University of Sydney to lose fifty million in funding
Stephen Garton spoke to Max Chalmers about what the Gonski reforms mean for the University of Sydney.
Read More →Chinese whispers: the Dalai Lama and Sydney University
Sources say that pressure has been leveraged on the Sydney University administration by the Chinese government or business interests that has forced the cancellation of a speech by the Dalai Lama on campus. Avani Dias explores the machinery of the university and its connections to China.
Read More →Down The Drain: Financial Mismanagement at Sydney University
Financial mismanagement, shady contracts, and executive salaries led to the purging of academic staff, reports Madeleine King.
Read More →NTEU takes the next step
The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has taken the University of Sydney to Fair Work Australia over the decision to cut more than one hundred academic staff. The University has been asked to stop the job cuts process until the case is heard. If the hearing is successful, the University of Sydney may have to [...]
Read More →We must work together to improve student services
A joint venture between the University and the Union is required, writes Michael Spence
Read More →Money Changes Everything
While universities are required to consult student organisations about how the Student Services and Amenities Fee should be spent, they have no obligation to pass any of it on to student unions, councils, or other organisations. Adam Chalmers investigates where your money might end up, amid ongoing tension between the student union and the university.
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- Two of USYD's best footballers have been injured in a homophobic attack in Griffith: http://t.co/po4vi1jnrU #usyd
- During this year's USU election, should you vote based on a candidate's policy? http://t.co/1iHgzy6GJA #usudecides
- Poet Claire Nashar reviews the news http://t.co/osjso7xnBK
- In response to Tuesday's strike, students have started a petition calling on VC Spence to keep police off campus: https://t.co/pbJuVkZKgm
- Meeting now over. Life Choice issue unresolved. Pick up Honi next week for a piece on the RU486 pamphlet. #USUforum
- Rafi: if we're implementing CSR policy, we should also be responsible about the truth, particularly regarding scientific matters. #USUforum
- Life Choice President: Life Choice should complement the Women's collective. #USUforum #idontunderstand
- Penina Su: there was no open discussion between Life Choice and other USU members about the issues presented in the pamphlet. #USUforum
- Fahad Ali says it is problematic to present information on this pamphlet as fact when some of it is patently false #USUforum
- Alex Brown: if there are claims in the pamphlets that are demonstrably false, there should be consequences for Life Choice. #USUforum
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