Lecturer in Humanities and Social Sciences, talks about these decisions in COVID Ethics: Life and Death in 2020. Dr Abbott investigates the ethics of these decisions, while also raising some difficult questions. Should profits ever be prioritised over safety? Can we put a price on human life? Or is... it wrong to think that public health and the economy can be separated? View here http://ow.ly/Jtup50ByL9n

14.01.2022 The COVID-19 pandemic has been a tumultuous time for many of us and even more so for those working in education and health. Vice-Chancellor Professor Duncan Bentley extends a heartfelt thank you to education and health providers who have exceeded all expectations to make this years placement program a success in this challenging climate. Read Professor Bentleys letter of gratitude in full here http://ow.ly/f0ua50BrZCN

13.01.2022 Federation University will celebrate its 150th birthday with alumni next month! Vice-Chancellor Professor Duncan Bentley invites all alumni to celebrate this significant milestone on Thursday 22 October at 5pm at a virtual event. While unfortunately we cant send one of these Fed 150 cupcakes to all our alumni (as much as we would like to!), each alum who registers their attendance will be provided with a $20 e-voucher to purchase their own celebratory food and drink. You ca...n also order commemorative 150th alumni merchandise from our website too. Invitations have been sent to registered alumni email addresses. If you haven't received an email, please visit the website http://ow.ly/tLht50ByyKF and register.

12.01.2022 Thinking about studying at university in 2021? Bec who graduated last year is glad she chose Federation University as her #1 preference. If you want to know more about the VTAC application process, scholarships, alternative entry pathways to university and our support programs, join us this Thursday 17 September for a live Q&A.... Register now http://ow.ly/DD2u50BpuWI for either the 12.30pm-1.30pm or 5.30pm-6.30pm session and discover why were Victorias #1 university for student support, graduate starting salary and full-time employment.

12.01.2022 A new economic impact study has found Federation University is a driving force in regional economies. The study for Regional Universities Network (RUN) found Federation contributed $269 million to regional Australias real GDP in 2018. Read more http://ow.ly/FXMB50BzMLm

11.01.2022 Are you out of shape but wanting to start exercising again following this week's news of some restrictions being eased? Senior Lecturer in Exercise and Sports Science Dr Andrew Lavender discusses on ABC Nightlife how we can regain our fitness safely. http://ow.ly/USyi50Bufeu

10.01.2022 Our Ballarat Tech School is delivering online STEM learning programs to secondary schools and students. Discover how you can access these resources designed for Year 7-12 students here http://ow.ly/O1mR50BzvEV

09.01.2022 We hope the amazing vocals of Arts Academy graduate Chloe Bruer-Jones leading the Air Force Band give you those Friday feels! Chloe, who recently landed the Lead Vocalist role with the Royal Australian Air Force Band, has been singing with the band, helping members on deployment for Operation COVID-19 Assist unwind on a Friday. Congratulations Chloe on your exceptional talent and for also assisting communities in need. ... This video is the latest in the Air Force Bands Friday Chill Sessions series and features Chloe singing a Muse influenced cover of Feeling Good from the 1964 musical Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd. For more on Chloe visit http://ow.ly/Nymx50Buj2F and for information on our Arts Academy visit http://ow.ly/Qyye50Buj2E

08.01.2022 Today is RU OK? Day. Were proud of our students for how they have been supporting each other not just today but also through these difficult times. We would like to remind students of the support services available to them if they are needing assistance. We are here for you. Visit http://ow.ly/D8Z050BmCEX... Thank you to our Brisbane students and Counsellor Brock Dawson for assisting with this video.

