University of Canberra
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Policy & Reform
1% business levy could fund universities: Shorten
University of Canberra vice-chancellor Bill Shorten has proposed a new income strategy for universities through a one per cent levy…
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Policy & Reform
Shorter, cheaper degrees for TAFE graduates
More publicly funded domestic student places will go to universities that reduce the length of degrees for students with a…
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On Campus
Students to live, learn with seniors at UC
The Australian Capital Territory is set to welcome its first intergenerational retirement and aged care community, to be developed on…
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On Campus
Canberra steps forward as ‘TAFE university’
The University of Canberra will offer shorter courses to students who have completed a TAFE course in a bid to…
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Workforce
Canberra finds staff underpaid $1.5m
The University of Canberra will review casual academic staff payslips after it found professional employees have been underpaid $1.5 million…
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Policy & Reform
Productivity Commission to push RPL
The Productivity Commission has urged the federal government to focus on recognition of prior learning ahead of the Treasurer's economic…
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On Campus
Canberra staff “in the dark” after council review
A review of the University of Canberra’s management said governing body members should be held more accountable after staff felt…
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On Campus
University of Canberra posts $41m deficit
The University of Canberra posted a $41 million operating deficit for 2024 on Friday after cutting 170 full-time equivalent positions…
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Features
Bill Shorten calls out ‘ivory tower’ unis
New University of Canberra (UC) vice-chancellor Bill Shorten has scolded the higher education sector for not keeping up with students’…
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Top Story
Canberra uni offers free courses to staff made redundant
The University of Canberra (UC) will offer debt-free undergraduate and postgraduate courses to staff made redundant in its restructure. The…
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Top Story
Bill Shorten next vice-chancellor of the University of Canberra
Bill Shorten has called time on his political career and set the stage for the 2025 federal election to be held after…
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In the News
Don’t get hung up on uni rankings, Clare says
Australia’s top universities have slid down the most recent world university rankings; however, experts say the popular rankings shouldn’t be…
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Top Story
Reshaping nursing students’ views on aged care
A new project has been launched to provide training and support for nurse educators and facilitate clinical placements to drive…
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Industry & Research
Morrison says universities should shift focus from ‘publish or perish’ towards commercialising research
The Morrison government is pushing for universities to shift from “publish or perish” incentives to focus on commercialising their research,…
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Commentary
Positive outlook: Civic commitment key to thriving in uncertain times
I made the phone call to Belinda Robinson, acting UC vice-chancellor, from the airport in Iceland. “I’m thinking we might…
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Industry & Research
Experts slam standing committee report on teaching as a ‘missed opportunity’
A report tabled in parliament last week on the status of the teaching profession has been heavily criticised by teaching…
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News
UC best for postgrad employment after three years
The University of Canberra has narrowly beaten Flinders University to top the list in postgraduate employment rates after three years,…
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Advertorial
Advance your academic career
Marked by youthful dynamism and determination, the University of Canberra has treaded a unique journey since its inception. With a…
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Commentary
The choices we make matter
Why governments and universities should reconsider their dependence on international students as a major means of funding. I recently mentioned to…
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In the News
A room of one’s own
In a competitive world, a new scheme has been developed by the University of Canberra to guarantee rooms for its…
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UC expansion plan halted
The federal government has rejected the University of Canberra’s plans to partner with Holmesglen Institute of TAFE to offer degree…
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In the News
Sexual harassment ‘ignored’ in rural areas
Research presented to a symposium at the University of Canberra has revealed that rural centres tend to ignore sexual harassment…
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Time to trade in well-worn university model
Higher education faces the prospect of dramatic change in the next few years, writes Stephen Parker. What might a university…
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University cleared of ‘soft-marking’
The University of Canberra has been cleared of any wrongdoing following an independent inquiry into allegations of “soft-marking” of international…
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