Rumours swelled following news that the University of Adelaide’s vice-chancellor took sudden and indefinite leave that it was due to the university’s finances – something the university denied – but today the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption uncharacteristically announced that VC ...
More »Questions over University of Adelaide’s surprise departures
The two top jobs at the University of Adelaide were upended this week after both the chancellor and vice-chancellor suddenly left their posts. On Monday, chancellor Kevin Scarce informed the university’s council that he would bring forward the end of ...
More »Curtains for U21 ranking as Australia scores well for environment, output
The United States has again nabbed the top spot on in the ninth and final Universitas 21 ranking. Produced under the leadership of Professor Ross Williams at the University of Melbourne, the ranking evaluates national systems of higher education rather ...
More »Crisis, survival and recovery in the tourism industry
Australia’s tourism, hospitality and events (THE) industries have been hit hard by the recent bushfires, followed by the COVID-19 emergency. In recent years, THE has been a major driver of jobs and economic growth, but the Tourism and Transport Forum ...
More »USC dog finds some 100 koalas in fire-hit land
More than 100 sick or injured koalas have been found in bushfire-ravaged parts of Australia by a dog named Bear and a team of experts since last summer. The five-year-old Australian koolie dog has been on the ground since November ...
More »Search begins for new USyd VC
The University of Sydney is on the hunt for a new vice-chancellor, with advertisements for the position cropping up from today. Chancellor Belinda Hutchinson, who was last week re-elected for a third term, said the role is more critical than ...
More »Oxford, UQ take great strides in COVID-19 vaccine race
The University of Oxford has ticked a crucial box in the race to develop and distribute a COVID-19 vaccine. Today, the university announced it struck an agreement with biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca – a strategic partner of the University of Cambridge ...
More »Kernels of truth: researchers check turtles for ‘poopcorn’ in plastic study
“Corn? I don’t remember eating corn.” In research that Carol Channing – or the person who started the urban legend about her relaying that message from an auditorium toilet stall via hot mic – should relate to, a James Cook ...
More »Handshakes may become history
It started centuries ago as a symbol of peace, a gesture to prove you weren't holding a weapon, and over time it became part of almost every social, religious, professional, business and sporting exchange. But the new coronavirus has forced ...
More »Year 12s, this is still your year: advice from a VC
Think you’ve got it tough sitting at home watching the news, rationing toilet paper and worrying about the future? Try being a current Queensland year 12 student. If you are one of the state’s 50,000+ year 12 students, you must ...
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