GALLERY: UniSQ students celebrate at graduation ceremonies
UniSQ graduates have celebrated their academic achievements at ceremonies at The Empire. See the photos here.
Tertiary
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.
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Packed program of holiday arts workshops for kids into theatre
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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.
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