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 recommended 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 ReviewMicrocredentials Pilot in Higher Education
The Microcredentials Pilot in Higher Education is assisting higher education providers to design and deliver microcredentials in fields of national priority, to meet industry skills needs and increase access to life-long learning.
Learn more about the Microcredentials Pilot in Higher EducationNational Priorities and Industry Linkage Fund (NPILF)
The National Priorities and Industry Linkage Fund (NPILF) supported 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 partnered with BHP on the BHP Future of Work Program. The project supported skills acquisition for the regional communities where BHP operates. The department worked with BHP to provide guidance on program objectives and assisted with program design.
Learn more about the Future of Work Program