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New Sydney Uni chancellor weighs in on Mark Scott controversy after months of turmoil

New Sydney Uni chancellor weighs in on Mark Scott controversy after months of turmoil

New chancellor David Thodey said the university sector was under unprecedented scrutiny in politics and the media.

  • by Daniella White

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Governing body backs Sydney University boss Mark Scott amid resignation calls
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Governing body backs Sydney University boss Mark Scott amid resignation calls

One of the newest members of Sydney University’s senate has publicly supported the under-fire vice chancellor.

  • by Daniella White
As a Jewish academic, I have not experienced antisemitism at Sydney Uni

As a Jewish academic, I have not experienced antisemitism at Sydney Uni

Creating a false panic around university antisemitism runs the risk of building genuine fear in my community. Forcing the vice chancellor to resign would set a dangerous precedent.

  • by Eva Shteinman
‘Blindsided’: Sydney University vice chancellor resists calls for resignation

‘Blindsided’: Sydney University vice chancellor resists calls for resignation

Internal documents obtained by the Herald reveal he was “blindsided” by the Jewish community’s reaction to a deal to shut down the pro-Palestinian encampment.

  • by Daniella White and Lucy Carroll
Sydney Uni to review complaints system as Jewish students call on Mark Scott to resign

Sydney Uni to review complaints system as Jewish students call on Mark Scott to resign

The university says an external review will look at how its handles complaints after the vice chancellor said he had failed to protect Jewish students.

  • by Christopher Harris
Jewish academic says Sydney Uni became ‘toxic’ after October 7 attacks

Jewish academic says Sydney Uni became ‘toxic’ after October 7 attacks

A former Sydney University academic has lodged a SafeWork complaint alleging the vice chancellor failed to protect Jewish students from “psychosocial harm”.

  • by Daniella White
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Most uni bosses make more than $1 million. When this one got the job, he asked for a pay cut

Most uni bosses make more than $1 million. When this one got the job, he asked for a pay cut

Most Australian vice chancellors are paid more than $1 million. This university boss thinks that’s too high.

  • by Daniella White
Sydney University’s sexual assault, harassment reports more than double in a year

Sydney University’s sexual assault, harassment reports more than double in a year

There were close to 250 sexual assault and harassment reports at the University of Sydney, but most victims didn’t want their cases investigated.

  • by Kayla Olaya
Cut reliance on Chinese and Indian students, government tells universities

Cut reliance on Chinese and Indian students, government tells universities

University chiefs are being told to channel international students into courses that fill Australian skills shortages, deepening a dispute over federal plans to cap their annual intake.

  • by David Crowe and Daniella White
University chiefs seek federal advice on ‘intifada’ calls

University chiefs seek federal advice on ‘intifada’ calls

The universities have written to Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus to gain formal advice on whether the pro-Palestinian demand is a breach of federal law.

  • by David Crowe
‘Part of who we are’: Why Sydney Uni vice chancellor allows protest camp to stay

‘Part of who we are’: Why Sydney Uni vice chancellor allows protest camp to stay

Vice chancellor Mark Scott says a few pro-Palestinian student activists were under investigation for inappropriate behaviour but their protest campsite will remain on campus.

  • by Daniella White

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