Surprise findings on TAFE students compared to uni students
New data has revealed the graduation rates of Victorian TAFE students compared to university students and which courses had the most dedicated students.
Tertiary
Alarm over TAFE teacher exodus
Low wages, unreasonable workloads and unpaid overtime are driving Victorian TAFE educators out of classrooms, in a trend experts say could exacerbate critical skill shortages.
Uni fined $75K over ‘self-entitled’ Gen-Y academics’ pay dispute
The University of Melbourne has been fined, after it refused to re-hire a “self-entitled Y-genner” who asked to be paid for extra hours worked.
‘No consequences’ for law student accused of sexually harassing three women
Outraged students at Australia’s top law school have criticised the institution’s “systemic failings” over its handling of sexual harassment allegations on campus.
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RMIT accused of massive underpayments of staff
RMIT University is facing claims of underpaying some academic staff, with a potential shortfall of millions of dollars dating back seven years.
Payments to aid childcare providers as rules change
Support payments have been unveiled for childcare providers as new Covid rules come into effect. All your questions answered.
Monash staff mutiny over ad spend
A leading Australian university has been splashing out on glitzy marketing while staff and research funding were under threat, insiders claim.
Melbourne Uni’s surprising new spot in world rankings
As the industry struggles through the pandemic, The University of Melbourne has had a surprise result in the latest global rankings of tertiary institutions.
Employee takes uni to court over mid-shift firing
Monash University has been accused of discrimination after allegedly firing an employee midway through her shift.
How Victoria plans to bring foreign students in
Hundreds of overseas arrivals could enter Victoria within weeks, under a new plan to fly international students into the state.
Inventive idea could see overseas students return
Lord Mayor Sally Capp says Victoria desperately needs international students to return and is now offering up a plan to make it happen.
Melbourne academic under fire for ‘transphobic’ site
A website created by a Melbourne lecturer has been slammed by global academics who say the site promotes “harmful stereotypes of trans people”.
Melb Uni students encouraged to go nude at camp
A flyer targeted at Melbourne University arts students said clothes and “dignity” were optional at the camp.
Failings of TAFE system laid bare
A critical review has found TAFEs are prioritising “short-term profit” and running courses that don’t guarantee their students a good job.
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