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Museum kept and displayed human remains without consent

Museum kept and displayed human remains without consent

A university museum "inconceivably" kept autopsy remains for teaching and research without the permission of family and loved ones.

'Devastated': university bosses defend major job cuts

'Devastated': university bosses defend major job cuts

'Devastated': university bosses defend major job cuts

'Devastated': university bosses defend major job cuts

University officials insist hundreds of staff must be sacked to make the institution financially sustainable, despite the overhaul causing angst among workers

Safety watchdog hits pause on 400 university job cuts

Safety watchdog hits pause on 400 university job cuts

Safety watchdog hits pause on 400 university job cuts

Safety watchdog hits pause on 400 university job cuts

Plans to cut hundreds of university jobs have been paused by a workplace safety regulator as concerns over university governance attract national attention.

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Unis think creatively to stamp out gendered violence

Unis think creatively to stamp out gendered violence

University students and staff who experience gender-based violence on campus will soon have clearer pathways to make a complaint and seek support.

Uni boss welcomes new laws on gender-based violence

Uni boss welcomes new laws on gender-based violence

The head of one of Australia's largest university institutions has used a keynote speech to back gender-based violence reform and call for cheaper fees.

Historic laws to tackle gender-based violence in unis

Historic laws to tackle gender-based violence in unis

Students who experience gender-based violence on university campuses will soon have clearer pathways to make a complaint as a result of new laws.

Making Mars: Aussie research turns red dirt into metal

Making Mars: Aussie research turns red dirt into metal

A breakthrough to help with establishing a human colony on Mars could be hidden in its iron-rich red surface, Australian researchers say.

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More teeth for uni watchdog as fears rise for 1500 jobs

More teeth for uni watchdog as fears rise for 1500 jobs

More teeth for uni watchdog as fears rise for 1500 jobs

More teeth for uni watchdog as fears rise for 1500 jobs

Fears of job cuts at six universities have triggered concerns about oversight of the institutions, their financial viability and wages of vice-chancellors.

China drone boffin loses visa appeal over weapons claim

China drone boffin loses visa appeal over weapons claim

China drone boffin loses visa appeal over weapons claim

China drone boffin loses visa appeal over weapons claim

A doctoral candidate has fought a multi-year battle to study in Australia after being accused of links to China's military and weapons of mass destruction.

Ex-lecturer on abuse image charges can visit Europe

Ex-lecturer on abuse image charges can visit Europe

Ex-lecturer on abuse image charges can visit Europe

Ex-lecturer on abuse image charges can visit Europe

A former Fair Work Commissioner deputy president and university lecturer has been allowed to visit Europe while on bail accused of child abuse possession.

Thousands of students come forward with uni complaints

Thousands of students come forward with uni complaints

Thousands of students come forward with uni complaints

Thousands of students come forward with uni complaints

An influx of complaints in the first six months has prompted Australia's student ombudsman to consider launching a major systemic review.

Student revolt against AI arts course at top university

Student revolt against AI arts course at top university

Student revolt against AI arts course at top university

Student revolt against AI arts course at top university

One of Australia's leading universities is facing resistance to a subject teaching fine arts students how to use artificial intelligence to make artworks.

Plan to boost gender equity among engineering academics

Plan to boost gender equity among engineering academics

Plan to boost gender equity among engineering academics

Plan to boost gender equity among engineering academics

Australia's engineering sector has systemic under-representation of women particularly in senior roles, but a university recruitment drive aims to change that.

HECS debt relief nears as Labor eyes further uni reform

HECS debt relief nears as Labor eyes further uni reform

HECS debt relief nears as Labor eyes further uni reform

HECS debt relief nears as Labor eyes further uni reform

University students and graduates will soon save up to $1300 a year as the government's HECS relief bill reached an important milestone.

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Cloaking tactics: alleged hacker hides face with jumper

A university student accused of conducting a campaign of cyber attacks and exploitation has used a jumper to hide her face after a short court hearing.

Staff accuse uni boards of toxic culture, being ignored

The tertiary education union is calling for significant changes to staff representation on university boards, accusing them of silencing dissent.

Protests, criticisms of anti-Semitism report continue

Critics of a report by Australia's anti-Semitism envoy Jillian Segal say it risks undermining free expression and marginalising already vulnerable communities.

Plan to rid anti-Jew 'cancer' targets uni, arts funding

Universities and cultural bodies that fail to act against anti-Semitism could have their funding terminated as part of a blueprint to combat discrimination.

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'We're here': Australia joins the race for US academics

Australia is throwing its hat in the ring in the global contest to attract US academics amid President Donald Trump's adversarial approach to higher education.

International students take notice as uni ranks tumble

Many Australian universities have taken a hit in their global rankings and a number are struggling with their reputations in the eyes of employers.

How red tape removal became a progressive rallying cry

Decades of creeping over-regulation are holding back the housing, infrastructure and research Australia needs, a federal Labor MP says.

Harvard grads cheer calls for school to stand strong

A federal judge has extended an order blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to bar Harvard University from enrolling foreign students.

Trump's attacks on academia offers chance for Australia

Australia could seize on talent from the world's top universities as US president Donald Trump's threats against American institutions drives researchers away.

Uni degree review for genocide-accused ex-foreign PM

An Australian university's honorary law degree for an ex-Bangladeshi leader is under review after they were accused of crimes against humanity.

Ditch dance course, uni performing arts review advises

A dance major at a leading university should be cut, with subjects in dance teaching offered instead, a review has found.

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