Melbourne University’s Dean of Law quits
Professor Matthew Harding has abruptly resigned from his role and has praised the “amazing” and “inspiring” students.
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Monash Uni staff to go on strike
Monash University students may face disruptions to their classes when hundreds of staff walk off the job to engage in strike action this week.
Students push for cheaper fees as lectures move online
Tertiary students are calling on universities to discount their course fees for degrees that offer lectures exclusively online, after noticing some courses no longer offer the classes in person.
Thousands join push to fix ‘broken’ HECS system
Struggling uni students are demanding the federal government implement changes to make it easier for them to pay off their soaring HECS debts.
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Top Melbourne uni dumps ATARs
One Melbourne university has ditched the ATAR for entry to some of its first year courses, as Year 12s struggle with a year of coronavirus upheaval. Here’s how places will be decided instead and which courses are eligible.
Mixed marks for universities amid jobs hit
Victoria’s best universities have seen mixed results in the latest world rankings, with the state’s top institution toppling as another climbed the ranks — this is the reason why. SEE THE FULL LIST
Australian uni bosses earning seven-figure salaries
Tens of thousands of jobs have been slashed across Australia’s universities but highly paid Vice-Chancellors are still taking home enormous pay packets.
Uni students booted for breaking COVID-19 rules
Residential students at Melbourne’s top university have been booted from campus over a gathering that broke social distancing rules, and have been told not to return for months.
Victorian universities thrown $350m lifeline
The Victorian Government has unveiled a $350 million university rescue package, but say the Commonwealth needs to contribute for the sector to survive.
Aussie unis with links to China defy transparency
China’s Confucius Institutes are becoming increasingly controversial in the west with Sweden closing them down. Yet they continue to operate in Australia without being held accountable for their influence.
Mass data hacking scandal hits two education institutions
Some students have been told they may need to change their passport details after thousands of staff and students fell victim to a mass hacking at two Melbourne higher education institutions.
Record number of students unsatisfied with unis
Students are less satisfied than ever with Australia’s universities, with some famous institutions failing to keep large portions of their student population happy. See how your uni rates.
Surprising reason La Trobe Uni is losing money
Aussie universities are doing it tough because of the coronavirus pandemic. But, in a staff email, La Trobe reveals it expects to take a hit of up to $60 million — and it’s not only COVID-19 to blame.
Uni’s bid to help women get promoted slammed
Female academics at the University of Melbourne are set to attend special classes to help them gain promotions at work. This is what sparked the controversial gesture.
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