Education & Student News
Dismay as James Cook University proposes closure of creative arts in North Queensland
Artists, academics and creative communities fear the loss of one of the region's only university qualification in creative arts.
Opportunities and awards
Prize entries open for 2024, design winners announced and Brisbane honours local ballet legend, plus more!
Major new works to be developed through WAAPA's three-year residencies
Musical theatre artist Eddie Perfect and UK theatre company Cheek by Jowl are undertaking three-year residencies at WAAPA to deliver…
Opportunities and awards
Furniture Design Award launches open call, plus winners of small sculpture and portrait prizes, and literary shortlists.
Accessible writing is for everyone
Accessible writing can be divided into two categories: plain language and Easy Read.
Why I'm studying... Professional Writing and Editing (PWE)
Writer and librarian Alice Reid is studying professional writing and editing at RMIT. She's the perfect example of how study…
Opportunities and awards
Professional development opportunities for writers, visual artists, comedians and more, plus winners and finalists across the sector.
Education in Brief: week-long strike at Melbourne University
The longest large-scale strike action at an Australian university campus in a while sees Union members calling for better pay…
We need to talk about money in the arts
Having open conversations about what we earn and how we manage money is the only way to a richer arts…
It’s Book Week but your child is too anxious to take part – 5 expert tips to save the day
Keep your expectations in check and encourage kids to take small brave steps during book week, says a psychologist.