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Australian universities today increasingly resemble corporate entities rather than public institutions. Institutions that were once considered the bastions of public goods and service – dedicated to research, teaching and public service. However, it appears in June and July, Australian universities such as UTS, ANU, and Wollongong will lay off staff members in June and July. …
Australia’s leading universities are facing backlash over new restrictions on campus protests. University leaders say the changes are about ensuring safety and preventing disruption, but students, staff, and human rights groups warn they could stifle free speech and undermine democratic participation on campus. Image: Image: Unsplash/ Janay Peters Produced By: Mary-Kate Hannagan Featured In Story: …
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There’s been a recent trend of journal article retractions and scientific fraud being done by some university scientists. This current problem of ‘fast science’ is a result of a highly competitive market in the university sector for rankings. Yet the answer to solving this problem may come down to ‘slow science’, whereby quality is prioritised …
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The Liberals have announced they will join the Greens in opposing the government’s proposal to set a cap on international students next year. Peter Dutton has said that while he supports lowering international student numbers, the Liberals had their own immigration policy they would reveal closer to the election. Lesley Rogan, executive director of International …
The Greens have unveiled one of their latest campaigns ahead of next year’s federal election, pledging to abolish all existing student debts and make university and TAFE free for everyone. The party, a long champion of affordable tertiary education, cites the 16% increase in total student debt since the 2022 election. Australia’s total student debt …
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Indigenous students who want to become teachers are being offered new pathways to help them achieve their goals The Victorian Government has launched a thirteen million dollar program, giving prospective teachers a role in the classroom during their studies Under the initiative, Students will be employed in a Victorian government school as Education Support or …
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Encampments and protests are happening around the world in response to the situation happening in Gaza, a response that has been seen in Australia as well. At The University of Queensland and Melbourne University, such encampments have popped up demanding changes from their institutions and reforming of investments. Other camps have erected however in response …
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High grades in Universities have almost tripled since 2012 and 2021 – this has been called Grade Inflation – many more High Distinctions and Distinctions are being given Is this a sign of lowering standards in higher educations? New research indicates something has been going on. Image: Image: Courtesy R Chambers Produced By: Jonathan Chang …