The UNESCO projections, published in Meeting Commitments: Are countries on track to achieve SDG 4?, show that the countries of the world will fail to meet the commitments of Sustainable Development Goal 4 – ‘Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all’ – unless there is serious progress over the coming decade. More...
UIL takes part in Science City Hamburg
The University of Hamburg is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year by launching the initiative ‘Science City Hamburg’, which aligns with the city’s goal of making Hamburg a leading science hub by 2040. More...
A fellow’s success story – Ms Gertrude Niles: Grenada introduces family learning to enhance basic education
The Ministry of Education, Human Resource Development and Religious Affairs in Grenada has for this fiscal year adopted a concept and budget for the implementation of the ‘Grenada Family Education Project’. This strategy aims to advance literacy among disadvantaged families through intergenerational learning. More...
Media Release: Academic freedoms must be enshrined in law
The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has today welcomed the core findings of the French Review. It has called on the Federal Government to legislate to define academic freedom but said that a voluntary code was not sufficient to protect it. The Union has called for a statement to be negotiated for inclusion in collective agreements. More...
NTEU Tax Guide now available
Our tax guide for financial year 2018-2019, prepared by Teacher Tax, is now available for download.
Specifically prepared for staff in tertiary education, this guide is designed to help NTEU members at tax time. More...
Media Release: NTEU withdraws legal action over Ramsay course
The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) said today that it would withdraw its legal action against the University of Wollongong following the University Council’s decision to approve the new Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation degree, an initiative of the Ramsay Centre. More...
Taxation statements now available
All 2018/19 taxation statements will be available for all current members who pay their fees by credit card, direct debit or invoice at 7pm on Monday 1 July 2019. More...
Position Vacant: ACT Division Organiser (part-time)
The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) represents over 27,000 academic and general staff in Universities and other tertiary education providers throughout Australia. The Union’s ACT Division, which represents members employed at the Australian National University (ANU), ADFA, University of Canberra and ACU, is seeking a highly motivated staff member to join its team of industrial and organising staff. More...
Media release: CDU Restructure Threatens the Future of the Territory Health System
The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) today called on the Territory Government to protect the future of the Territory health system and to intervene in a massive restructure at Charles Darwin University (CDU). More...
Media Release: University of Wollongong Council ignores Academic Senate to approve Ramsay degree
The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) today expressed its dismay at the University of Wollongong Council’s decision to approve the new Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation degree, an initiative of the Ramsay Centre. More...