Mark Barnes

Assessment reviews: “Don’t bother; it doesn’t change anything”

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This article was published in Catalyst Assessments can be regraded; your marks are not set in stone. Indeed, as the end of semester comes around and assessments are marked, scribbled on, ticked, crossed, covered in red pen and—hopefully—constructive feedback, it can be a time of angst. Grades are seldom what we want, but what happens … Read more

TAFE students’ deadline dilemma

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This article was published in Catalyst Magazine In March of this year TAFE student Jason Alford was charged full-fees for his certificate three in plumbing but was entitled to a concession discount. This was a result of a nuance in the TAFE fees regulations stating: “Prior to the commencement of training, the RTO (Registered Training … Read more

Twenty-seven drug arrests at Maitland’s Groovin’ the Moo

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This article was published in Catalyst Magazine On Sunday, at Maitland’s ninth Groovin’ the Moo music festival, 27 people were identified as allegedly in possession of illicit drugs. NSW police conducted 130 searches on the day and those charged are set to appear in court at a later date. This comes just one week before … Read more

Chemical accident causes disruption on city campus

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This article was published in Catalyst Magazine A chemical accident started a fire at RMIT’s city campus this morning. Officers from Victoria Police said emergency services had received a call at 4.30am. There were several fire trucks on the scene and two police vans. Officers advised there were no injuries but that paramedics were on … Read more

Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard visits RMIT

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This article was published in Catalyst Magazine. Julia Gillard arrived on campus Monday to speak on funding global education as the newly appointed Board Chair of not-for-profit group the Global Partnership for Education. The former Prime Minister opened her address stating it was ‘good to be back in Melbourne’ and affirmed that even now, outside … Read more