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Sydney’s beloved Footbridge Theatre launched some of our biggest stars. After nearly 20 years, it’s making a grand return

After nearly 20 years as a lecture theatre, the University of Sydney’s Footbridge Theatre is reopening as a live performance venue in the university’s arts precinct.

The Conversation

Standing desks do not reduce risk of stroke and heart failure, study suggests

Researchers say people who sit or stand for long periods should schedule regular movements throughout the day

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: University of Sydney spent millions more on consultants than repaying wages of casual staff

Greens say revelations a ‘damning indictment’ that speak to a ‘broken governance culture’ at prestigious universities

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Federal spending on social media ads doubles as government seeks ban

Could a cut in government advertising influence the tech giants?

The Canberra Times

ChatGPT has become the ‘best teammate’ to these Sydney university students – but is there a limit?

Universities are pivoting to incorporate generative AI into academic life – without the plagiarism – in the belief it will become an intrinsic part of life and work

The Guardian - AU

Campaign demanding University of Sydney vice-chancellor resigns is ‘dangerous’, Jewish Council warns

JCA’s Sarah Schwartz says targeting Mark Scott’s handling of pro-Palestinian encampment risks conflating criticism of Israel with antisemitism

The Guardian - AU

Lucy’s job should be more secure – but at Australian universities, labour laws are having the opposite effect

Closing loopholes bill was designed to offer a pathway to full-time work but some casual academics say it’s not a reality

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Alarm bells over Australian universities’ financial dependence on international students

Critics across the sector say institutions have become trapped in an unstable business model as they try to make up for loss of government funding

The Guardian - AU

Lures and violent threats: old school cheating still rampant at Australian universities, even as AI rises

Integrity experts say sites offering cheating services to students are hard to trace, and some are run by criminals willing to make threats of violence

The Guardian - AU

Scientists discover new antidote for cobra bites that could save thousands of lives

The World Health Organisation identified snakebite as a priority in its programme for tackling neglected tropical diseases

The Independent UK

Researchers discover new antidote for cobra bites

Current antivenom treatment is expensive and does not effectively treat the necrosis of the flesh at the site of the bite.

The Independent UK

‘Childish and unprofessional’: art experts say Mona’s fake-Picasso stunt may undermine gallery’s reputation

Critics say revelation Kirsha Kaechele created works over three years ago is more prank than performance art, and risks leaving patrons feeling ‘cheated’

The Guardian - AU

New research shows small lifestyle changes are linked to differences in teen mental health over time

Judging by recent headlines and policy ideas, you might think screen time is the only lifestyle behaviour influencing teen wellbeing.

The Conversation

14 Y.O. Allegedly Behind USYD Stabbing ‘Spoke Freely’ About Wanting To Do School Shooting

The teenager accused of the USYD stabbing has been revealed to have had other concerning behaviours and a previous arrest.

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University of Sydney students and staff blast new ‘draconian’ protest crackdown

Policy demands three days’ notice for demonstrations and approval for use of megaphones or putting up posters

AAP

Greens slam 'despicable' student protest restrictions

Rules requiring 72 hours' notice for student demonstrations and a complete ban on camping on a university campus have been called "shameful" by the Greens.

AAP

Sydney uni policy 'strangles' protest rights: students

The University of Sydney has covertly introduced a policy that will make it hard for protests on campus after the recent removal of encampments on its grounds.

AAP

Police probe whether toxic web 'radicalised' stab teen

A teen accused of stabbing a student at the University of Sydney is yet to be charged, as police question whether he was radicalised by toxic online content.

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The Guardian - AU

Australian universities clash over proposed international student cap

Regional and smaller universities say they should be exempt from limits on overseas enrolments and elite capital city institutions should be targeted

The Guardian - AU

Politicians dress up for Canberra’s night of nights – as it happened

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Teen boy in terror probe after university stabbing

An alleged stabbing at a uni is being treated as a terrorist act as police plead with parents to intervene if they see kids accessing radical online content.

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22 Y.O. Man Stabbed At The University Of Sydney, Teenager Arrested & Assisting With Enquiries

A stabbing has been reported at the University of Sydney, with a 22-year-old hospitalised. Here's what we know.

The Guardian - AU

International students should make up no more than a third of university cohort, RMIT vice-chancellor says

Foreign visa holders account for more than 35% at Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight institutions

The Canberra Times

'I love it here': the Queanbeyan pharmacist who went from refugee to community leader

He arrived in Australia as a teenager with no English but a lot of ambition.

AAP

University orders pro-Palestine protesters to leave

University of Sydney management has ordered students at a long-running pro-Palestine encampment to leave the site after the failure of a "peaceful resolution".

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