15 February 2012  – Researchers at Harvard University have launched a new global social network for users of interactive teaching methods. Called Peer Instruction Network it relies on the power of the “flipped classroom” where  students study... 
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20 February 2012 – The NABERS training series to become accredited assessors or better understand how the NABERS rating tools works are open for registration. Introductory Seminary (2pm – 5 pm): Sydney, 28 February, 27 March and  5 June; Melbourne,... 
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23 January 2012 – UK- based sustainability strategists Futerra and The Republic of Everyone are holding workshops on sustainability in Sydney on 28 and 29 February. The event, the Re-thinkers, is at the National Australia Bank, Level 15, 255 George... 
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23 January 2012 – Green Education Services has created an app which allows students to prepare for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design exams. GEC chief executive officer Zach Rose said while there were plenty of options for students to... 
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18 January 2012 – A resource kit for teachers on analysing and applying sustainability skills is now available online. The kit is useful for teachers and trainers in electrical, plumbing, manufacturing, financial services, construction and hospitality... 
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By Lyn Drummond 16 January 2012 – When the deputy head of Griffith University’s school of engineering Steven O’Keefe is asked if there are any engineering jobs in the sustainable energy area he is amazed that students and parents do not grasp... 
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5 January 2011 – Carbon Training International which provides nationally accredited carbon management qualifications has expanded to the US with the first of its courses starting in January next year at the University of California, Los Angeles. The... 
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Send course listings to editorial@thefifthestate.com.au Course on urban food growing A course in vocational and community engagement  which includes urban food growing starts at Sydney TAFE in Petersham next March. Other topics included are green... 
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20 December 2011 – On the heels of its first bachelor of sustainability degree the University of New England in NSW is offering the full suite of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in sustainability in 2012. Senior lecturer and course coordinator... 
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By Lyn Drummond 8 December 2011 – Carbon Training International which provides nationally accredited carbon management qualifications has expanded to the US with the first of its courses starting in January next year at the University of California,... 
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29 November 2011 – Not enough high school students with a talent for maths and science are being encouraged to pursue an engineering career according to a survey by Australia Wide Personnel, following a survey by Seek this week (Monday) which showed... 
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2 November 2011 ­– National Building Specification ­ – NATSPEC – has released a national guide to building information modelling that it says will help clients and consultants reduce confusion and inconsistencies. NATSPEC said the National BIM... 
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26 September 2011 – A course in vocational and community engagement  which includes urban food growing starts at Sydney TAFE in Petersham next March. Other topics included are green composting, bush regeneration and bush food, workshops on herb and... 
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5 September 2011 – The Green Building Council of Australia and the Australian Institute of Architects have agreed to cross-accredit courses in the sustainability field. The organisations today announced they had signed a memorandum of understanding... 
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September CBD (mandatory disclosure) The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency is running free seminars on new requirements for commercial building disclosure program which from 1 November will a lighting assessment, The courses... 
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2 June 2011 – The University of Western Sydney is offering a scholarship in its sustainability and social research group. The $32,860 a year tax free award includes a tax free stipend and a funded place in a doctoral course. Funding for project costs... 
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19 May 2011 – Students can win a cash prize by suggesting the most creative solutions to water resource issues in a global competition run by professional technical services consultancy AECOM. The Urban SOS: Water competition seeks creative design,... 
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4 May 2011 – The Australian Green Infrastructure Council will explore how mainstreaming sustainability in infrastructure delivery and operation is critical for the future, at workshops in Brisbane and Melbourne this month. The workshops, being run in... 
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31 March 2011 – A proposed research project linking social sustainability and financial value has won Natalie Myatt the 2011 National Women in Construction International Women’s Day scholarship. The scholarship, sponsored by Corporate Culture,... 
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31 March 2011 – The business school at the University of Technology in Sydney has created a new chair in sustainable enterprise to be headed by Suzanne Benn that it says will help business leap ahead of expectations or regulations and fare best in... 
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30 March 2011 – A bachelor of sustainability degree at the University of New England in NSW,  claimed by the university to be the first in Australia,  marries environmental and social sciences so  students gain knowledge not only about environmental... 
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  17 March 2011 –The first green-plumbing trade school in Victoria has been opened in Melbourne by the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet and the federal member for Deakin, Mike Symon. The federally-funded Swinburne TAFE... 
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NABERS Introductory Seminars are held in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra and Darwin from February. The NABERS introduction seminar is essential for anyone who wants to better understand NABERS ratings and their obligations under the new Commercial... 
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By Lynne Blundell Suddenly there is a scramble for education and training in sustainability for just about anyone associated with the built environment, from accountants to electricians to real estate agents and valuers.  When the valuers asked for... 
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