News at Angliss

Ten William Angliss Institute staff have shared knowledge with their peers at the 2020 CAUTHE Conference - Australasia’s leading tourism and hospitality research and education conference.

The honour comes after she was presented with a Public Service Medal in the Victorian Division of the Queen's Birthday Honours in 2011, for services to the dairy industry, national food regulations and rural women.

At a tender age of 19, Michelle has completed a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, had done work experience in places like Burch & Purchese, Vue de Monde, OmNom Kitchen and, you may recognise her from the ninth season of Masterchef.

Kelly spent her final months at the RCC researching the closure of abattoirs in regional Australia, concerns about animal welfare in meat processing and how farmers are addressing these issues through different models of abattoirs.

Is your IG feed looking a bit dull? We’ve listed some of our favourites, from luxurious hotel tours by Eva Chen, Instagram’s Head of Fashion Partnerships to mouth-watering vegan recipes by Smith & Daugther Chef, Shannon Martinez; here’s our list of follow-worthy people.

A life-changing moment at a wedding Brittany had styled in 2019, helped her realise she wanted to invest extra time and energy into her own events business rather than working for an external events company.

Yes, Valentine’s day is this Friday. And if you didn’t mark your calendars back in January, you might’ve forgotten to make a reservation at your favorite restaurant. Don’t worry; we’ve got you!

William Angliss Institute is continuing to monitor the evolving novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) situation and is providing ongoing advice and support to students and staff.

Julia Buceto is living her best life in Disneyland. After wrapping her Advanced Diploma of Events Management, she jet-setted to Florida, where she is now working as a Character Attendant.

Having completed her patisserie qualifications in 2014, Mikayla has since been working at establishments as diverse as the Grand Hyatt, to the Chateau Yering where she works today.

Henry Pun is a young chef forging his way through the trying but ultimately rewarding career of hospitality. The buzzing Mya Tiger in the newly refurbed Espy Hotel St Kilda is a far cry from Henry’s former work as an accountant. We spoke with Henry about his experience of campus life during his Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery and Certificate IV in Patisserie, his role as a student representative, and his current Commis chef role with a dynamic team.

From waiting tables at Fat Duck in London to working as a Group Assistant GM at Andrew McConnell Restaurants - here's Cameron Maher's story.

Recreate our petits gateaux lined with a decorated hazelnut joconde sponge filled with an olive cake base topped with hazelnut cream, lime cremeux and garnished with a baby hazelnut macaron.

Talking to Hayley Fraser, it’s clear she was destined to be a part of the travel and tourism industry. She has spent 2019 devoted to learning all she can to propel her career in this exciting sector.

On Wednesday 4 December, Ho Chi Minh City Party Secretary, Nguyen Thien Nhan, visited our Melbourne campus to witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Van Lang University, one of Vietnam's first private universities, and William Angliss Institute.

William Angliss Institute is celebrating working for ten years with social enterprise restaurant Charcoal Lane to train Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth.

With trips around Australia, Asia, and even to America. Here are some of the highlights.

What to do now? Enjoy your time off, obviously! But if you really want to do it right, make sure you’ve ticked off our Angliss Experience Summer guide.

We recently celebrated over 25 of our tourism and events students who completed their placement program with our industry partners.

Dilmah CEO Dilhan C. Fernando has inspired Angliss students about the world of tea on a recent visit to our Melbourne campus.

Chloe Cummins knew she loves working with people and that she is obsessed with being organised. Armed with this knowledge, Chloe and her school Career Counsellor started brainstorming how what she loves and what she's good at could give her direction.

Vegan and healthy food alternative trends featured at the 2019 Student Product Development Showcase for Diploma of Food Science and Technology students at William Angliss Institute.

Unusual and delicious Edible and Indigenous ingredients featured in the student-made desserts showcased at the annual William Angliss Institute patisserie High Tea on 31 October.

Third year cookery apprentice John Waterfall will be joining the iconic Reymond family’s new European focused Frederic and Fred’s Bar in Cremorne.

It can get overwhelming and you don’t want to get swept up by the stress. We’ve compiled simple and practical tips on how you can make the most out of your study time.

Angliss Hotel Management students stepped out on a week-long adventure in Thailand, touring some of the city’s best accommodation and attractions.

Ranim enrolled in the Certificate III in Aviation (Cabin Crew) in 2018, and by March 2019, she began working for one of Australia's major airlines.

William Angliss Institute and Les vergers Boiron are continuing to work in partnership teaching students to work with professional products.

Italy - home to pasta, the Colosseum, gelato and art, and for two weeks in September, to a group of Angliss degree students.

The William Angliss Institute Great Chefs Program is celebrating 25 years as the most successful program of its kind in Australia.

