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“Not financially sustainable:” University of Divinity closes School of Indigenous Studies
The University of Divinity's council has reviewed its 2024-26 budget projections and decided its School of Indigenous Studies is "not…
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“Future focused identity:” Logo for new Adelaide University
Branding for the new Adelaide University – a merger of the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia – was revealed at…
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Safety of USyd students paramount as police investigate 14-year-old after alleged stabbing
A 14-year-old boy who allegedly stabbed a student at the University of Sydney on Tuesday morning was accused of threatening…
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A quarter of students drop out of university as failure rates rise
Struggling students are dropping out of university at record rates, with one-third of trainee teachers and IT specialists, and a…
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Total wage theft expected to exceed $400m: union
The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has called for an urgent parliamentary inquiry into wage theft in universities after revealing…
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$280m Flinders University medical institute kickstarts a Future Made in Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has praised Flinders University's new $280m Health and Medical Research Building (HMRB) for the Australian-made research…
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QS university rankings retain Melbourne, USyd and UNSW in top 20
Global rankings agency QS has warned the Albanese government’s push to cut international student numbers could hurt Australian universities’ competitiveness, even…
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Online learning could be harming quality of graduates
Employers’ doubts about online learning in universities have hardened, with more saying they are not satisfied with the performance of…
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USyd $353m surplus, with $1.46bn overseas student revenue
The University of Sydney (USyd) has reported its third surplus in a row amid changing rules to international student enrolments,…
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Budget rundown: Intl student woes and clean energy research wins
The Albanese government's third budget released on Tuesday night put cost-of-living relief and the Future Made in Australia manufacturing policy…
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International student cap legislation announced
The Albanese government will this week announce legislation to cap the number of international students individual universities are allowed to…
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Universities struggling to find balance between free speech and safe campuses
University chancellors are attempting to find the right balance between freedom of speech and ensuring safety on university campuses, as tensions continue to…
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Fifth VC role now open as UOW boss steps down
University of Wollongong vice-chancellor Patricia Davidson has made the surprise decision to step down after only three years in the…
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Students, staff demand paid work placement
Union students and workers rallied in Sydney CBD last Friday to demand an end to unpaid placements that exclude low-SES…
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Universities benefit from international students but fail to provide housing
Australia’s biggest universities are failing to provide 80 per cent of their foreign students with guaranteed housing, despite taking in…
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HECS petition racks up 240,000 signatures
A HECS-HELP petition that urges the education minister to change the way HECS is indexed has gained 200,000 signatures in…
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UniMelb fined $75,000 for breach; FedUni cuts 200 jobs
The University of Melbourne has admitted it breached fair work legislation and has been fined almost $75,000 in the Federal…
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RMIT and Monash strike over stalled pay deals
RMIT University union staff are expected to pass a vote of no confidence in its vice-chancellor Alec Cameron on Monday…
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David Thodey to replace Belinda Hutchinson as Uni of Sydney chancellor
Former Telstra chief executive and CSIRO chairman David Thodey will take over as chancellor of Australia’s wealthiest higher education institution, the…
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Sydney uni cuts maths prerequisites for some degrees
The body representing Australia’s top scientists has said it is “concerned” by the University of Sydney’s decision to remove the…
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Monash under fire for $127k farewell party
Monash University has been scolded by the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) for spending $127,134 on a send-off party for…
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Uni students continue to protest for Palestine
University students are continuing to protest the Israel-Gaza war five months into its duration, some during class time without penalty.…
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Will the Accord have a ‘wealth tax’?
Labor’s Universities Accord review of higher education is expected to back a financial levy on universities based on their broader levels…
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Students tell parliament how to prepare for AI
Rapid developments in artificial intelligence mean the key skills that need to be taught by the education system are curiosity, adaptability, and…
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USyd partners with ed-tech service HEX
The University of Sydney (USyd) has partnered with ed-tech company HEX, which will offer short courses to address digital skills…
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