Mark Scott
The radical proposal that could end Sydney Uni’s proud history of rebellion
A new rule to enforce a more civil discourse on campus has been backed by the university. It’s caused alarm within.
- Daniella White
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- Opinion
- Freedom of speech
Sydney Uni’s ‘enforced civility’ is an assault on free speech – and likely unlawful
It could become one of the most restrictive campuses in the country for peaceful protest, intellectual freedom and critical debate.
- Sarah Schwartz
Sydney Uni boss declares his job is safe as campus free speech debate rages
The vice chancellor’s comments come as the university faces a backlash for its proposed “civility rule”, which critics fear will hamper political expression.
- Daniella White
New Sydney Uni chancellor weighs in on Mark Scott controversy after months of turmoil
New chancellor David Thodey said the university sector was under unprecedented scrutiny in politics and the media.
- Daniella White
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- University
Governing body backs Sydney University boss Mark Scott amid resignation calls
One of the newest members of Sydney University’s senate has publicly supported the under-fire vice chancellor.
- Daniella White
- Opinion
- Antisemitism
As a Jewish academic, I have not experienced antisemitism at Sydney Uni
Creating a false panic around university antisemitism runs the risk of building genuine fear in my community. Forcing the vice chancellor to resign would set a dangerous precedent.
- Eva Shteinman
‘Blindsided’: Sydney University vice chancellor resists calls for resignation
Internal documents obtained by the Herald reveal he was “blindsided” by the Jewish community’s reaction to a deal to shut down the pro-Palestinian encampment.
- Daniella White and Lucy Carroll
Sydney Uni to review complaints system as Jewish students call on Mark Scott to resign
The university says an external review will look at how its handles complaints after the vice chancellor said he had failed to protect Jewish students.
- Christopher Harris
Jewish academic says Sydney Uni became ‘toxic’ after October 7 attacks
A former Sydney University academic has lodged a SafeWork complaint alleging the vice chancellor failed to protect Jewish students from “psychosocial harm”.
- Daniella White
Most uni bosses make more than $1 million. When this one got the job, he asked for a pay cut
Most Australian vice chancellors are paid more than $1 million. This university boss thinks that’s too high.
- Daniella White
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