University
‘Simpler and fairer’: Albanese flags HECS changes in budget relief
The prime minister says he will announce soon a response to a recommended overhaul of HECS as calls come from the crossbench to look at wiping student debt.
- by Angus Thompson
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Opinion
I made mistakes at university, just not enough of them
The mistakes you make during uni will shape your life, in big and small ways. So don’t overthink it – just enjoy the ride.
- by Bella Westaway
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University Of Sydney
Whistleblower professor accused of ‘serious misconduct’ sues Sydney Uni
A leading brain researcher is suing the University of Sydney after he was fired for “serious misconduct”. He says it was in retaliation for whistleblowing.
- by Daniella White
The unexpected country that has delivered an influx of international students to WA
While the number of students coming from China has so far failed to meet rebound expectations in WA, another country has taken its place.
- by Holly Thompson
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Opinion
Unpaid internships are one thing, but paying to work? That’s absurd
The most recent school term has been educational for me and exhausting for my flatmate … and not because we have kids.
- by Millie Muroi
Biden wipes away another $11b in student debt
Millions of Americans still owe their undergraduate and graduate loans, even though they borrowed only about $US5000 initially.
- by Zach Montague
Which WA university courses made it to the global top 100?
Two Perth universities sit near the top of a prestigious global subject rankings list for a specialised field related closely to the state’s mining sector.
- by Holly Thompson
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International students
‘Frankenstein’s bride’: Student visa architect takes aim at Labor’s uni clampdown
The man who helped create the university risk ratings in 2016 said they were meant to help streamline student visa applications, not be used for a migration crackdown.
- by Angus Thompson
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Australian film
Filmmaker Rachel Perkins to chair prestigious arts school at ‘crisis point’
The stakes are make or break. AFTRS is one of eight colleges warning of a looming financial crunch impacting skills training ahead of the next federal budget.
- by Linda Morris
Exposed: How simple it is for cheats to buy a university essay
Despite authorities closing hundreds of essay cheating websites, the purchasing of assignments continues apace.
- by Daniella White
This university newspaper is ‘censored’ by a marketing team. Now, students are fighting back
UNSW’s student publication has barely published in months and a staff for 2024 has not been appointed.
- by Daniella White