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Jabs mandate looms for campuses

Universities are moving toward requiring everybody on campus to be vaccinated, says Western Sydney Uni’s Barney Glover.

Unis seek clarity on Chinese vaccines

Universities are pushing Health Minister Greg Hunt to decide on whether to recognise the Chinese Covid-19 vaccines, Sinovac and Sinopharm.

Australia has a Sinovac problem

We want international students back but many of them, not just Chinese, have been jabbed with Sinovac, which we don’t recognise.

SPACE ROBOTICS CHALLENGE

Adelaide students win NASA prize

Writing code to use in off-planet environments has brought University of Adelaide students accolades and $100K from NASA.

By JILL ROWBOTHAM

Covid takes toll on university teachers

The pandemic increased stress, damaged health and ruined work/life balance for academics, a newly published survey has found.

By JILL ROWBOTHAM

James Cook Uni chooses new chief

James Cook University has appointed Simon Biggs, the number two at the University of Western Australia, as its next vice-chancellor

Job in six months … or a free course

CQUniversity will help graduates having trouble landing a job post-graduation by giving them a free upgrade course.

Workers need to up the ante

The University of Melbourne’s “microcerts” are responding to a general need in the workforce to upgrade skills.

By JILL ROWBOTHAM

Time to get serious about this vital export sector

The time for detailed plans for the return of international students into Victoria is now.

By KEN HINCHCLIFF