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In the News
ICAC investigates alleged corruption at UOW
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) will investigate the executive team at the University of Wollongong, including chancellor Michael Still,…
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Policy & Reform
Two NSW universities scolded by inquiry
The interim report of the NSW university governance inquiry has scolded the University of Technology Sydney and the University of…
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On Campus
Macquarie academics question redundancies
Three academics from Macquarie University's Faculty of Arts have raised concern that university management has replaced full-time academics with casual…
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On Campus
95% vote no-confidence in UTS VC
Almost all staff who participated in a ballot have voted no confidence in the vice-chancellor of the University of Technology…
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Policy & Reform
NSW inquiry focus on job, course cuts
Submissions to the NSW government's inquiry into university governance have flagged issues with a lack of transparency through restructures at…
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Policy & Reform
NSW inquiry into ‘university crisis’
The NSW Upper House on Monday referred a Parliamentary inquiry into its universities to investigate and report on the “crisis”…
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Workforce
UTS cuts 400 jobs, suspends 140 courses
The University of Technology Sydney has “temporarily suspended” new enrolments to more than 100 bachelor and postgraduate programs, with 400…
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Top Story
$83m to convert casual teachers to TAFE educators
The NSW state government will commit $83.1m over the next four years to help convert casual teachers to permanent employment…
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International Education
NSW awaits commonwealth approval for pilot plan to return international students
NSW treasurer Dominic Perrottet announced yesterday he is expecting final commonwealth approval for the commencement of Australia’s first pilot program…
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In the News
Sydney Quantum Academy funded
The University of Sydney yesterday welcomed support from the NSW government for its proposal to create a Sydney Quantum Academy. University…
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In the News
Students’ most wanted: uni preferences revealed
Year 12 results are almost out, meaning NSW and ACT school students are about to discover if they've achieved their #goals. One of these…
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Top Story
NSW TAFEs, universities co-create entrepreneurship school
Sydney got its very own Stanford with the launch of the Sydney School of Entrepreneurship (SSE) on Wednesday. Unlike the…
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International students ‘underwrite’ state economies
Education is Victoria’s largest export and it is the second biggest in NSW, a new report has found. The report…
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International students welcome travel discounts
The NSW government has moved on yearly and quarterly tickets but the push is now on for cheaper daily and…
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Down to business for new TAFE head
Margy Osmond brings a strong background in the private sector and government to her senior NSW post. The inaugural chief…
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Primary health care focus of new education program
Nursing researchers have developed educational tools to assist primary and acute healthcare staff. Rural acute care nurses will be targeted…
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Apprenticeship must change:study
Apprenticeships should focus on a fair deal and recruit only the most suitable workers and employers, according to new research…
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MP attacks UNSW over Barach dismissal
The following is the statement by Dr John Kaye MP to the Parliament of NSW: In June 2009 University…
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Aboriginal undergrads go online
A group of up to 15 Aboriginal education officers working in regional NSW schools will be the first to enrol…
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Governments move on student travel
Reports that Australian governments will consider nationalising student travel concessions has fuelled the long campaign to extend the concessions to…
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Playing follow-the-leader has pitfalls
The NSW Minister for Education wants to consult widely with his stakeholders before adopting any interstate ideas on VET funding.…
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