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27.04.2009
Booming export industry can’t be ignored
In an opinion piece in today's Financial Review Swinburne Vice-Chancellor Ian Young argues International education should be recognised by as an outstanding resource for the nation:
"In these chall...
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10.12.2008
Tapping into a neglected resource
Today in ‘The Australian’ newspaper, Professor Ian Young outlines why students from disadvantaged backgrounds are the key to strengthening Australia’s tertiary sector.
http://www.theaustralian...
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24.11.2008
Linda Brown appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor (TAFE)
Professor Ian Young, Vice-Chancellor of Swinburne University of Technology today announced the appointment of Ms Linda Brown as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (TAFE). Ms Brown will commence in the position in...
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13.08.2008
Bill Scales reappointed as Chancellor of Swinburne
At its University Council meeting 11 August, members unanimously approved the reappointment of Mr Bill Scales, AO as Chancellor for three years.
Swinburne Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Young said...
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5.08.2008
Swinburne ranked top university in Melbourne for teaching quality and graduate satisfaction
The release of the 2009 Good Universities Guide (GUG) has reaffirmed Swinburne's position as one of the top ranked university in Melbourne for teaching quality and graduate satisfaction. Swinburne al...
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30.07.2008
Swinburne excels in university quality report
A quality audit of Swinburne University of Technology has commended the institution for its past successes and its vision for the future.
In particular, the Australian Universities Quality Agency (...
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17.06.2008
A boost for staff excellence at Swinburne
In a move to reward staff excellence, Swinburne University of Technology has introduced a performance development process that will give high performing staff the opportunity to receive a bonus worth ...
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21.05.2008
Funding tertiary education in the 21st Century
As the Rudd Government undertakes the first major review of higher education since 2002, Swinburne Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Young says The Bradley Review of Higher Education is also a much needed...
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4.04.2008
Debunking the myth that Australian universities under-perform
In a paper delivered at the 6th Annual Higher Education Summit in Sydney, Swinburne Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Young debunks the myth that Australia under-performs in terms of building top universi...
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1.08.2007
Swinburne in 2015: Professor Ian Young signs up for a second term and announces ambitious plan for the university
Swinburne University of Technology has announced a seven year plan that will see a massive expansion in research and infrastructure, and the strengthening of teaching excellence.
Signing a contra...
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9.05.2007
Media statement from Professor Ian Young, regarding the higher education initiatives in the 2007 Federal Budget
Media statement from Professor Ian Young, regarding the higher education initiatives in the 2007 Federal Budget:
"The Federal Government has delivered a budget that assures a visionary investment i...
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3.04.2007
Building Better Pathways to Higher Education: a paper by Professor Ian Young, Swinburne Vice-Chancellor
"Australia, like many other countries around the world, needs to seriously consider how its tertiary (Higher Education and Vocational Education) system will effectively meet changing societal needs.
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29.01.2007
Deputy Chancellor receives Australia Day Honour
Trevor Brown, deputy Chancellor at Swinburne University of Technology, has received an AM in the Australia Day honours list.
Mr Brown received the honour for his service to Swinburne, and to the a...
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12.07.2006
Swinburne to offer joint US degrees in Melbourne
Swinburne's Academic Board has approved a landmark agreement with Boston's Northeastern University to teach combined courses in Melbourne from 2007.
Vice Chancellor, Professor Ian Young, said the u...
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27.03.2006
There must be a fairer way: An opinion piece published in The Age by Professor Ian Young
The challenge of identifying the appropriate mix of public and private funding of universities is crucial in determining the shape of Higher Education in Australia and ensuring an accessible and equit...
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7.12.2005
Swinburne announces new higher education structure
Swinburne University of Technology has announced the creation of a single, unified Higher Education Division to take effect from 1 January 2006.
Swinburne currently consists of three Divisions: on...
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30.11.2005
More tertiary choices for students: An opinion piece by Professor Ian Young
An opinion piece by Professor Ian Young, Vice-Chancellor, Swinburne University of Technology:
The announcement by the University of Melbourne that it is considering changing the structure of its de...
