University wealth ‘tax’ proposed in landmark report calling for funding overhaul

University wealth ‘tax’ proposed in landmark report calling for funding overhaul

The prestigious Group of Eight is opposed to a levy to fund infrastructure across the sector,as a 400-page report declares the current funding model is broken.

  • byLisa Visentin

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Top unis have a lower entry standard for foreign students than locals. Does it matter?

Top unis have a lower entry standard for foreign students than locals. Does it matter?

An expert calls for more transparent admissions data as it’s revealed NSW universities with aggressive international recruitment strategies have a large performance gap between local and foreign students.

  • byDaniella White
A discussion that was initially humorous
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A discussion that was initially humorous

And celebrating the fruits of one’s labour.

This Sydney university has made billions from international students. Here’s what it’s doing with it
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This Sydney university has made billions from international students. Here’s what it’s doing with it

International students accounted for 78 per cent of Sydney University fee revenue in 2022,and 48 per cent of the institution’s total revenue.

  • byDaniella White
The unseen and unheard victims of drowning
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The unseen and unheard victims of drowning

Experts say there is a dearth of information on the injuries by people who are considered to have drowned and are subsequently resuscitated.

  • byJulie Power
‘We are deeply sorry’:STC apologises for its handling of actors’ protest

‘We are deeply sorry’:STC apologises for its handling of actors’ protest

The company also confirmed late on Wednesday that that night’s performance of The Seagull was cancelled,less than an hour before the curtain was due to rise.

  • byHelen Pitt
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New ranking system reveals Australia’s top university

New ranking system reveals Australia’s top university

For the first time,universities have been ranked on student satisfaction,research performance,global reputation,career outcomes,equity and access.

  • byJocelyn Garcia
Ten secrets of success across high-performing NSW schools
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Ten secrets of success across high-performing NSW schools

A new report reveals some of the key practices that stood out from some of the state’s public schools as part of the ambassador schools program.

  • byLucy Carroll
The 10,000 people and 5000 drawings that built our $102 million Opera House

The 10,000 people and 5000 drawings that built our $102 million Opera House

As it celebrates its 50th anniversary with 37,000 visitors expected to attend open house celebrations this weekend,the Sydney Opera House honours the people who built Australia’s best loved building.

  • byHelen Pitt
‘I’d do it 1000 times over’:IVF success rate rises and researchers have figured out why
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‘I’d do it 1000 times over’:IVF success rate rises and researchers have figured out why

After a year of failing to conceive,one IVF cycle was enough for Bella Templeman to experience the joy her son has brought.

  • byLaura Banks
‘Chilling effect’:Top uni warns students about foreign harassment

‘Chilling effect’:Top uni warns students about foreign harassment

UNSW is urging students and academics to report any “interference” witnessed in class,amid concerns comments or behaviour are being reported back to a foreign government.

  • byDaniella White