Monthly Archives: March 2022

How to respond to the declining role of the arts and humanities in universities

2022-03-24 13.02.10 How to respond to the declining role of the arts and humanities in universities (video and audio) A national panel discussion: causation, challenges, and responses. Organised by the Departmental Integrity and Diversity Committee of the University of Sydney … Continue reading

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Re: “PM explains: there are unis and there are unis”

Original article On the 15th of March 2022, the Campus Morning Mail (CMM) reported comments made by Prime Minister Scott Morrison during his visit to the University of Newcastle from the previous day. First, he praised the University of Newcastle … Continue reading

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Submission: Australian Research Council Amendment (Ensuring Research Independence) Bill 2018 – PUA’s Response.

Key Highlights: “..research is not research if its outcomes are dictated.” “..history has shown time and again that innovation cannot be predetermined.” “…political vetoes hurt students just as deeply. More importantly, they take away the students’ sense of hope for … Continue reading

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