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19.08.2005
Swinburne ranked fourth in the nation for learning and teaching quality
Swinburne has performed outstandingly well, achieving fourth place in the nation in a recently released ranking system comparing the learning and teaching performance of universities across Australia....
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12.07.2005
Bill Scales Appointed Swinburne's New Chancellor
At an extraordinary meeting last night, the Council of Swinburne University of Technology appointed Telstra's Group Managing Director, Mr Bill Scales, AO as its new Chancellor, commencing on October 1...
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11.07.2005
Proving the critics wrong: a new report reveals international students academically perform as well as Australian students
A new report from the Australian Universities International Director's Forum (AUIDF) shows there is no difference between the academic performance of international students compared to their Australia...
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27.06.2005
Engineering Australia's Future
An opinion piece by Professor Ian Young,Vice-Chancellor of Swinburne University of Technology:
The importance of science, engineering and technology to economic growth has long been recognised by m...
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20.06.2005
Swinburne joins the European Consortium of Innovative Universities
Swinburne has become the first Australian university to join the European
Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU).
Set up in 1997 the exclusive consortium originally brought together ten of ...
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23.05.2005
Swinburne leads the nation's universities in attracting TAFE students transferring to undergraduate studies
At the Post-Compulsory Education: Bridging the Gap Symposium, Swinburne's
Vice Chancellor Professor Ian Young delivered a paper outlining the significance of TAFE students to the Higher Education se...
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6.04.2005
International students have a role in kickstarting the economy
It's a bold move, but relaxing the migration rules for Australia's international students would make economic sense, argues Ian Young
As highlighted in recent times, Australia is facing a significa...
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22.02.2005
Swinburne's Chancellor steps down
Swinburne University of Technology's Chancellor, Dr Douglas Mitchell, announced at last night's Council meeting that he will be stepping down at the end of his first term to pursue other interests.
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23.08.2004
Swinburne secures deal for new student administration system
After an extensive procurement process, spanning several years, Swinburne University of Technology has signed a contract with Jade Software Corporation to install a new student management system.
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2.08.2004
Minister Lynne Kosky launches Swinburne's $88 million Hawthorn Campus Development
Minister Lynne Kosky will tomorrow, Tuesday 3 August, launch construction of Swinburne's $88 million Hawthorn Campus Development - a unique project bringing together students, academics and businesses...
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11.06.2004
Swinburne Sarawak achieves University status
Swinburne's Malaysian campus, formerly known as Swinburne Sarawak Institute of Technology, has been given University status by the Malaysian Government.
The announcement of the establishment of Swi...
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26.04.2004
First students graduate from Sarawak
Swinburne Sarawak, the university's Malaysian campus, graduated its first student intake this week in a ceremony held in the state capital, Kuching.
The 209 graduates of the Master of Business in e...
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23.04.2004
Media Statement from Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ian Young
"In response to the Commonwealth Government's higher education reform package, Swinburne will raise the HECS contribution by 15% across all courses from 2005 with the exception of courses at the Natio...
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24.02.2004
Media Statement from Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ian Young, regarding fee arrangements for Swinburne University of Technology
"At last night's meeting of the University Council, approval was granted for Swinburne to offer full fee-paying places to Australian undergraduate students. In addition, Council also approved the vary...
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6.02.2004
Media Statement from Swinburne University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ian Young, on the importance of maintaining adequate student places at Swinburne's Lilydale campus
"Swinburne Lilydale provides vital educational opportunities for students in the disadvantaged outer urban regions of Melbourne.
"Currently 40 percent, or approximately 650, places at the Lilydale ...
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27.08.2003
Professor Ian Young's Expo launch speech
Following is a copy of the speech delivered by Professor Ian Young at the launch of the Swinburne Expo and Corporate Entrepreneurship & Innovation conference on Wednesday 27th August 2003:
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