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Swinburne Professor honoured with Prime Minister’s Prize for ScienceSwinburne Professor, Matthew Bailes, has been awarded the 2024 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science for his pioneering work in astrophysics, particularly his discovery of fast radio bursts (FRBs). The award, presented by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at a ceremony in Parliament House on 8 October 2024, is Australia’s most prestigious scientific award.Professor Bailes, a Distinguished Professor of Astrophysics at Swinburne and Director of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav) based at Swinburne, discovered the first FRB in 2007 along with his team of collaborators. This discovery of FRBs—enigmatic bursts of energy that can emit the same amount of power the Sun generates in a month—represented a monumental shift in our understanding of the universe and has paved the way for new research techniques that are now used by scientists globally.As the Director of OzGrav, Professor Bailes leads a world-class team of researchers exploring FRBs, pulsars and gravitational waves. In addition to his research, Professor Bailes is passionate about mentoring the next generation of scientists and engineers.Read the full article.New programs to prepare the next generation of finance experts and accountantsSwinburne has unveiled its new postgraduate courses in finance and accounting that will prepare the next generation of finance experts and accountants. With advancements in AI and new technologies, Swinburne has identified the need for more up-to-date and relevant courses to meet the evolving demands of the sector.Swinburne’s revamped Master of Finance will integrate cutting-edge technological advancements with core finance principles. The new Master of Professional Accounting will be first to incorporate the transformative elements of AI, FinTech, Blockchain, Cyber Security, and Financial Crime into a standard accredited accounting curriculum. Both courses have been developed in conjunction with industry leaders to reflect the latest industry trends and innovations.In addition, Swinburne is introducing a new minor in FinTech, which is designed to prepare students to navigate and excel in a technology-driven business and accounting landscape.Read the full article.Winner of Vietnam’s Way to Olympia PeakThe final of the Way to Olympia Peak (WTOP) was held on Sunday 13 October 2024 in Vietnam, which was won by Vo Quang Phu Duc. Staff from Swinburne’s International Recruitment and Admissions team were in the front row at the live television broadcast. Following the final, they presented Phu Duc an offer for a full scholarship to study at Swinburne once he completes high school. Additionally, the runners-up were offered partial scholarships.The competition showcases Vietnam’s brightest and best high school students as they demonstrate knowledge in Vietnamese literature, history, science, English and mathematics. It is one of Vietnam’s longest-running television shows. Swinburne has provided scholarships to the winners of the competition for over two decades.New Associate Director, International RecruitmentThe International Recruitment team are pleased to announce the appointment of Isaac Brosnan as the new Associate Director, International Recruitment who started in the role on Monday 14 October.Isaac, a Kiwi, has spent most of his career in Wellington with time also spent in South Korea and Thailand. He joins Swinburne with extensive experience in the international education sector, most recently as Acting Director, International at Victoria University of Wellington. Throughout his career, he has led diverse global teams and worked closely with international stakeholders to drive student enrolments and build strategic partnerships.‘I’m passionate about fostering opportunities for students around the world and am excited to support Swinburne’s vision of expanding its global reach. I look forward to working collaboratively with the team and leveraging my experience to strengthen relationships with international agents and partners,’ said Isaac.We’re excited to have Isaac on board the International Recruitment team!Course updates, scholarships and more2025 international scholarshipsWe have recently announced our international scholarships for 2025 and welcome your support in promoting them to prospective students interested in studying in Australia in 2025.Swinburne International ScholarshipThis is a merit-based scholarship offered to international students commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate course at our Hawthorn campus for the first time in 2025. Eligible students will receive 20 percent off their tuition fees for the standard course duration.George Swinburne International Excellence ScholarshipThis scholarship recognises students’ high academic performance and is available to international students commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate course at our Hawthorn campus for the first time in 2025. Eligible students will receive 30 percent off their tuition fees for the standard course duration.For students who have already submitted applications to study at Swinburne:Existing conditional offer holders will receive revised offers with the scholarships (if eligible) once they meet all conditions.Full offer holders will receive revised offers with scholarships, if eligible for a scholarship.Students who have recently accepted will receive a variation to their offer, if eligible for a scholarship.These updated offer letters will be issued automatically by our admissions team, so you do not need to contact us to request a review. Courses excluded from the scholarships are:Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting and one-year honours degrees for undergraduate courses.Master of Physiotherapy, Master of Dietetics and Master of Occupational Therapy for postgraduate courses.Find out more about the scholarships available to international students.Diploma of Information TechnologyIn this eight-month full-time UniLink diploma, students will study the fundamentals of computing hardware and software to gain strategic knowledge about the principles of designing, developing and managing these technologies. Students will develop practical skills in structural programming and program development, as well as learn about web-based applications and cloud computing.As a UniLink diploma, this will provide students a pathway from a diploma to a bachelor degree, while still gaining access to all the same Swinburne facilities and support as their degree peers, with the addition of tailored support. Completion of this course allows students to progress into a number of IT degrees, including the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology.Find out more about the Diploma of Information Technology.Bachelor of Information and Communication TechnologySwinburne’s Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a three-year full-time course that will teach students the knowledge and skills needed for a wide variety of employment positions in ICT.During the course, students will get the opportunity to utilise Swinburne’s industry-class labs boasting 17 network racks and 700 Cisco devices. They will learn how to identify the need for ICT solutions and how to assess and analyse the appropriateness of methodologies and technologies for the design and implementation of those identified solutions.The Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology can also be studied in a double degree with Applied Innovation.Find out more about the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology.Course training: Master of Data ScienceJoin Dr Pei-Wei Tsai for an upcoming course program training session for the Master of Data Science on Wednesday, 13 November 2024 at 3pm AEST. The session will cover:Program overviewProgram highlightsIndustry connectionsCareer outcomesQ&AFollow the link to register.
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