VC’s Corner
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UC centre to focus on public debate, not enrolments
Bill Shorten will leverage his political experience to open a centre that will foster healthy debate, exemplify public sector leadership…
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Q&A: Meet UniSQ’s new VC Paul Mazerolle
Professor Mazerolle sat down with Campus Review to discuss his vision for the institution, and how he plans to mend…
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1% business levy could fund universities: Shorten
University of Canberra vice-chancellor Bill Shorten has proposed a new income strategy for universities through a one per cent levy…
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CDU vice-chancellor Scott Bowman steps down
The vice-chancellor of Charles Darwin University has stepped down after it signed off on at least 130 carpentry apprenticeships even…
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Don’t let perfect get in way of ATEC bill
Lasting policy reforms, almost always, have difficult beginnings. Think Medicare, the Superannuation Guarantee, or the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
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Free to $50,000: How degrees got so expensive
Australians think students are being asked to pay far too much for their degrees. How did we get here?
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George Williams urges VCs to ‘aim higher’
Universities are ‘friendless and alone,’ Western Sydney University vice-chancellor George Williams explained in his new essay, that warns of the…
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New VC for University of Southern Qld
International crime expert Professor Paul Mazerolle has been appointed to lead the University of Southern Queensland, replacing acting vice-chancellor Karen…
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ANU vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell resigns
Australian National University chancellor Julie Bishop has rejected calls to step down following the exit of vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell – a resignation…
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Bill Shorten calls out ‘ivory tower’ unis
New University of Canberra (UC) vice-chancellor Bill Shorten has scolded the higher education sector for not keeping up with students’…
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New vice-chancellor of Adelaide revealed
Professor Nicola Phillips has been revealed as the vice-chancellor of the new Adelaide University ahead of its opening next year.
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Former ANU boss comments on bullying, harassment review
The former vice-chancellor of the Australian National University said he acted on every single instance of bullying, harassment, sexism and…
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“I’m not sure it’s the Accord anymore”: Is our North Star already outdated?
Two prominent student-success-driven university leaders have urged immediate action to improve student success, warning against waiting for government green-lights like…
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Professor Bell on ANU’s public perception
Australian National University's (ANU) vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell has made a statement confirming she plans to stand by her university after…
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WSU vice-chancellor is back in the classroom this year
Western Sydney University (WSU) vice chancellor George Williams’s love for teaching didn't disappear when he became vice-chancellor of his university.…
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Q&A: Bill Shorten on pay cuts and student happiness
The new vice-chancellor of the University of Canberra (UC) Bill Shorten said universities will never make everybody happy, but they…
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New University of Wollongong vice-chancellor announced
Professor Max Lu will move to Australia to be the University of Wollongong's (UOW) sixth vice-chancellor in May next year.…
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Q&A: WSU VC George Williams on caps, cuts and community
Professor George Williams is four months into his role as vice-chancellor of Western Sydney University (WSU), and is on a…
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“It’s been a challenging few months”: Sydney uni chancellor’s inaugural speech
Since becoming chancellor, I have learned so much more about what happens here – thanks to the outstanding people of…
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HEDx Podcast: George Williams on fighting for students’ interests – Episode 139
The new vice-chancellor of Western Sydney University says universities need to admit they have a problem. In this episode, Professor…
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First female vice-chancellor appointed at the University of Melbourne
Prominent researcher Professor Emma Johnston has been appointed as the University of Melbourne’s 21st vice chancellor, becoming the first woman to step into the role.…
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HEDx Podcast: Torrens University leaders on the relevance of HE
A debate facilitated in June by popular institution Torrens University Australia discussed whether higher education, as it is currently delivered,…
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Bill Shorten next vice-chancellor of the University of Canberra
Bill Shorten has called time on his political career and set the stage for the 2025 federal election to be held after…
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WSU leader takes a pay cut, among other changes to uni leadership style
The new leader of Western Sydney University (WSU) has a different vision for university leadership, one of which is in…
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Western Sydney Uni has a new leader
An eminent constitutional lawyer, who was a powerful advocate for the yes case in the Voice referendum, has been named as the…
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