Abortion Rights are Under Attack in Queensland

With the introduction of a new Liberal government, the rights of ordinary people are under attack. The LNP won on the basis of a racist youth crime policy, and with most of party members being sexist bigots, it’s no surprise that the Liberals are already failing to defend abortion rights in Queensland. The Queensland state […]

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The future of International student enrolments – Ministerial intervention?

The higher education sector is currently in a heated debate with the government over the proposed legislation that could potentially cap international student enrolments in higher education providers (i.e. universities and TAFEs). This current draft of the proposal, which could have far-reaching implications, emerged earlier this month in the Draft International Education and Skills Strategic […]

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UQU calls for the Federal Government to do better in their plan to address placement poverty

The UQ Union is committed to advocating for the rights of students and fighting against placement poverty. We believe that no student should have to undergo the financial burdens and out-of-pocket expenses they have been experiencing while studying and completing their mandatory placements in their chosen profession.

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A victory with a tainted cup for student autonomy?

On 23 February 2024, Education Ministers (state and federal) agreed to the Action Plan Addressing Gender-based Violence in Higher Education. The Action Plan recognises urgent action needs to take place to ensure the safety of higher education students and staff. Later on the same day, the Federal Minister for Education, the Hon Jason Clare MP, […]

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Anticlimactic end to UQ Union’s last TOGA Party – Ever?

Mother Nature has intervened in UQU’s much-anticipated annual TOGA party, which was scheduled to take place today but has officially been cancelled due to poor weather conditions. The overnight rain, which has continued through the day, has rendered the party’s venue (The Great Court at UQ’s St Lucia campus) completely unusable. Speaking with the contractors […]

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Towards a Mentally Healthy University Community

Mental Health and Well-being play a significant role in students’ general welfare, academic performance, social life, future employment prospects, and risk of dropping out of university. Universities are critical in shaping a working environment that profoundly impacts the psychosocial risks and the general mental health and well-being of both staff and students. Indeed, the 1986 […]

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