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UnternehmenWhy big university surpluses underscore the need to reform how they are funded and governed
The election of a new Labor federal government probably drew sighs of relief across the higher education sector. University staff and students will be…
Why is lettuce so expensive? Costs have shot up, and won’t return to where they were
Lettuce prices are skyrocketing. Twitter users are posting photos of iceberg lettuces for A$10 and $11.99, well above the more usual $2.80. It’s not…
Teachers’ stress isn’t just an individual thing – it’s about their schools too
Stress is common among teachers, and recent reports suggest it’s getting worse. We need to understand the sources of this stress to improve support …
Memo RBA: we ought to live with inflation, more of it
Later today, everyone expects the Reserve Bank board will push up its cash interest rate for the second consecutive month. Why? According to the board…
Our business schools have a blindspot that’s hindering a more co-operative culture
Tranby is an Indigenous adult education school in the inner-city Sydney suburb of Glebe. Founded in 1957, its graduates include Eddie Mabo, who went o…
The inequity of Job-ready Graduates for students must be brought to a quick end. Here’s how
Labor’s promise of a “universities accord” suggests a slow and careful approach to higher education policy. A new education minister without a s…
Where has the joy of working in Australian universities gone?
As universities engage in the current round of enterprise bargaining, it is timely to remember the importance of joy at work. It seems everywhere you …
The housing game has changed – interest rate hikes hurt more than before
The Reserve Bank has lifted the cash rate for the second time in two months, this time by 0.50 points to 0.85%. It won’t be the last such hike. Fore…
New Education Minister Jason Clare can fix the teacher shortage crisis – but not with Labor’s election plan
One of Labor’s key education pledges is A$50 million to encourage school leavers with an ATAR over 80 to study teaching. This is part of the new gov…
Women’s probability of being in poverty more than doubles after separation
When a heterosexual relationship breaks down, women are at a much higher risk of falling into poverty than men – especially if they have children to…