How foreign student cap could impact other industries
Many people will be applauding the federal government’s cap on international student numbers, but Professor Carolyn Evans says we should be careful what we wish for.
Tertiary
$13m debt: Only two of seven Queensland universities recorded a profit
Annual reports reveal the seven Queensland-based universities collectively posted a $13.63m loss in 2023, but this is a major leap forward compared to a combined $564.7m loss in 2022.
‘Really significant’: The UQ courses that will soon be history
The University of Queensland plans to discontinue some programs next year, prompting grave concerns that certain institutions could become a thing of the past.
‘Mob rule’: UQ condemned over offer to student activists
Queensland’s biggest university has been accused of allowing an activist “mob” to control its policy, after a leaked document revealed a proposal to pro-Palestinian student protesters.
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‘Very disappointed’: Already stressed students wait hours for QTAC uni offers after 4-day delay
The delays exceeded seven hours for some students, and it got to the point where individual universities took over and sent offers to students directly, bypassing the backlogged QTAC system.
‘Four days is like four years’: Reason behind uni offers delay
Queensland’s Tertiary Admissions Centre has revealed why thousands of prospective students will have to wait till Monday for offers.
‘Going to cause chaos’: Families hit out as Qld uni offers delayed at last minute
The largest tertiary offer round for Queensland Year 12 graduates has been delayed, meaning some students will have only hours to decide their futures.
Most popular courses revealed as first round QTAC offers out
Almost 11,000 university offers have been made to Queensland’s Class of 2023 graduates. These were the most popular fields.
Revealed: Queensland’s most popular uni courses
Queensland school leavers are taking advantage of gaping holes in the state’s workforce, as the top course picks for the first tertiary offer round are revealed.
Universities keeping pace with changing job market
University education not only equips graduates with qualifications but also provides skills and knowledge relevant and required for a future workforce, writes Geraldine Mackenzie.
‘No way, no way’: Beautiful moment students told of perfect ATAR score
An incredible 34 students from the Class of 2023 have received the perfect ATAR score as more than 27,000 school leavers today learn their result. See the video of the moment Qld’s top students found out their score.
Up for grabs: 43k more fee-free TAFE spots created
An extra 43,400 fee-free TAFE places will be available in Queensland, targeting in-demand areas.
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