‘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.
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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.
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No seat at the table: Qld unis snubbed on national committee
Queensland universities, and regional university leaders more broadly, have been left off a newly-formed tertiary advisory committee, in what has been described as a “critical oversight”.
City midwife’s quest to become ‘1-in-26,000’ specialist boosted
Just 1000 other people are in the position Toowoomba’s Krystal Fanning hopes to achieve — that’s one for every 26,000 Australians. Now her dreams have been given a big government boost:
Packed program of holiday arts workshops for kids into theatre
As the holidays draw closer, two universities are opening up their doors to young people interested in learning more about the arts. Check out the programs:
Gallery: UniSQ graduates celebrate in style
Graduating students from the University of Southern Queensland class of 2024 are celebrating the end of their time at uni, with their hard work and dedication paying off. See the photos here.
‘Slap in the face’: UniSQ staff take to the streets as contract negotiations continue
UniSQ staff took to the streets of Toowoomba in a bid to bring the university’s vice-chancellor to the negotiating table, as talks over conditions further stall.
Hundreds of uni workers to strike on Wednesday over agreement dispute
The University of Southern Queensland has issued a statement detailing negotiation attempts as hundreds of employees are set to walk off the job on Wednesday.
‘Intimidation’: More industrial action planned after teachers stay home
The body representing tutors, academics and professional staff has accused the University of engaging in ‘union-busting’ practices as their fight for better pay and conditions drags on.
University workers vote for strike action as pay negotiations falter
The union representing academics, administration and support staff say industrial action could start in the coming days in a bid to stop the university from actions which the union claims is stripping workers of crucial protection and conditions.
Big visa change to fill Aussie skills shortage
Australia’s visa process is set for a major shake-up as part of a federal government policy reform. See what it means.
Plan your future and experience UniSQ Open Day at Toowoomba
Thinking about your future university but unsure which path to take? Look no further than University of Southern Queensland Open Day at our Toowoomba campus this Sunday.
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