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‘Maintaining trust’ the key for this mining recruiter

‘Maintaining trust’ the key for this mining recruiter

Recruitment professional Michael Walters launched the Mergent Group agency midway through the pandemic. As COVID spread, the private sector was forced to institute widespread lay-offs and stand-downs; investors were skittish and workers confused and angry. There was a growing need for professional recruitment expertise, particularly in regional Australia.

Demand for postgraduate courses on the rise

Demand for postgraduate courses on the rise

The demand for post-graduate education in Australia continues to grow – up 18 per cent since 2018 – and evolve to include an increasingly varied range of courses with a focus on flexible and relevant career-aligned options. UNSW dean of lifelong learning Nick Wailes says working adults are looking for flexibility in their study. Would-be learners …read more

Short courses offer an alternative for time-poor students

Short courses offer an alternative for time-poor students

The explosion of education options beyond the traditional university degrees is poorly understood by the general public, experts say.  Consumers can now choose from a vast array of short courses, micro-credentials (short courses with certification), and enterprise education options offered by Australia’s universities and colleges, as well as courses from less traditional providers such as …read more

What students want out of their uni courses

What students want out of their uni courses

As Australian undergraduate student numbers decline and postgraduate education morphs to include shorter and more concentrated online courses, universities are working to ensure students can tailor their own educational experience. Yet big institutions can move slowly, and in a time-poor and increasingly competitive world, students insist on flexibility and value for their money. “To put students at …read more