Fostering greater collaboration between industry and universities is a key aspect of the Australian Government's higher education policy agenda. A number of programs are designed to encourage and test new partnerships between government, industry and universities, including innovative models of course delivery and collaboration.
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The University-Industry Collaboration in Teaching and Learning Review
The University-Industry Collaboration in Teaching and Learning Review was released in December 2021. It recommends short-term and long-term actions government, higher education providers, and industry can take to promote greater collaboration across the sector.
Learn more about The University-Industry Collaboration in Teaching and Learning ReviewNational Priorities and Industry Linkage Fund (NPILF)
The National Priorities and Industry Linkage Fund (NPILF) supports universities to engage with industry to design and deliver high-quality teaching and implement innovative new education models for meeting industry needs.
Learn more about the National Priorities and Industry Linkage Fund (NPILF)Women in STEM Cadetships and Advanced Apprenticeships
The Women in STEM Cadetships and Advanced Apprenticeships Program is providing funding for women working in paid employment to upskill in STEM fields or move into a STEM career.
Learn more about the Women in STEM Cadetships and Advanced ApprenticeshipsBHP Future of Work Program
The Australian Government is partnering with BHP on the BHP Future of Work Program. The project supports skills acquisition for the regional communities where BHP operates. The department is working with BHP to provide guidance on program objectives and assist with program design and administration.
Learn more about the Future of Work Program