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Sexual harassment impacts university staff – our research shows how

There is increasing attention on the lack of progress around sexual harassment and assault on Australian university campuses. On Wednesday, Education Minister Jason Clare acknowledged community concerns, saying “we’re just not doing enough”.

The Conversation · Aug 24, 2023

How Habiba got her degree: regional campuses are key to unlocking Australia’s education barriers

The government believes more opportunities for higher education outside the cities will have a radical effect on access for a wide range of groups

The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2023

Two charged over building fire – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 22, 2023

'More obviously needs to be done': how to make Australian universities safe from sexual violence

Last week, the federal government released an interim report for the Universities Accord.

The Conversation · Jul 23, 2023

The Gonski dream: how can governments restore funding – and trust – to public education?

Experts say Australia’s leaders need to change the narrative on public schools, and make a clear case for funding private ones

The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2023

Australian universities report ‘squibs a once-in-a-generation chance’ on research, science leader says

CEO of Science and Technology Australia says government report’s failure to address research funding as priority is an ‘epic fail’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2023

The Job-ready Graduates scheme for uni fees is on the chopping block – but what will replace it?

On Wednesday, Education Minister Jason Clare released a much-anticipated report on universities. This is the interim report of the Universities Accord review.

The Conversation · Jul 19, 2023

Future at stake in looming reboot of higher education

Bold and significant change is needed in Australia's higher education system and complacency cannot be tolerated, says a review looking to safeguard its future.

AAP · Jul 18, 2023

Australian universities must provide more places for poorer students to meet future labour market demands, report says

Giving more access to young people from lower socioeconomic and outer suburban areas is key as amount of jobs requiring degrees rapidly rises, report says

The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2023

Regional and suburban university study hubs created

Regional and suburban university study hubs will be established as part of the federal government's efforts to extend access to tertiary education.

AAP · Jul 17, 2023