Tag: Mark Scott

David Thodey is Sydney University’s new chancellor

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Australian business leader David Thodey has been elected the new Chancellor at the University of Sydney, succeeding Belinda Hutchinson, who is stepping down after nearly 12 years in the...

Accord backs funding changes to boost untapped uni innovation

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
A landmark review of higher education has called for sweeping changes to the university research system after finding Australia’s governments and industries are not making enough use of the...

University of Sydney demands end to govt’s research interference

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
University of Sydney vice-chancellor Mark Scott is “dismayed” at the acting education minister’s decision to block two of the institution’s research projects from receiving funding, despite the proposals being...

Gig Guide: Higher ed shakeup and Barnaby’s return

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
There are changes at the top of Australia’s universities, with vice-chancellors on the move at UTS, UNSW, USYD and RMIT, while Barnaby Joyce’s return to deputy leadership brings a...