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Erin NixonJuly 31, 2023

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More uni places for Indigenous Australians

Universities and tertiary education groups have welcomed the federal government's decision to uncap university places for Indigenous students. Two weeks…

Eleanor CampbellJuly 26, 2023

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Victorian university staff plan open-day strikes

University staff from seven Victoria universities are expected to stage mass industrial action next month over rising tensions with university…

Erin NixonJuly 26, 2023

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Unis partner in $240m defence program

The University of Adelaide and the University of New South Wales will collaborate to deliver new research projects and scholarships…

Martin Betts and Ant BagshawJuly 26, 2023

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HEDx Podcast: Sector leaders react to the Accord interim report – Episode 79

University Vice-Chancellors Bruce Dowton, Andrew Parfitt and Alex Zelinsky and Deputy VCs Clare Pollock, Theo Farrell, Merlin Crossley and Michelle…

Erin NixonJuly 24, 2023

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Experts respond to Accord Interim report

University Accord panel chair Mary O’Kane has expressed her disappointment with the absence of diversity in the 300 submissions presented…

Tim DoddJuly 24, 2023

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Macquarie Uni borrows $450m in sustainability linked loan

Macquarie University has negotiated the largest sustainability linked loan made by an Australian higher education institution – a $450m borrowing…

Erin NixonJuly 17, 2023

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Unis respond to Clare’s teaching reforms

University experts have said that the federal government's plan to overhaul teacher education in Australia fails to address key workforce…

Erin NixonJuly 17, 2023

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First funding round announced for $296m national PhD program

A $296 million-dollar National PhD program will support university researchers to undertake industry-focussed research projects, including the potential for AI…

Erin NixonJuly 12, 2023

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Union calls for detail on SA university merger

Australia's peak higher education union has raised concerns over the University of Adelaide and South Australia's plans to form a…

Eleanor CampbellJuly 12, 2023

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New Australia Institute report criticises universities’ focus on profit over learning

Over 80 per cent of people in Australia are concerned that universities prioritise profit over education, with four in five…

Tim Dodd July 12, 2023

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QS denies ‘conflict of interest’ over rankings

Leading university rankings company QS says there is no conflict of interest between its business as an international student recruiter…

Sarah IsonJune 7, 2023

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Australian Universities Accord panel considers caps on international student numbers

Caps on international student numbers are being canvassed as part of the milestone Australian Universities Accord, as Accord panel chairwoman…

Emilie LauerJune 7, 2023

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Former Monash VC appointed Victorian Governor

Former Monash vice-chancellor Margaret Gardner AC has been appointed as Victoria's next Governor. On Monday, Premier Daniel Andrews announced that…

Emilie LauerJune 5, 2023

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Impact rankings: Western Sydney University ranks first worldwide

For the second year, Western Sydney University has ranked first worldwide for its commitment to gender equality, wellbeing, climate action…

Emilie LauerMay 31, 2023

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UniMelb launches new PhD in Indigenous Knowledge

Amid Reconciliation Week, the University of Melbourne has launched a new PhD course in Indigenous Knowledge to encourage more research…

Emilie LauerMay 31, 2023

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‘We want to wrap it up’: UNSW staff strike over contract delay

Staff at the University of New South Wales have gone on strike today to secure more permanent roles for casual…

Emilie LauerMay 15, 2023

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UTS to pay back staff over $4.4 million

More than 2700 current and former casuals at the University of Technology Sydney will receive over $4.4m after the university…

Emilie LauerMay 8, 2023

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UNE appoints new Vice-Chancellor

The University of New England has appointed Professor Chris Moran as the university's new vice-chancellor following the resignation of Brigid…

Emilie LauerMay 8, 2023

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Newcastle Uni to make undergrad students complete job placements

Newcastle University will require thousands of undergraduate students to complete work placements as part of their degrees in efforts to…

Emilie LauerMay 8, 2023

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Southern Cross Uni to repay casuals after finding payroll ‘anomalies’

Hundreds of staff from Southern Cross University will be reimbursed after an independent review uncovered "anomalies in payments, salaries and…

Laura MazzitelliMay 3, 2023

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An ‘uphill battle’ for women in STEM

Despite more women in Australia studying science, technology, engineering and maths than ever, students and professionals continue to face unconscious…