On Campus
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Western Sydney kicks off ‘de-casualisation’ program
Western Sydney University will hire new permanent staff as part of a sector-first "large-scale academic decasualisation program." The program, designed…
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UTAS staff has ‘little confidence’ in leadership
University of Tasmania staff have expressed a lack of confidence in the institution’s leadership and future, in a major internal…
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New 3D chemistry model for visually-impaired students
A chemistry professor has created a new 3D-printed model to enable visually-impaired students to understand their university courses better. Associate…
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How linguistic racism can hinder your academic career: podcast
Linguistic racism on campus is affecting international students and researchers mental health, career prospects and motivation, experts say. “On Australian…
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Delay in enterprise bargaining pushes UON staff to strike
Staff at the University of Newcastle will be on the picket lines today over job security, fair pay and safe…
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Australian education is a ‘sham’: ghostwriter sounds alarm on contract cheating
A ghostwriter who has written thousands of essays for students at major Australian universities is highlighting the issue of contract…
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HEDx Podcast: How do we support all students to gain access to education? episode 58
University of Surrey, UK vice chancellor and President Max Lu shares his experiences of putting in place a transitionary three-year…
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Student paper shocks with Queen coverage
The University of Sydney’s student newspaper has received mixed reviews over its provocative front page coverage of the Queen’s death. The front…
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Can dogs be the answer to university stress?
New research suggests dogs could be the solution to reduce university stress and boost staff and student mental health, while…
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On the move – August-September
NEW SCIENCE DEAN FOR WSU Graciela Metternicht has joined WSU as its new Dean of the School of Science. Born…
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How can universities reduce their digital pollution footprint? podcast
Online classes, Zoom meetings and emails have an often overlooked environmental impact, and one researcher is arguing universities can do…
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USyd STARS in sustainability awards
The University of Sydney has been ranked among the world’s most sustainable higher education institutions in the 2022 Sustainable Campus…
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CDU supports students, staff with Neurodiverse Hub
Charles Darwin University has established a Neurodiverse Hub to better support the experience of students and staff with neurodivergent backgrounds…
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Not as good as the real thing – virtual versus real time graduations: opinion
Given the pandemic circumstances there has been a shift, by many providers within the higher education sector, to online (virtual)…
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From classroom detention to academic success: one man’s role in developing the AZ vaccine
Lecturer and researcher Adam Ritchie spent his high school years in detention, but more recently the academic played a major…
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Western Sydney Uni gives casuals a pathway to a permanent job
Western Sydney University is on the verge of signing a “historic” union agreement to move 25 per cent of its…
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New challenge for unis to provide a COVID-safe work environment: podcast
The recent spike in Covid cases has left universities in a challenging position as they now have to create a…
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CDU program helps prepare education students for success
CDU has launched a new student coaching program aimed at reducing attrition rates for students in education courses. The pilot…
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New program to block offensive student feedback: podcast
Students surveys are around the corner, and like every year there is an increasing concern from academics about the nature…
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Flinders unveils $100k new logo
Flinders University has unveiled a new $100,000 logo more than 60 years after the institution's creation. Due to be rolled…
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‘I was expected to be a hairdresser’: Susan Scott becomes first Australian to join elite science Fellowship
Distinguished Professor Susan Scott has always been interested in mathematics, but it was after watching the moon landing while in…
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Flinders shares its resources to promote student wellbeing on campus
Lead researcher of Flinders University's wellbeing campaign, the Good Vibes Experiment, is encouraging the sector to use its free material…
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New research urges universities to challenge gender-based violence
Higher education can be life transforming for students who are victim survivors of gender-based violence, yet experts have said universities…
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On the move: June–July
DAVIS TOP PUBLIC SERVANT Former UniMelb VC Glynn Davis has taken on the position of secretary of the Department of…
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Claim lodged at Deakin as NTEU says wage theft is ‘endemic’ across sector
Eleven universities across the country have been flagged and are being investigated by the Fair Work Ombudsman for potential wage…
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