‘Vital profession’: The uni course that’s suddenly back in vogue
Enrolments in this university course are soaring across the nation, with a major campus in Brisbane up 41 per cent on last year.
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‘Resilience, 5am starts’: Mining town’s top ‘young citizen’ no ordinary teen
From school dux to Young Citizen of the Year, Corbin Wood has not only excelled in academics but also offers a refreshing outlook on the value of small towns, hard work and understanding war history.
Uni’s update on review into controversial ‘anti-racist’ event
The Queensland University of Technology has announced new details about a review into a of a controversial ‘anti-racism’ event last month that sparked national outrage.
Qld HECS debts to be slashed by $5k under Labor election promise
Queensland university students will have an average of $5350 wiped from their HECS debts under a proposal from the federal Labor government if it is re-elected this year.
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Last minute guide: How to smash today’s English external exam
Experts, former students and tutors weigh in on how to smash today’s QCAA two-hour English external exam, worth 25 per cent of their overall result.
Staff to be laid off as university faces tough financial times
A major Queensland university said it is reviewing all areas of its operations and is taking immediate steps to ensure it operates efficiently in response to ongoing financial pressures facing the higher education sector.
Top Qld uni falls to eight-year low in global rankings
One of Queensland’s top universities has taken a major slide down the global rankings, while none of our other institutions made the top 200.
Claims UQ green group’s funds being channelled for anti-war protests
A University of Queensland environmental group funded by student fees has been infiltrated by war protesters and its budget used to fund pro-Palestinian protests, some students claim.
‘My right to drink’: Students erupt over uni booze ban blitz
Private university students are frothing mad about an on-campus alcohol ban – but uni bosses are making no apologies. FULL STORY.
‘Give back’: NT law student‘s Queensland win
A Territorian working on a law degree on the Gold Coast has won a major award through the Queensland Law Society.
First female vice chancellor appointed at Melbourne University
Prominent researcher Professor Emma Johnston has been appointed as the University of Melbourne’s 21st vice chancellor, and the first woman to step into the role.
How a space-loving Aussie mum was selected from 23,000 to become an astronaut
When Katherine Bennell-Pegg applied to be an astronaut through the European Space Agency, she was one 23,000 aspiring space travellers. Here’s what it took for the mum of two to make it through the gruelling selection process.
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