Universities in crisis
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International student numbers not easy to cut without dire results
The Albanese government’s plan to cut international student numbers could be disastrous, according to universities and business.
- The Herald's View
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States revolt over foreign student caps
NSW and South Australia have warned federal Labor its contentious push to drive down international student numbers risks damaging Australia’s international reputation and economic standing ahead of a slated debate in parliament this week over laws to limit overseas students.
- by Angus Thompson
Treat us like mining: Universities warn of 4500 job cuts over student crackdown
Universities say they face a $500 million funding shortfall and are calling for the sector to be given the same bipartisan support as the mining industry.
- by Angus Thompson
Opinion
Education
We could work better together, but WA universities are not in decline
WA has a diverse range of universities to choose from, each offering a unique experience. Could we all work together better? Yes. Is the answer a merger? No.
- by Andrew Deeks
Sydney hit hardest as 30,000 international students join fight for housing
This weekend, international students had to return to Australia to finish their studies – but Sydney is ill-equipped to deal with the largest influx in the country.
- by Amber Schultz
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Education
‘They were carnivorous’: The universities spending millions on consultants like PwC
UNSW spent $38 million on consultants in 2022, while the University of Melbourne and the University of Queensland each paid out more than $37 million.
- by Sherryn Groch
Investigation
University
Inside Australia’s university wage theft machine
Casual and sessional workers tell their stories of being underpaid and exploited by some of Australia’s most respected and prestigious institutions.
- by Ben Schneiders
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University
‘Dirty little secret’: Women worst affected by ‘gig economy’ in higher education
Women are bearing the brunt of the insecure work crisis in tertiary education, with almost one in every three employees working at a university in Victoria a woman in a casual or fixed-contract job.
- by Ben Schneiders
Opinion
Australia votes
Timid campaign is devoid of big ideas – and that works in Morrison’s favour
This election is yet to produce major arguments on key issues like health, housing, universities and migration – because Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese are both playing it safe. That’s dangerous for Labor.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Federal budget
Uni students are struggling to survive. We were not mentioned in the budget speech
From rental prices that take most of your paycheck to the huge bill from that wisdom teeth surgery you delayed for too long, students are keenly aware of how expensive it is to just exist in Australia. Where’s the help for us?
- by Luc Velez and Georgie Beatty
Swinburne calls in debt collectors after overpaying its casual staff
Swinburne University has threatened to use debt collectors to pursue its own casual staff after accidentally overpaying them.
- by Adam Carey
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