Much of the commentary on university strategy within our public universities in Australia and globally is noteworthy more for how little is changing. We remain to see radically different strategies and business models. The feelings of observers, and many staff ...
More »HEDx Podcast – a local, national, global, private university. Is this the future? Episode 36
Torrens University vice-chancellor Professor Alwyn Louw joins HEDx to tell of its growth to close to 20,000 students in 7 years. As a US-owned private university operating across Australia, the Torrens story is one of fast growth, differentiated strategy, and ...
More »New research reveals Aussie suburbs with the shortest life expectancy
Life expectancy in Australia has reached record highs, but where you live has a huge influence on your longevity. Research by the Public Health Information Development Unit (PHIDU) at Torrens University flagged the suburbs and towns with the highest life ...
More »US company to acquire Torrens University
A US-based education provider has announced it will acquire Australia’s Torrens University as part of a deal with Laureate Education. Strategic Education announced on Wednesday it will spend $642.7 million (USD) to take over Laureate’s Australia and New Zealand academic ...
More »A fundamental shift: New Torrens VC on his vision for the institution and the changing role of higher education
In May, Campus Review spoke with Alwyn Louw as he commenced his new role as vice-chancellor of Torrens University. Starting any new job can be challenging at the best of times, but thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, new Torrens University ...
More »Torrens University registers huge interest in its short courses: Podcast
CampusReview · Torrens University registers huge interest in its short courses: Paul Brafield The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a quick rethink of how to get unemployed or underemployed workers back into jobs and retain their skills base. It has ...
More »Questions asked over new university in Adelaide
As the chilly winter winds blow across Adelaide, spare a thought though for Torrens University (Laureate Education Asia), which is still homeless. Amongst much fanfare, honorary chancellor Bill Clinton launched the new university last October by video link. Yet the ...
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