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Incoming University of Sydney Vice Chancellor Mark Scott

Sandstone snakepit: New Sydney uni boss faces academics’ ire

Former ABC managing director Mark Scott will have to navigate the “thinly disguised prejudice between academics and non-academic staff” when he becomes vice-chancellor.

  • Jordan Baker

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Incoming University of Sydney Vice Chancellor Mark Scott

Mark Scott to be next vice-chancellor of Sydney University

Mark Scott will leave the NSW Department of Education to become vice-chancellor of Sydney University, despite his lack of academic background.

  • Jordan Baker
Police question a protester at Sydney Unveristy during a demonstartion over cutbacks.

Sydney University protest at cutbacks wrong-footed by police

While 10 to 15 students were each fined $1000 for public order offences and one was arrested, the University of NSW announced it will shed 256 full time-jobs.

  • Tim Barlass
Vice-chancellor Michael Spence at the University of Sydney.

China interference inquiry is 'baffling', says Sydney University boss

Sydney's leading universities have defended their relationships with China against accusations of foreign interference.

  • Natassia Chrysanthos
Vice-chancellor Michael Spence at the University of Sydney.

Sydney University boss takes 20 per cent pay cut as job cuts announced

Vice-chancellor Michael Spence flagged job cuts, but stopped short of saying how many will be lost as the hit to international student revenue continues.

  • Jordan Baker
Sydney University's vice-chancellor Michael Spence.

ATAR doesn't measure all the wonderful things that make you who you are

Your ATAR is not going to follow you around for the rest of your life. It is a measure of how you performed academically over 18 months, but that is all.

  • Michael Spence
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The University of Sydney has identified wage underpayments stretching back six years

Sydney Uni reveals tens of millions in staff underpayments

The underpayments could cost the university more than $30 million as it grapples with big financial losses due to COVID-19.

  • Jordan Baker
Australia's top universities say the sector needs reform, and are coming up with their own blueprint

'All over red rover': Top unis drive biggest overhaul in 30 years

The country's top universities say the sector needs to be reformed, but smaller universities argue that will come at their expense.

  • Jordan Baker and Anna Patty
Sydney University vice-chancellor Michael Spence with sons Hugo and Theodore.

Don't worry about kids missing school, says university boss

Sydney University's vice-chancellor Michael Spence, a father of eight, says the education system is adaptable and teachers would get children back on track.

  • Jordan Baker
Students Caitlyn Russo and Heidi Crookes are staying on at the Women’s College at the University of Sydney.

Fears of college closures for students with nowhere else to go

The students left at residential colleges have nowhere else to go, but worry their home-away-from home will be shut down

  • Jordan Baker

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