08.01.2022 Our Federation Business School is collaborating with Commerce Ballarat to evaluate changing business conditions in the Ballarat region as a result of the pandemic. Led by Dr Moulik Zaveri, the Ballarat Business Confidence Survey aims to assist local businesses and government when making future planning decisions, in particular, during the recovery phase of COVID-19. If you own or manage a business in Ballarat, visit http://ow.ly/inTR50BlC2h

07.01.2022 And they’re offour staff are running 4000km for the Federation University Run for a Cause throughout November. Staff have taken the challenge to a new level this year, setting out to complete a virtual lap of the Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, Brisbane and Horsham campuses. Congratulations to our wonderful staff for supporting The Ballarat Foundation's event and raising money to improve the lives of children through education.... There’s still time to register, visit http://ow.ly/SQQR50Cd7xU

04.01.2022 For the Arts Academy's end of year productions - Embers and Songs from the Other Side - students have shone the spotlight on COVID-19 and the bushfires which have significantly impacted Victoria in recent times. Due to the pandemic, our graduating Performing Arts students adapted their performances to an online delivery, providing students with new skills that will assist them in their future careers. Commencing this week until October 4, Embers is a verbatim play, which feat...ures the real words of real people, while Songs from the Other Side, features new work capturing the zeitgeist of the COVID-19 times. The productions are available here http://ow.ly/lKFO50BzDB2

04.01.2022 A documentary produced, directed and researched by Federation University staff including the arrangement of music has been selected as a finalist in the 2020 ATOM Awards. The Missing has been selected as one of four finalists in the Best Documentary (History) category in the Australian Teachers of Media Awards. The documentary was written and produced by Adjunct Research Fellows Jary Nemo and Lucinda Horrocks (Wind and Sky Productions), directed by Jary Nemo, researched by C...hief Investigator Associate Professor Fred Cahir, with original music by Arts Academy Director Associate Professor Rick Chew. The Missing tells the story of when WWI brought Australians face-to-face with mass death of a Red Cross Information Bureau and post-war grave workers laboured to help families grieve for the missing. It is the outcome of a category one Victorian Remembers Major Grant Program in collaboration with the Australian Red Cross and the Returned Services League. View here http://ow.ly/feL650BnGMD

03.01.2022 Federation University will feature at next month’s Silicon Valley International Film Festival in the US! Data Democracy, a university-commissioned short film, will screen in front of the world’s tech giants including Google, Apple, Facebook and eBay. Featuring Associate Professor Peter Dalhaus from the Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation (CeRDI) and produced by Wind & Sky Productions, Data Democracy explores the public benefits from accumulating data while also discus...sing how the use of data by both governments and private institutes has become controversial. Learn more http://ow.ly/Qjud50Ct2GT and view Data Democracy here http://ow.ly/ys3Q50Ct2GS

02.01.2022 Want to know more about the VTAC application process and how you can make the most of your opportunity to study with Federation University in 2021? Our panel will next week also provide information on scholarships, alternative entry pathways to university and our support programs. Register now http://ow.ly/DD2u50BpuWI for our live Q&A sessions on Thursday 17 September 12.30pm-1.30pm or 5.30pm-6.30pm and discover why were Victorias #1 university for student support, graduate starting salary and full-time employment.

02.01.2022 Two years ago I started a Cert III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30816) at Federation University Australia. I started this course while I was still running my business and I wanted to upskill. To return as a mature age student was terrifying. Thankfully, with some maturity behind me, I finished my studies and here I stand, a fully qualified cook. Now I have a certificate that I can show off with pride! Congratulations to Sharine for completing your Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. Proof that no matter what age, you can achieve anything you set your mind to. We’re very proud of your achievement and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for you! Interested in studying with us? Our Federation TAFE Info Sessions start Monday, 30th November. Register and find your course http://ow.ly/xD1I50CoAK9

01.01.2022 New research has found trolls feel good about themselves when hurting others online. With one in three internet users experiencing harassment, Senior Lecturer and Researcher in Psychology Dr Evita March, explored if trolling was linked to self-esteem. Dr March discusses more in The Conversation.

01.01.2022 Our sport science has been recognised world-wide after jumping into the top 100 of this year’s Global Ranking of Sport Science schools and departments! In 2020, the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) assessed more than 400 universities world-wide, with Federation’s sport science climbing up the global rankings significantly compared to its previous top 150 ranking in 2018. Learn more http://ow.ly/3feK50CrNef and view our new state-of-the-art Health and Sports Preci...nct here where all things sport science are studied. Federation’s sports-related courses include exercise and sport science, clinical exercise physiology, sport management, and from 2021, international sport management via a new bachelor degree in partnership with the World Academy of Sport.