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.
Tertiary
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.
‘Earn while you learn’: Students paid up to $50,000 in new apprenticeship
Students now have the chance to undertake a paid apprenticeship – earning up to $50,000 – from their first year of uni as SA plans for the AUKUS project.
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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.
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