Masters of the uni merge: Top Adelaide, UniSA chiefs’ new jobs unveiled
Top staff at both the University of Adelaide and UniSA have been named to the leadership team ahead of the two institutions completing their merger. See the list.
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Goers: What Adelaide Uni’s new, new normal really means
You know you’ve taken corporate-speak to new levels when even the education minister can’t work out what you’re talking about, writes Peter Goers.
Students share mixed reactions to uni ditching in-person lectures
Current uni students have expressed concern over the decision to scrap face-to-face forums at the new Adelaide University. But some think it could help their studies.
Mali makes big announcement on international student cuts
The Premier has revealed how SA will be impacted by the federal government’s international student intake caps.
‘Rewrite the textbooks’: The women changing how endo is diagnosed
They’re on a mission to find new treatments for endometriosis, improve IVF, change how we think about sperm and inspire the next generation of women to study science.
The everyday habit driving down our NAPLAN scores
A common habit that many of us are guilty of contributed to poor results in literacy in South Australia’s 2024 NAPLAN results, education leaders say.
Don’t block students: Mali blasts Albo’s ambition-killing uni threat
Premier Peter Malinauskas and university vice-chancellors are warning of the economic cost to South Australia of a crackdown on foreign student numbers.
New era, new logo and new uni officially launched
The contentious merger of SA’s two biggest universities has officially launched in front of 3000 staff, with mixed opinions over the new logo. Tell us what you think.
‘The hope’: Meet the 23yo touted as the Liberals’ future leader
South Australia’s latest Rhodes Scholar Oliver Douglas has already packed a lot in his short life. But it’s the future that has him, and some in the Liberal Party, very excited.
‘Heartbreaking’: Uni merger has soccer club members off-side
Volunteers and families fear that their children will have no place to play sport due to the SA university merger.
Anti-abortion lecturer lodges bullying claim
A university professor is taking her employer to the Fair Work Commission over her research on abortion and the regulation of sex work.
Rising legal eagles: Meet the state’s top 22 law graduates
From a woman who almost didn’t use her degree to a budding lawyer who found herself at trial 17 days after graduating, these are the SA’s most promising future stars.
Science sisters up for prestigious prize aim to help world with new research
Two SA sisters hoping to change the world with their research have been named finalists for a prestigious science prize.
AI cheats prosper as overworked uni staff despair
University students using AI to cheat are getting away with it, a survey has shown. Find out how.
Newly discovered skull solves mystery of SA’s giant goose
South Australian scientists have made the once-in-a-century discovery of a giant prehistoric bird that roamed the state 45,000 years ago.
New schools set for key growth areas in Adelaide
Two new schools will be built to cope with booming populations in two key areas of SA.
Adelaide Uni Gaza campers pack up but ‘we’re not giving up’
The local arm of the protest movement that’s popped up on campuses around the world say they now have new plans to pursue.
Adelaide Uni makes its call on Gaza protesters’ right to rally
As pressure builds on unis to act on tumultuous pro-Palestinian protests, the state’s largest has revealed its take on its campus camp out.
‘Attack on free speech’: Adelaide Gaza camp reacts to Vic eviction
Organisers of the weeks long protest at Adelaide uni have decried moves against similar demonstrations interstate.
The dire shortage that Adelaide desperately needs to fix
South Australia’s international education market has returned to pre-pandemic levels but one dire shortage means we risk failing to capitalise on the surge.
Free food, showers and art station: Life of a Gaza protester at Adelaide Uni
It’s a camp-out protest where pro-Palestine student activists shower daily and feast on hot donated food. Now a fireworks blitz has thrown the spotlight on the Adelaide Uni mini tent city.
‘Cowardly’ firecracker attack on Adelaide Uni protesters
Two handmade firecrackers were thrown from the roof of a campus building onto sleeping protesters below, students allege.
Students’ uni debts cut by $1200 in cost of living relief
More than three million uni students, apprentices and trainees will share in $3bn of student debt to be wiped out in this month’s federal budget. See how much you’ll save.
Conservatorium director pushes back on institution axing claims
The Elder Conservatorium director has spoken to ease fears that the institution would be cut as part of the SA university merger.
‘Super uni’ insider docs reveal Elder Conservatorium faces axe
A 125-year-old prestigious SA musical institution is conspicuously absent in the plans for a new super uni.
