New gene research facility opens at ANU

The Australian Phenomics Facility is a new Major National Research Facility for gene research. The Facility has launched a new program, Conquering Immunological Diseases, to develop the treatments for cancer, autoimmune diseases, allergy using the latest achievements of gene research. The Facility is based in a new 6000 m2 building at ANU and will spearhead development of new methods of identifying interconnections between genes and health. The Australian Phenomics Facility has been established by the Commonwealth Government Department of Education, Science and Training, in partnership with The Australian National University, Monash University, The Garvan Institute, and the University of Queensland.

The IT industry is growing again and so is the demand for graduates.

Large organisations, such as consulting company Accenture are driving the demand. This year Accenture reportedly increased its graduate intake by 20% to 180. The further growing of IT industry is expected hence the demand for IT graduates will increase as well. The onrush of IT industry is reported by University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) which also notes the high demand for its own graduates. UTS and Insearch which prepares its students to entry to UTS degrees have a wide range of diploma, bachelor and master programs in IT on offer. UTS and Insearch also are very research-intensive institutions which makes them one of the leaders of quality IT education in Australia.

Exclusive interview with John Wood, the professor and the Pro-Vice Chancellor (international) at the University of Edith Cowan, Western Australia

Mr. John Wood, the professor at the University of Edith Cowan, answers the questions of the StudyAustralia correspondent.

Exclusive interview with Mr. Gregory Klumov, the Head of the Trade Department of the Australian Embassy in Russia

Gregory Klumov, Minister Senior Trade Commissioner Australian Embassy in Moscow, answers the questions of the StudyAustralia correspondent.

Monash University at first hand

Interview with Vladimir Schelkunov, the Russian student who entered Monash University in Melbourne in 2000. At the end of 2004, Vladimir received his Masters Degree in Finance and Accounting.

Kseniya Korotkova, an MBA aviation student: My right choice!

My first acquaintance with RMIT took place at the end of July. The students from all over the world came to the University campus a week before the classes started to hear the introductory course. Christa Tilman, the international students advisor, assisted us with the accommodation, and my student life began.

Living expenses

Living costs for the international students significantly vary depending on the University and the territory. On average, it costs from 8,000 to 10,000 Australian dollars per year. However, this number can go much higher for the large cities. For example, in Sydney, one of the most expensive cities in Australia, the cost of living may arrive at 11,000-12,000AD a year.

Guidebook on the specialized MBA programs in Australia

Some people tend to view the human resources questions as something non-existing. However, this direction has already become a strategic part of business at any successful company, and the importance of it cannot be underestimated. In today fast-paced and competitive environment, trainings are often conducted online in order to organize and encourage the participation of employees all over the world.

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Do you know how many Chambers are in Australian Federal Parliament and how many Deputies are in each of the Chamber? What is the election term for the Deputy in each Chamber? The Parliament consists of two Chambers: House of Representatives (Lower Chamber) and Senate (Upper Chamber or the House of Lords). There are 147 people in the House of Representatives. Each representative is elected for the term of 3 years. Senate consists of 76 people: 12 from each state and 2 from each territory. These people are elected for the term of 6 years. Half of senators are reelected every 3 years.

The University of Melbourne

In various international ratings, the University of Melbourne has been traditionally occupying leading positions. In 1999, "Asiaweek" magazine ranked this University as number five for the academic reputation among all other Universities in the Asia-Pacific region. University of Melbourne was the forth best in the category of "results of the research". Finally, University of Melbourne is the third best School of Business according to the "Asia Inc" ranking.

Insearch / UTS

Insearch/UTS is located at the main campus of UTS in the center of the city. This place is the heart of the town. Next to Insearch/UTS you will find the China town, Darling Harbor and the central railway station that is five minutes walk from the campus. This modern multiple-discipline college is the subdivision of the Technology University Sydney. This educational foundation provides the basis for entering the UTS. Insearch also offers the English as a Second language courses that prepare students for the University. In addition, the college offers professional programs and issues the certificates upon completion.

Queensland University

Multi-colored yachts, luxurious beaches, fantastical chain of towers made of glass and concrete at the skyline and the ocean. This miracle is called Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, the sunniest territory of Australia. Brisbane is called the golden heart of Australian resorts. Hundreds of students from 80 countries of the world come to the University of Queensland to study hard at the silent campus libraries.

South Australian College of English

South Australian College of English (SACE) is the most popular private English school that was founded in Adelaide more than 15 years ago, in 1987. The school is situated at the ancient building in the center of Adelaide, the capital of the territory Southern Australia. Thousands of international students have been studying here since the first day of the school. The tutors from SACE have gained huge valuable experiences and special teaching techniques in teaching English as a second language not only to students but also to the business people and teachers from abroad.