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University life may be rosier than we think

A new federal government report found Australian universities are in better health than many expected.

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The University of Technology Sydney, where painful staff and course cuts are necessary for a sustainable future, according to the vice chancellor.

Yes, cutting uni staff and courses is painful – but we must to keep running

Without tough action, we cannot secure the future of UTS.

  • Andrew Parfitt
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UTS’s needless backflip damages reputation

Higher purpose makes unis different from other businesses but the University of Technology of Sydney has hurt itself by choosing the balance sheet over students

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University cannot serve this generation as it did mine – and I’m in grief

Australia’s forlorn tertiary education system needs a massive overhaul, as do the people running it.

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ANU Chancellor Julie Bishop declared she was emotional at the day’s events. It was hard to see on her face.
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The death stare is back, but there’s one sign Julie Bishop is feeling the heat

“I feel very emotional,” Bishop said, as she stared down a room of reporters on Thursday. She did not look it.

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Genevieve Bell and Julie Bishop.

Bishop stares down critics as embattled ANU vice chancellor resigns

The university’s chancellor, Julie Bishop, announced the move in a short statement posted to the institution’s website on Thursday.

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This month, UTS announced it was “pausing” 2026 enrolments in more than 100 courses.

Universities such as mine are making poor decisions, and we’re not allowed to know why

UTS has announced a “pause” on enrolments in 100 courses. Vacating these critically important areas diminishes not only the brand of UTS but the state it was designed to benefit.

  • Anna Clark
ANU chancellor Julie Bishop and vice chancellor Professor Genevieve Bell in 2022.

ANU spent big on crisis PR before Julie Bishop bullying allegations

The university hired a reputation management firm after announcing a controversial restructure that has left staff fuming.

  • Kishor Napier-Raman
“You’ll be going here one day”, I told my grandchildren.

Don’t go to university next year. Just don’t

Going to university in 2026 is a risk no-one should take. The price is too high.

  • Jenna Price

‘A kind of monster’: Why does everyone hate universities?

Neither side of politics is giving universities the love they need, but the unis need to smarten up – for all our sakes.

  • Jordan Baker