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Workforce
Talking about Palestine a “career killer“: report
Over 150 students and staff from 20 separate universities claim free speech about Palestine has been restricted on campus in a report released on Thursday.
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Exclusive
Inside Adelaide uni’s digital experience
Digital platforms are a key part of a positive student experience and will be a major focus for the new Adelaide University.
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Rankings
WSU wins impact rankings for fourth year
The performances of the institutions were measured against the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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VC's Corner
Bill Shorten calls out ‘ivory tower’ unis
New University of Canberra (UC) vice-chancellor Bill Shorten has scolded the higher education sector for not keeping up with students’…
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Policy & Reform
Prime Minister announces productivity roundtable
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a productivity roundtable between business leaders, unions and community associations with the aim of boosting economic growth and wages.
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Workforce
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Workforce
Griffith to pay $8m back to 6,000 staff
Nearly six thousand current and former staff at Griffith University have been underpaid more than $6m over the past decade and will receive more than $8m in back-pay.
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On Campus
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On Campus
USyd makes $500m surplus, Mark Scott gets $150k pay rise
The University of Sydney (USyd) recorded a $500 million surplus in 2024 and boosted its vice-chancellor Mark Scott’s pay by $150,000 to a $1.349 million salary, its 2024 financial result showed. Professor Scott's salary is…
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Commentary
International education in Australia needs an urgent rethink
The federal government’s recent decision to again raise the international student visa application fee to $2,000 has reignited concerns about the country’s approach to international education. This will be the second increase to this fee…
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Funding
How Labor can use its strong majority to support universities
The higher education sector is craving stability and investment after the policy changes, regulation warnings and instability of Labor's last term. Milad Haghani is an associate professor of urban resilience and safety at the University…
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News
Melbourne has the best academic reputation of any Australian uni,…
The University of Melbourne has topped the list of Australia’s most prestigious higher education facilities globally. The annual Times Higher Education (THE) world academic reputation rankings revealed there were 10 Australian universities in the top 300 universities ranked, with…
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Podcasts
HEDx Podcast: NYU’s student success team talks AI
John Burdick, Marni Passer Vassallo and Holly Halmo lead the New York University student success team, serving the needs of some of the highest achieving and highest paying students at a top-rated research powerhouse university.
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Podcasts
HEDx Podcast: Teaching-focused leadership – Episode 170
Expert in student experience from the University of Queensland Kelly Matthews is guest host this week and interviews Monash University Associate Professor Tim Fawns and the University of Sydney’s Dr Stephen George-Williams. Professor Fawns works…
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Podcasts
HEDx Podcast: AI compels us to re-evaluate the purpose of teaching – Episode 169
Danny Liu from the University of Sydney posited that artificial intelligence compelled us to re-evaluate not just the methodology, but the very purpose of our teaching practices. He did so in a panel discussion alongside…
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Podcasts
HEDx Podcast: La Trobe is following in Arizona State uni’s footsteps – Episode 168
Chief information officer of Arizona State University Lev Gonick outlines the part technology has played in the 20-year of transformation of his university. In this fireside chat with Manuela Franceschini, Adobe manager for higher education…
