RMIT University union staff are expected to pass a vote of no confidence in its vice-chancellor Alec Cameron on Monday in response to waiting a record 1000 days for a new pay deal. Lecturers, tutors, academics, administrative staff and other ...
More »Stan Grant leaves Monash to return to journalism
Journalist and former host of Q&A Stan Grant has stepped down from his role at Monash University, turning his attention to writing. Mr Grant, 60, had only been in the role for six months after signing up to lead the university’s Constructive Institute Asia ...
More »Monash under fire for $127k farewell party
Monash University has been scolded by the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) for spending $127,134 on a send-off party for its outgoing vice-chancellor, revealed in documents shown to the union. Professor Margaret Gardner has left Monash to become the Governor ...
More »Monash uni increases parking prices at four campuses
Monash University has boosted the cost of surge pricing for parking at its four campuses, with staff claiming they will have to fork out hundreds of dollars more to drive to work. Staff are unimpressed with the university urging them to “explore ...
More »Monash partners with AFP to expand AI research program
Monash University has received a $4.4m funding boost to enhance its partnership with the Australian Federal Police (AFP), to support its groundbreaking research into AI technology and combating digital crime.Funds from the Commonwealth Confiscated Assets Account will expand Monash's AI ...
More »Sexual harassment impacts university staff, research shows
University staff experiencing sexual violence and harassment on campus are dissatisfied with the university’s response when they make formal complaints, according to a recent national survey. In late 2022, Monash University conducted a national survey of 1,412 victim-survivors of workplace ...
More »Former Monash VC appointed Victorian Governor
Former Monash vice-chancellor Margaret Gardner AC has been appointed as Victoria's next Governor. On Monday, Premier Daniel Andrews announced that Professor Gardner would start her new role at the beginning of August after she concludes her role with Monash University. ...
More »Monash ends physical staff and student ID
Monash University has ditched its physical student and staff ID cards for a "more convenient and secure" digital pass. The new pass which accessible on mobile phones and connected watches, will replace university identification and allow staff and students to ...
More »Monash researchers tackle hay fever
Melbourne researchers have discovered a life-changing pill that could help hay fever and thunderstorm asthma sufferers. The tablets – infused with tiny doses of grass pollens – have been found to provide long-term protection against allergic reactions, including thunderstorm asthma. ...
More »‘Every week I experience wage theft’: Monash casual allegedly owed over $40k
A Monash casual academic has said being owed tens of thousands from the university has forced him to go into debt between semesters to pay rent. Michael Lazarus, a casual lecturer in political and social inquiry, has taught at Monash ...
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