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The University of Melbourne

March

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To close the skills gap universities are developing specialised training programs that align closely with industry requirements.

Unis and industry unite to close critical tech skills gap

Industries across Australia are facing an urgent need for specialised workforce training as rapid technological advancements reshape the job market.

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October 2024

This is the top business school for the third year in row

University of New South Wales has been named The Australian Financial Review BOSS Best Business School for 2024, just ahead of University of Melbourne.

  • Sally Patten
Universities are taking steps to ensure there is no repeat of pro-Palestinian encampments.

CCTV and sleepover bans: universities clamp down on protests

Universities are in a balancing act trying to protect the right to protest while also keeping students and staff safe in the wake of pro-Palestinian protests and antisemitism.

  • Julie Hare

September 2024

There’s “much more heightened awareness on supporting younger talent and creating paths to step it up”, says Lisa Kay, head of delivery for Abundance Global.

The new corporate ladder is flatter than ever

What are the skills a modern-day executive needs, and if you have aspirations for leadership, how do you go about making it to the top?

  • Therese Raft

May 2024

Hundreds of students gathered at Melbourne University on Friday in support of Palestine.

Pro-Palestine ‘tent cities’ not going anywhere, students vow

Hundreds of students have camped out at universities demanding the institutions cut ties with weapon manufacturers and condemn Israel’s war in Gaza.

  • Gus McCubbing and Julie Hare
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November 2023

Vice-chancellor of the University of Queensland, professor Deborah Terry AO.

The winner of the Financial Review’s Best Universities Ranking

The Australian Financial Review’s Best Universities Ranking is the first time the full diversity of Australian institutions has been recognised, producing a very different league table.

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Sydney University VC Mark Scott

When it comes to reputation, Group of Eight dominate

A solid reputation is a vital asset for any modern university, and it’s where Australia’s historic institutions do best.

  • Sian Powell

September 2023

Stephen Parker, former vice-chancellor of Canberra University, says the last reform in higher education was about 30 years ago.

How we ranked the business schools

The methodology used to assess the best business schools recognises there are limitations to all data.

  • Stephen Parker and Tim Brown

June 2023

University of Melbourne staff marching through Carlton as part of a strike involving four other universities in May.

Melbourne Uni offers staff choice to trade 6pc super for more base pay

The University of Melbourne has offered staff the choice of taking 17 per cent super – or 11 per cent super and a 6 per cent increase to base pay.

  • Hannah Wootton
The government should think about implementing meaningful changes to overseas students’ visas and post-study work rights.

Talk is cheap for Australia’s best paid vice chancellor

Duncan Maskell thinks uni should be free. It’s a shame his institution has made it so expensive.

  • Hannah Wootton

April 2023

Meg Elkins.

Why employers should hire Gen Zs who read books

Researchers say jobseekers should be prepared to answer interview questions about their reading habits.

  • Tess Bennett

October 2022

“I’ve always embraced the philosophy of life-long learning,” says Grummet.

Upskilling in entrepreneurship the ticket to career boost

Madeleine Grummet’s professional journey has by no means been a straight line.

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