Over the past four years 166 scholarships, worth nearly half a million dollars, have been awarded to William Angliss Institute’s students.

Alejandro Cuéllar, one of Colombia's top chefs, took over the Angliss Restaurant kitchen for a very special Great Chefs dinner last week, run in partnership with the Embassy of Colombia in Australia.

Peter Bouchier has been the trusted name in premium butchering since the first store opened in 1983, but it took Peter’s daughter Danielle some time to join the company.

Zoe's history with Angliss spans both our Melbourne and Sydney campuses, where she enrolled in a Certificate III in Retail Baking and then a Certificate IV in Patisserie.

In 2015 lawyer Bruno Garibaldi left Brazil with his wife Milena to study English in Australia. Falling in love with the country, the couple decided to extend their stay.

Thinking of launching a side hustle while you’re studying? Kate Hudson, currently enrolled in Angliss’ Certificate IV in Patisserie, knows what it takes to run her own small business while working towards a qualification.

Whether you’ve been thinking to shift gears from doing to teaching, or considering a return to the workforce, leverage your hard-earned industry skills and experience by teaching at TAFE.

Earlier this week, 400 Angliss students and graduates attended the annual Careers and Employment Expo held at our Melbourne Campus.

When Angliss student Hannah Garrett was invited to attend one of our speed networking events, she wasn’t aware how many career opportunities it would bring.

This week at our Melbourne campus, graduation and special achievement awards ceremonies were conducted for students who have completed higher education and vocational qualifications across our foods, tourism, hospitality, events, and hotel management specialisations.

The Hon. Gayle Tierney MP, Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education, visited William Angliss Institute today to congratulate students completing Certificate III in Hospitality and Certificate III in Tourism.

On Tuesday 20 August, the Honorary Consul Mr Peter McMullin, from the Consulate of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste (East Timor), visited our Melbourne campus.

Nicky delivers a meal to remember at Great Chefs.

With semester two now in progress, Angliss is offering lots of opportunities for students to experience a range of free and low-cost events held on and off-campus.

Our new Sydney campus is now serving up higher education qualifications alongside a wide range of vocational education and training.

Elaya Carbone is no stranger to winning awards. Since 2018, when she began studying a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery at Angliss, Elaya has been the recipient of ten awards that recognise her academic, culinary and leadership skills.

Earlier this week, Angliss alumnus and current board member for the Institute, Matteo Pignatelli, was awarded the 2019 Lifetime Achiever Award by the 2019 Victoria and Tasmania Savour Australia Restaurant & Catering HOSTPLUS Awards for Excellence.

Last week twenty-one Food Science and Technology students from William Angliss Institute attended the confectionery industry’s annual ConTech Conference and Expo, where Farrah Megson took out the annual Sollich Award for the Best Student of Confectionery.

William Angliss Institute has taken home the award for Best Registered Travel Industry Training Institution at the 2019 AFTA National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) held at Sydney's International Convention Centre over the weekend.

Professor Sue Beeton PhD, foundation chair of the College of Eminent Professors at William Angliss Institute, has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 50th Conference of Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) International recently held at Grand Hyatt Melbourne.

William Angliss Institute recently partnered with the NSW Department of Education and award-winning chef Alessandro Pavoni from Ormeggio at the Spit to provide a rewarding week of training to teachers from New South Wales (NSW).

Two Angliss graduates, Harrison Caruana and Stephanie Goetz, are on their way to representing Victoria in the regional final of the Nestlé Golden Chef's Hat Award.

Residing in one of the world's most livable cities can be a blessing and a curse. There's always something to do in Melbourne, but sometimes it's hard to know where to begin.

Grace Le has been crowned the winner of this year's John Patrick Conway Award, which recognises excellence in baking among Angliss students.

Since graduating in December 2018, Abby Gonzales has been working for one of Australia's prestigious airlines. As a cabin crew member, she often has to do both long-haul flights and quick overnight trips. After so many flights, she is a bonafide traveler.

Who doesn't love a caramelised apple crumble? It's always a crowd favorite. And for the first time, we're sharing our recipe, the same recipe our students use in class, with you. Impress your family and friends with this chef-approved recipe!

Open Day is big, and sometimes it might feel a bit overwhelming, with demos, talks and information galore. But fear not! A little planning can go a long way, and we're here to help you get the most out of your day.

As founder of the popular Melbourne food truck, Yo India, Conan Gomes lives and breathes Indian food, so it was a thrill to be featured in Lonely Planet's Around the World in 80 Food Trucks.

Michael Cole, an acclaimed chef and Angliss alumnus, has won the Foodservice Chef of the Year award for the second time.

Last month, 11 students currently undertaking certificates and diplomas in Tourism and Events at our Melbourne campus travelled to Vietnam for a study tour, where they experienced the country’s thriving tourism and hospitality sector.

