Shock number of sexual misconduct claims at Victorian unis
Students and staff at tertiary institutions have reported an alarming number of incidents where they were harassed, stalked and filmed without consent on university grounds.
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Animation and gaming academy coming to Melbourne
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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.
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Students, staff forced out of Melb Uni after sexual misconduct
Almost 10 students and five staff members were found to have engaged in sexual misconduct at the University of Melbourne, a new report has revealed.
Surprise findings on TAFE students compared to uni students
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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.
RMIT teachers in union T-shirts denied entry to staff meeting
A group of RMIT vocational education teachers say they were unfairly targeted when they were denied entry to a staff town hall meeting after striking for fairer pay and reduced workloads.
Melbourne University’s Dean of Law quits
Professor Matthew Harding has abruptly resigned from his role and has praised the “amazing” and “inspiring” students.
Monash Uni staff to go on strike
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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
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