‘No idea how rich’:Why Sydney University thrived despite the pandemic

‘No idea how rich’:Why Sydney University thrived despite the pandemic

While Sydney University got richer during the pandemic,NSW’s top vice chancellors became poorer.

  • byJordan Baker

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Sydney University records $1 billion surplus as staff demand a share

Sydney University records $1 billion surplus as staff demand a share

Sydney University’s revenue grew last year despite the pandemic,driven by increases in enrolments and property sales,while the University of NSW’s financial position also improved.

  • byJordan Baker
NSW’s universities emerge from pandemic more united

NSW’s universities emerge from pandemic more united

The pandemic devastated universities but it has also given them a chance to rethink how they do things,says UNSW’s new vice chancellor.

  • byJordan Baker
Most school-leavers fail to use UAC preference system to their advantage
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Most school-leavers fail to use UAC preference system to their advantage

Students rely on strategy rather than honesty when choosing university preferences and short-change themselves as a result,a study has found.

  • byJordan Baker
Academics sound alarm after NSW universities scrap thousands of jobs

Academics sound alarm after NSW universities scrap thousands of jobs

The latest federal government data shows there were 3237 fewer permanent and fixed-term contract staff in the state’s universities in 2021 compared to 2020.

  • byDaniella White
Buyers are aware of the potential disaster in the rush to the regions

Buyers are aware of the potential disaster in the rush to the regions

Around three-quarters of Australians would move from a capital city to a mid-sized regional town under the right circumstances,but the threat of bushfires and floods play into where they would choose to live.

  • byMelissa Heagney
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Bad boys savour bridge bevvies

While discerning readers go to the sauce.

No pain,no gain? High-yielding crypto savings accounts come with considerable risks

No pain,no gain? High-yielding crypto savings accounts come with considerable risks

Fintechs that pay interest rates on savings that far exceed what can be earned at banks are tempting - but it pays to be careful.

  • byJohn Collett
Education Minister blames ‘dud teachers’ for declining education results

Education Minister blames ‘dud teachers’ for declining education results

Stuart Robert said private schools did not have the teacher quality issue,prompting the education union to accuse him of failing to prioritise public education.

  • byLisa Visentin
‘If they can’t afford it,find other sources’:Gonski calls to fully fund his reforms
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‘If they can’t afford it,find other sources’:Gonski calls to fully fund his reforms

Businessman David Gonski said he was disappointed that many schools were not receiving all the needs-based per-student funding that his report recommended.

  • byDaniella White
He’s worked with Greta and Malala,and now Ed Coper has some bad news to share

He’s worked with Greta and Malala,and now Ed Coper has some bad news to share

The digital communications expert believes social media,right-wing populism and the innate emotionality of human beings have combined to destroy consensus and de-legitimise truth.

  • byJacqueline Maley