How first-time voters could shake up election results
Anthony Albanese may have missed the mark with his pitch to slash student loans, with a new poll revealing the scheme won’t sway many younger voters.
Higher Education
Professor investigated for ‘vilifying remarks’ towards Jewish student
A professor is being investigated for alleged hate speech by two Sydney universities after saying “Jews should feel uncomfortable”, while pointing to a Jewish student at a pro-Palestine rally at UTS.
Take the test thousands of trainee teachers fail
The proportion of trainee teachers failing an essential literacy test has nearly doubled since 2016, with NSW university students seeking out tutors and AI tools to help them pass. See if you can ace the test.
Six Melbourne Uni staff sacked for sexual misconduct as complaints triple
Complaints over sexual harassment, stalking, unwelcome advances and inappropriate comments and have hit a record high at the University of Melbourne, with dozens of staff and students investigated.
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How disused rec centre became Sydney’s newest uni campus
The Education Minister wants to see more uni crests than ‘golden arches’ popping up in Western Sydney, pouring money into new study hubs to connect locals with higher education.
Little known Sydney billionaire donates $100m to Sydney Uni
One of Australia’s newest tech billionaires is funnelling $100 million into the University of Sydney to put his name on a scholarship program bigger than any previous philanthropic gift.
The gap year trend that has Aussie Gen Zs packing their bags
Aggressive recruitment campaigns are targeting rising numbers of Aussie youngsters to put gap years before uni. Find out where they are headed.
Hundreds toss mortarboards in the air for university graduations
Years of work have led up to it, but now, more than 500 university students have officially graduated. All the colour from the first lot of University of Tasmania graduation ceremonies.
University of Melbourne coughs up $72m to cover wage theft
The state’s leading university has been ordered to fork out a staggering $72m after it underpaid more than 25,000 staff members for a decade.
Far North Queensland jobs in an AI future
Experts and AI innovators head to JCU to discuss jobs in Far North Queensland and what to expect when navigating an AI future. Find out more here.
First of its kind Tasmanian sports program set to launch in 2025
Four of Tasmania’s top sporting organisations have partnered to launch a first of its kind program in Australia. See the details.
‘My right to drink’: Students erupt over uni booze ban blitz
Private university students are frothing mad about an on-campus alcohol ban – but uni bosses are making no apologies. FULL STORY.
First female vice chancellor appointed at Melbourne University
Prominent researcher Professor Emma Johnston has been appointed as the University of Melbourne’s 21st vice chancellor, and the first woman to step into the role.
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.
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