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Forty arts students and one engineer: What NSW politicians studied at uni
They attend university at a higher rate than their constituents, but when it comes to discipline, most MPs in the state opt for one of a small handful of subjects.
- by Cindy Yin
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The hardest university degrees to get into, and the ones where ATARs are falling
Top HSC students share their university choices – including one for whom it’s just a back-up until he can get into an American institution.
- by Daniella White and Nicholas Osiowy
The radical proposal that could end Sydney Uni’s proud history of rebellion
A new rule to enforce a more civil discourse on campus has been backed by the university. It’s caused alarm within.
- by Daniella White
‘One of the great human crises’: Warning after microplastics linked to lung, colon cancer
A major review led by a Sydney expert has sounded the alarm on the health effects of the tiny, ubiquitous pollutant.
- by Angus Dalton
Opinion
Freedom of speech
Sydney Uni’s ‘enforced civility’ is an assault on free speech – and likely unlawful
It could become one of the most restrictive campuses in the country for peaceful protest, intellectual freedom and critical debate.
- by Sarah Schwartz
Students were unfazed at a $40,000 HECS debt. Years on, reality has sunk in
Students flocked to arts degrees during the pandemic. But almost four years on, alarm bells are ringing.
- by Daniella White
Sydney Uni boss declares his job is safe as campus free speech debate rages
The vice chancellor’s comments come as the university faces a backlash for its proposed “civility rule”, which critics fear will hamper political expression.
- by Daniella White
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Sydney Uni students allowed to use AI in radical reversal of cheating policy
The plan, to be phased in next year, will mean students won’t be banned from using AI on homework or assignments.
- by Daniella White
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Five students were caught cheating. Now it’s gone to court in a landmark case
The Federal Court will hear an Australian-first case after five students allegedly used a major company to cheat on their work.
- by Daniella White
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International students
University of Sydney attacks ‘misleading’ figures as hundreds of sector jobs go
The university has accused the government of providing misleading figures about its foreign student cohort.
- by Daniella White
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Bullying
Latest St Paul’s scandal shows how quickly the proverbial car can hurtle out of control
Reforms have fundamentally transformed Australia’s oldest university college. But a serious bullying incident shows those in charge can never take their hands off the steering wheel.
- by Jordan Baker
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