University
Erika thought her university education was worth it. Then she got the $130,000 bill
Recent graduates saddled with a university loan debt will save up to $1300 a year under new repayment rules set to pass the Senate next week. See how much you can save.
- Christopher Harris
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QUT race debate not antisemitic, despite damaging fallout: review
A review into a satirical race debate at QUT has made six recommendations after the university said coverage of the event had damaged its reputation.
- Catherine Strohfeldt
The best and worst universities for graduate salaries revealed
Universities are coaching students in how to negotiate their salaries, but external forces dictate how big their first pay cheque will be. Search the table.
- Christopher Harris
‘We need to find common ground’: Hugh de Kretser’s human rights challenge
As president of the Australian Human Rights Commission, Hugh de Kretser walks a fine line. How can the organisation speak to all Australians?
- James Button
- Opinion
- Australian economy
If it’s broke, nationalise it? Sadly, that’s broken thinking
It’s back to the future: suddenly there’s a cry for government to step in whenever things fail. If only it was that easy.
- Parnell Palme McGuinness
From bluey to bogans: Researchers who help define how the nation speaks to lose their jobs
For almost 40 years, the words the nation uses in speech, newspapers and books has been mapped by a small team at the Australian National Dictionary Centre.
- Christopher Harris
Melbourne Uni professor sacked over ‘mawkish’ romantic messages wins his job back
Professor Stephan Matthai was dismissed for inappropriate behaviour towards a female PhD student seven years earlier.
- Nicole Precel
Unis are getting an antisemitism report card. They’re thinking about it
Universities have vowed to review a landmark plan to tackle antisemitism on campuses but have stopped short of endorsing it.
- Christopher Harris and Bridie Smith
History’s booming in podcasts – but many of its academics are out of a job
We live in momentous times. History podcasts and books are more popular than ever. So why is academic history in crisis?
- Nick Bryant
The Sydney university students submitting fake medical certificates
There were more than 3000 breaches of academic integrity rules at one institution last year as hundreds of students were failed for cheating.
- Christopher Harris
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