Half finished: Why SA’s young tradies are getting out early
One in two SA apprentices drop out, new figures reveal, as the state is set to spearhead a new national bid to reverse the trend.
Downer’s lesson: How the Adelaide Uni merger can succeed
Former federal Liberal leader turned academic Alexander Downer has some ideas on how a merged Adelaide mega-uni could create world-leading research.
Burnt-out SA teacher ready to quit his calling
Secondary schoolteacher Tim Longstaff has been teaching for 14 years but says he’s ready to quit – joining a national exodus of teachers leaving the profession.
Wendy-Jayne’s secret to success for young jobseekers
Wendy-Jayne Williams’ hard work built a national employment empire. She says these changes would help push young people into work and solve our skills shortages.
Watch the replay: Teen Parliament gives a voice to next-gen leaders
Teen Parliament 2023 gave SA’s brightest school students the opportunity to debate their ideas to improve our state. Watch the full replay of our live stream.
SA’s hardest university courses to get into
An unexpected university course has an ATAR cut-off of 98.5 – making it harder to get into than engineering, health sciences and law.
‘Ahit happens’: UniSA’s cheeky response to viral sign blunder
UniSA has plastered a giant promotional sign down the side of a building with a spelling error in huge writing. Read their response.
Revealed: Bumper number of TAFE first-round offers in huge overhaul
More than double the amount of students have been offered a first-round offer at TAFE in a bid to address skill shortages. See what your friends are studying by searching our full list.
How Aus and the US are joining forces in space and defence
Exciting, rare opportunities in space and defence at major United States firms are opening up for Australians as part of the AUKUS pact – and global defence giants are on board.
Flinders determined to go it alone in university merger
Flinders University’s boss has written to students, assuring them they have nothing to fear from the proposed merger between University of Adelaide and UniSA.
Sluggish STEM uptake spells trouble for skills crisis: Uni boss
Adelaide Uni’s VC has sounded the alarm over the number of high school students shunning STEM subjects in favour of courses that provide an easier route to a higher ATAR.
Engineering students poached for high-paying jobs before graduating
Jaxon Craggs is one of many not-quite-graduates to be offered positions by defence and mining companies such as SAAB and BHP, as businesses vie for the pick of the prospects.
‘She initiated’, sex-accused uni professor tells court
An Adelaide Uni academic accused of having sex with a colleague who was too drunk to consent says she started the encounter and he “just went along with it”.
Free TAFE for thousands: See the 110 courses you can do now
More than 100 TAFE SA courses will become free as part of a $65m deal to address the state’s skills shortage. Read the full list – and how to apply.
How you can study at TAFE for free: 12,500 slots up for grabs
About 12,500 fee-free TAFE courses will be up for grabs in SA next year to address a crippling skills crisis. See the areas targeted here.
‘Party’ uni college sex review urges ‘rape myth’ overhaul
SA’s oldest university residential college that was embroiled in party storms and degrading hazing should overhaul its sexual misconduct rules to help stop “rape myths”.
The subjects that pay uni grads quarter of a mill
A graduate job finder says some companies are so desperate for graduates they are paying up to $250,000. Find out which uni subjects pay the most.
Slam dunk! Playing ball can now earn you SACE points
In an Australian first, the Adelaide 36ers have teamed up with a university and sports mentoring company to offer a SACE-accredited basketball course.
Not all heroes wear capes: Meet SA’s international student of the year
Chidozie ‘Elvis’ is a doctor, concert violinist, inventor, community volunteer and disability carer – not to mention the top international student in the state!
New world order: Where SA’s international students come from
For the first time, India has overtaken China as SA’s biggest source of international students. See the full enrolment list.
Former union boss to tackle high-level TAFE review
A former senior trade unionist will lead a high-level review into the state’s troubled TAFE system.
Star Trek legend and activist beams into Adelaide
The actor who played Lieutenant Sulu in Star Trek – and has become a beloved activist – is in Adelaide to ensure a new enterprise lives long and prospers.
When crisis strikes, this is how Australia should respond
When war, famine and natural disaster strikes, Australia is usually near the front of the queue offering help. But how effective are our foreign aid efforts?
Adelaide schools rocked by scandal in 2022
Racist articles, bullying accusations and violent brawls – some SA schools have made news for all the wrong reasons this year.
Our world is in turmoil … so what happens next?
War, famine, climate change, Covid – the latest Fearless Conversation forum looks at the local fallout from world emergencies. Watch it here.
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