2009 AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES RANKING

The 2009 Times Higher Education top 200 university rankings

The independent university publication Times Higher Education has released its well publicised Top 200 University rankings. Each year the publication ranks world universities based on an overall evaluation that is determined by a series of sub scores in categories such as Peer reviews, employment reviews, staff and student happiness and international appeal. Year by year the rankings change very little, with the top United States universities taking 13 of the top 20 spots; Harvard University was awarded the number one position, with the University of Cambridge and Yale University following closely behind. The Australian National University was the highest ranked Australian university, and was awarded the number 17 position with a score of 90.5.In total, 9 Australian universities made it into the top 200 rankings, and are as follows:

1. The Australian National University (17)

2. The University of Sydney (36)

3. The University of Melbourne (36)

4. The University of Queensland (41)

5. Monash University (45)

6. The University of New South Wales (47)

7. The University of Adelaide (81)

8. The University of Western Australia (84)

9. Macquarie University (189)

The Times Higher Education top 200 is only one of many university ranking initiatives issued by numerous organisations, however their grade standard is considered to be extremely high; THE rankings are highly prized positions.

A full list of rankings can be found on the Times Higher Education website located at www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/Rankings2009-Top200.html

(Taken from www.campusdaily.com.au)

LE GORDON BLEU

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British Accraditation Council (BAC)

Le Cordon Bleu London Culinary Arts Academy is now accredited by the British Accreditation Council for Independent Further and Higher Education. For more information, go to www.the-bac.org.

Le Cordon Bleu World Food Media Awards

Entries are already pouring in for the 2010 Le Cordon Bleu World Food Media Awards at which the cream of the world’s food and drink media professionals will be celebrated. And there are just over 300 days before entries close on February 5, 2010.

The awards themselves will be presented as part of Tasting Australia in Adelaide, South Australia, on Monday May 3, 2010.

Th next competition is Le Gordon Bleu seventh. Since their first Awards in 1997, more than 4,000 entries have been received, with ever increasing interest from all continents. These awards – where “Ladles” are presented - are unique in covering the widest possible range of food and drink publishing.

The 2010 Le Cordon Bleu World Food Media Awards will acknowledge the work of food and drink professionals, writers, educators, TV presenters and producers, and recognise excellence across a broad range of food and drink publishing, books, magazines, newspapers, television, radio, internet websites, guide books and photography.

As with the previous competition, only Gold Ladles will be presented. However, short-listed nominees will be fully recognised and will be entitled to display 2010 Le Cordon Bleu World Food Media Awards insignia to further promote their work.

Works eligible for entry in the next competition must have been published or broadcast between June 2, 2007 and January 31, 2010. After the closing date for entries of February 5, 2010, an international panel of food, wine and media professionals will begin the task of judging the entries. Following judging, the nominees will be announced by March 31, 2010.

Entries are available online at www.worldfoodmediaawards.com.

(Taken from www.cordonbleu.edu)