Perspectives on creative arts in higher education
In June 2016, we launched the first issue of NiTRO and it is hard to believe that that was over seven years ago. It feels both a short time and a very long time with the last two to three years, stretching time in uncanny ways.
On 28 September, Currents, a new post-graduate arts research journal, was launched through the Centre of Visual Arts (CoVA) at the University of Melbourne by editors Kelly Fliedner and Jeremy Eaton. This new initiative, established between CoVA and the School of Design, University of Western Australia, draws on a
Former Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MAAS) Director Julie Banks has been appointed as Head of Strategic Collections at the University of Melbourne’s new Museum and Collections Department. Her key role will be to “develop and deliver a vision, roadmap and strategic framework focused on access and global engagement”
The Conservatorium of Music, Melbourne University is advertising for a Lecturer in Music to build on the Conservatorium’s distinguished tradition of music performance and commitment to training skilled instrumental and vocal teachers. The position includes teaching a range of subjects within the Master of Music (Performance Teaching) degree. The position, to
University of Melbourne Vice President (Engagement) Adrian Collette AM has been announced as the incoming CEO of the Australia Council for the Arts. Adrian has extensive arts leadership experience including 16 years as CEO of Opera Australia and as Managing Director of Reed Books, Elsevier. He has been a member
DDCA President Professor Su Baker has been announced as the University of Melbourne’s new Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Engagement). Su will step down from her current role as Director of the Victorian College of The Arts at the end of August. She has played a leading role in VCA’s development during both its pre and
In the spirit of reconciliation, the DDCA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.