Paul Jeans has been reappointed as the chancellor of the University of Newcastle, following a backlash against former deputy Prime Minister Mark Vaile’s appointment and his decision to stand down. University council members made the decision yesterday. Reflecting on the ...
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University of Newcastle staff want more detail on plans to cut courses and amalgamate faculties. In addition, an academic at the university has claimed “there is no trust in university management”, despite reassurances given by a university spokesperson that consultations ...
More »No deal: University of Newcastle and unions stall in salary negotiations
University of Newcastle vice-chancellor Professor Alex Zelinsky advised staff on Tuesday that the university was unable to reach agreement with unions on salaries to help with the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic that has rocked the sector. It comes ...
More »University of Newcastle creatives set to collaborate with some of Australia’s best recording artists
Creative industries students at The University of Newcastle will soon get to work with some of Australia’s best musicians and artists as part of an Australian-first partnership between the university and music label BMG Australia. The university’s School of Creative ...
More »‘Does it take a village?’ Community influence on university aspirations
Equal access to post-school pathways has been a focus of the government, perennially concerned about developing a robust future workforce to carry the nation forward. A more subtle aspect of this idea of equal access is equal aspiration. How attractive ...
More »Weekly roundup 6: Heavy metal research, the n-word and ‘golden oldie’ universities
Hi and welcome to another Campus Review weekly roundup of the top news stories we covered this week. I’m Wade Zaglas, the education editor. All stories can be found on our site, campusreview.com.au. You can either read this summary or ...
More »That’s doctor of heavy metal, sir
Even though the heavy metal music industry is a money-making machine and the fastest growing music genre in the world, it hasn’t been seen as a topic of serious academic inquiry in Australia. Until now. Last week the University of ...
More »The fight for free speech: what it means for universities seminar – 21 November 2018
Universities are the guardians of robust debate. However, questions about the roles and responsibilities of universities in providing a forum for open debate are repeatedly being raised. Are universities in Australia adequately equipped to protect free speech? Are existing university ...
More »Opinion: Reducing atrocious student attrition in STEM programs
Undergraduate student attrition levels are relatively high in STEM programs. This recalls the famous unwritten quote: “The real challenge for a learning centre is making a gem out of a pebble, not necessarily making a jewel out of a gem.” ...
More »Colonial massacres to pass 500 mark: study
Known Australian colonial-era massacres could total over 500 by the end of a comprehensive university study. A University of Newcastle team is collating a Colonial Frontier Massacres Map, charting verified and recorded mass killings, largely of indigenous people, across the ...
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