Since high school, Angliss student Emil Nilsson knew which direction his career was headed in.

Doing what you love and getting paid for it is rare. So when Gabby Sexton was offered a place in the Certificate III in Tourism program, she knew it was the beginning of an exciting journey.

180 hospitality students have immersed themselves in the unique brewery culture of Stomping Ground. Along with the Venue Manager, Eddie John and his experienced team, the students toured and learned all about the Collingwood based brewery and their grand Beer Hall.

Hospitality graduate Brad Cooke has found his passion opening and managing bars, and coaching hospitality business owners to help them succeed in Melbourne's dynamic bar scene.

Our Sydney campus was officially launched last week, following a move to new premises in Alexandria located only 4kms from the CBD.

More than 140 students participated in speed networking events held at our Melbourne campus.

One of our graduates, Ashlee Brazier, has kicked off her events career in fine form joining one of Australia's leading event management companies, Peter Jones Special Events.

Angliss coffee expert, Melissa Caia, says smaller styles of coffee will be trending across Melbourne in 2019, as coffee lovers want bigger flavours.

Angliss hospitality students were working front and back of house with the team from Food and Desire Catering at the Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne.

Scholarships were awarded to 52 William Angliss Institute students from 2018 and 2019 intakes at an awards ceremony held today, which coincided with the annual Angliss Hot Cross Bun Day.

Learning the best ways to break down a lamb, pork and beef carcass and the most suitable techniques to cook the meat to perfection was the goal of a collaboration between Angliss’ meat processing and higher education departments held recently.

William Angliss Institute’s Sydney campus held its first industry networking event recently.

Angliss Diploma of Tourism students recently headed to the goldrush-era town of Beechworth to learn from local businesses about sustainable tourism practices and customer service.

Diploma of Events student Melissa Despotellis is following her heart into the world of event management at Angliss.

Angliss Cookery Teacher Jason Goldingay recently conducted an indigenous ingredients masterclass for a class of Bachelor of Culinary Management students in the Angliss Raingarden, followed by a three-course lunch featuring the herbs and plants foraged during the masterclass.

Two Angliss students - photographed here with worlds 50 best restaurants' Borago owner/chef Rodolfo Guzman - enjoyed the experience of travelling and studying in Santiago, Chile for two weeks awarded the Lopez-Lochert Scholarship.

Being in away from home for big family celebrations can be tough for students in Australia. Angliss student Helen from Vietnam shared her experience and advice on celebrating Lunar New Year (Tet in Vietnam) in Melbourne and some advice on how to have a great time.

William Angliss Institute's Higher Education student team were finalists in the prestigious STR Market Study competition held in New York, USA in mid-November.

Students have been working hard to prepare for their annual Student Product Development Showcase, which will be held on Monday 17 June.

We chat to Kate Stewart and Rocco Trimboli, owners/operators of En Pointe Events to give us insight into their world of events and how they approach each client individually to consider the best way a client can share their ethos through an event.

It has been a stellar year for Certificate III in Commercial Cookery graduate Jack Lee who has gone from being named Chef of the Year by Foodservice Australia to opening a brand new café in Point Cook, Bean Smuggler.

We had a chat to two of our Masters of Food Studies & Gastronomy (MFSG) course's current students, Thanh Truong & Prue Rothwell.

As we grow our new postgraduate programs, we put the spotlight on different businesses within the food industry, each one a pivotal link in the chain of a food system that links to gastronomy. Here we have a chat to George Lucas co-owner of Ocean Made Seafood in Collingwood which supplies some of Melbourne's best restaurants with fresh seafood.

William Angliss Institute has won gold at the RACV Victorian Tourism Awards for Best Tourism Education and Training provider.

William Angliss Institute will help to train and educate a skilled workforce to underpin the growing experience industries, through the Victorian Government's Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative.

To consider bigger ideas and approaches to food systems of the future, we believe you should talk to those who work with food systems now.

A team of Angliss students and staff won the Asian Cup Culinary Cup at Food and Hotel China's Global Food and Hospitality Expo in Shanghai. It is the first time an Australian team has won this accolade.

Chef Tracey Lister lived in Vietnam for 13 years and when she returned to Australia two years ago, decided to move from the kitchen to organising culinary tours to her former home.

William Angliss Institute launched its ground-breaking book The Study of Food, Hospitality, Tourism and Events: 21st Century Approaches which is an amalgam of contributions authored by educators and eminent experts involved in the food, tourism, hospitality and events fields of study.

William Angliss Institute is the only TAFE in Australia to offer a research-based Master of Philosophy and the only non-university to offer a Master of Philosophy by Praxis and Exegesis.