racism
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International Education
‘Simplistic’ labels ignore differences, difficulties students from Asian backgrounds experience
Fresh research from a joint study between Youth19 and the University of Auckland has shown that the overarching label of…
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News
Peak social work body calls for ‘compassion’ and ‘care’ as COVID-19 discrimination cases rise
The Australian Council of Heads of Social Work has joined a chorus of other organisations and individuals concerned about racism…
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News
Racist graffiti across Syracuse University sparks investigations
Syracuse University in the US has suspended the social activities of its fraternities following a string of racist and anti-Semitic…
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News
Student calls out ‘racism’ at Cambridge in PhD withdrawal letter
The University of Cambridge is making headlines this week after a PhD student publicly announced she was withdrawing from her…
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Policy & Reform
Should burkas be banned from university classrooms?
Why do you wear all black? Why are you even still alive? It isn't fair to us. While Australian universities…
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News
University criticised over student blackface video
A sorority has expelled one of its members following the upload of a video showing a woman in blackface using…
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Opinion
When did human rights become racist? A reflection on relativism in Australian education
I am an agnostic left-leaning history academic and a high school teacher committed to the defence of human rights and,…
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News
Racism-simulating app up for award
A UWS-developed app that aims to encourage cross-cultural tolerance via a simulated racism role-playing game has been officially recognised by…
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International Education
Foreign students still wary of Australia
Survey finds perceptions of racism, safety concerns shape students’ opinions. By Antonia Maiolo. International students are concerned about their safety…
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Systemic racism blemishes sector says Larkin
White centrism means Australia’s tertiary education system is failing to capitalise on the work of indigenous staff and is missing…
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