‘Our university is scared’:Sydney Uni students join wave of US college encampments

‘Our university is scared’:Sydney Uni students join wave of US college encampments

Colleges across the United States have been rocked by mass protests at institutions which began at Columbia University on April 17 and quickly spread to other institutions.

  • byDaniella White

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Unis ban Indian student applications as visa rejections hit record high
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Unis ban Indian student applications as visa rejections hit record high

Some universities,including at least one prestigious Group of Eight institution,have taken the drastic step of banning or limiting applications from countries deemed at high risk of visa refusal.

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Whistleblower professor accused of ‘serious misconduct’ sues Sydney Uni
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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.

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Top cardiologist suspended after sexual harassment claim revealed

Top cardiologist suspended after sexual harassment claim revealed

The Centenary Institute has suspended Professor Chris Semsarian and announced a workplace culture review after the Herald publicised details of a sexual harassment claim made by a former employee.

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Cardiologist sent thousands of texts to young employee he is accused of sexually harassing
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Cardiologist sent thousands of texts to young employee he is accused of sexually harassing

Professor Chris Semsarian is defending a sexual harassment claim by a young woman who says he touched her on the bottom.

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Why hundreds of new uni teaching jobs are generating controversy

Why hundreds of new uni teaching jobs are generating controversy

University of Sydney vice chancellor Mark Scott says the new academic roles will carve out a new career path for teaching specialists.

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Hundreds of uni students caught in ‘new wave’ cheating
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Hundreds of uni students caught in ‘new wave’ cheating

The real number of students using artificial intelligence is likely far higher,experts say,with detection tools only able to catch unsophisticated cheats.

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Former Telstra boss David Thodey named new Sydney University chancellor

Former Telstra boss David Thodey named new Sydney University chancellor

Thodey is best known as the former boss of the telco giant and currently chairs Ramsay Health Care and technology company Xero.

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I’m too old to suffer from impostor syndrome

I’m too old to suffer from impostor syndrome

This is an edited speech given by Ross Gittins at the Great Hall of the University of Sydney to mark his 50th anniversary at The Sydney Morning Herald.

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Sydney University abandons HSC prerequisites in diversity push
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Sydney University abandons HSC prerequisites in diversity push

The university says the move will allow it to attract a greater range of students. It will offer bridging courses to catch pupils up.

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Unis fear proposed tax will scare off wealthy donors

Unis fear proposed tax will scare off wealthy donors

Sydney University vice chancellor Mark Scott says the introduction of a “wealth tax” would make it harder for institutions to attract wealthy donors.

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