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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
University chiefs seek federal advice on ‘intifada’ calls
The universities have written to Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus to gain formal advice on whether the pro-Palestinian demand is a breach of federal law.
- by David Crowe
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Freedom of speech
I’ve seen the fear of Jewish students and colleagues: One academic’s plea to uni protesters
I am no fan of Benjamin Netanyahu and the war he is prosecuting, but I am deeply concerned by the illiberal and simplistic turn that the protests at Sydney University are taking.
- by Catharine Lumby
‘Part of who we are’: Why Sydney Uni vice chancellor allows protest camp to stay
Vice chancellor Mark Scott says a few pro-Palestinian student activists were under investigation for inappropriate behaviour but their protest campsite will remain on campus.
- by Daniella White
Pro-Palestine kids’ event accused of ‘emotional child abuse’
Organisers of a controversial event at the University of Sydney have defended anti-Israel slogans chanted by primary school age children.
- by Ben Cubby
Young children chant anti-Israel slogans at Sydney university protest
A “kids’ excursion” to the pro-Palestine encampment at the University of Sydney saw young children led to chant calls for “intifada”.
- by Josefine Ganko
‘Our university is scared’: Sydney Uni students join wave of US college encampments
Colleges across the United States have been rocked by mass protests at institutions which began at Columbia University on April 17 and quickly spread to other institutions.
- by Daniella White
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University
Unis ban Indian student applications as visa rejections hit record high
Some universities, including at least one prestigious Group of Eight institution, have taken the drastic step of banning or limiting applications from countries deemed at high risk of visa refusal.
- by Daniella White
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University
Whistleblower professor accused of ‘serious misconduct’ sues Sydney Uni
A leading brain researcher is suing the University of Sydney after he was fired for “serious misconduct”. He says it was in retaliation for whistleblowing.
- by Daniella White
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Gender equality
Top cardiologist suspended after sexual harassment claim revealed
The Centenary Institute has suspended Professor Chris Semsarian and announced a workplace culture review after the Herald publicised details of a sexual harassment claim made by a former employee.
- by Jacqueline Maley
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Courts
Cardiologist sent thousands of texts to young employee he is accused of sexually harassing
Professor Chris Semsarian is defending a sexual harassment claim by a young woman who says he touched her on the bottom.
- by Jacqueline Maley
Why hundreds of new uni teaching jobs are generating controversy
University of Sydney vice chancellor Mark Scott says the new academic roles will carve out a new career path for teaching specialists.
- by Daniella White