150 jobs UniSQ to go with plans for surplus by end of 2025
Staff at the University of Southern Queensland have been told at least 150 of their colleagues will be let go as the organisation works to plug a multi-million dollar budget black hole.
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‘Rare’ Neptune-sized planet discovered by UniSQ student
Astronomers led by a UniSQ student have discovered a ‘rare’ Neptune-sized planet outside the Solar System, where a year lasts for just 21 hours.
Job losses revealed as uni grapples with back-to-back deficits
After back-to-back deficits, a regional Queensland university has started laying off workers. Dozens of support staff have already been let go, and academics and teachers could be next in the firing line.
‘Cycle of change’: Key issue university blames for budget black hole
Insiders at a meeting open to staff at a regional Queensland university have revealed the key federal government change that its executive claims has forced large cuts to spending.
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GALLERY: UniSQ students celebrate at graduation ceremonies
UniSQ graduates have celebrated their academic achievements at ceremonies at The Empire. See the photos here.
University Vice Chancellor’s sudden retirement days after no-confidence vote
After almost a decade in the top job, one of Queensland’s largest universities has had a major leadership change after facing scrutiny from the union.
‘No confidence’: UniSQ staff send swift rebuke to Vice Chancellor
While largely symbolic, staff of the University of Southern Queensland passed a motion of no confidence targeting the Vice Chancellor and her executive team in a 25 year first.
Staff to be laid off as university faces tough financial times
A major Queensland university said it is reviewing all areas of its operations and is taking immediate steps to ensure it operates efficiently in response to ongoing financial pressures facing the higher education sector.
One student in 2024: Qld universities cut course for key profession
A regional Queensland university is suspending enrolments for a drastically under-subscribed profession next year after getting just one new student in 2024, in a move that has alarm bells in the industry ringing.
Boy Swallows Universe author honoured with uni fellowship
Critically acclaimed author Trent Dalton first arrived at the University of Southern Queensland looking to escape his turbulent upbringing, but what he found were tools to understand the people around him and celebrate their stories.
How a space-loving Aussie mum was selected from 23,000 to become an astronaut
When Katherine Bennell-Pegg applied to be an astronaut through the European Space Agency, she was one 23,000 aspiring space travellers. Here’s what it took for the mum of two to make it through the gruelling selection process.
‘Big shoes to fill’: Stalwart politician is uni’s new Chancellor
A well-known identity with years of political service and a lifetime of dedication to agribusiness and sustainability has been named the University of Southern Queensland’s new Chancellor.
Family fun space day held at UniSQ for National Science Week
Families are invited to a free, space-theme science day at the University of Southern Queensland that will include water rockets, lightning talks, solar telescopes, virtual reality space tours, slime making and face painting.
Fairness vs. integrity: First year nurses on battleground with AI
Thousands of Queensland university students have been left angry after claiming they’ve been falsely accused of using AI in their assessments, as universities across the state scramble to maintain academic integrity and fairness with the growth of the technology.
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