Want real change in the way our universities run? More accountability and transparency in decision-making; more staff and student voice? Get your submission in by 1 March. More on the inquiry and making a submission: nteu.info/telltheinquiry #highereducation #AcademicSky #higheredpolicy #auspol

Submissions close on Sunday! Last few days for uni staff to tell policy-makers what's been going on at our universities and how to improve the way they run. More on the inquiry and making a submission: nteu.info/telltheinquiry #highereducation #AcademicSky #higheredpolicy #auspol #HigherEd

Submissions for Victoria's university governance inquiry due 1 March! Policymakers need your input to improve the way universities run, to be more transparent and accountable, with student and staff voices at the heart of decision-making. More: nteu.info/telltheinquiry #highereducation #AcademicSky

It's the closing week for submissions to Victoria's university governance inquiry (ends 1 March). Tell the inquiry how your uni runs and how it could be better - this is our chance to make genuine, lasting change. Read more: nteu.info/telltheinquiry #highereducation #AcademicSky #higheredpolicy

82% is a system failure. The new Australian University Census on Staff Wellbeing is out and the findings demand action. Join our national briefing: 🗓 2pm (AEDT) Wednesday 25 February 🔗 RSVP at: nteu.info/censusbriefing

The Victorian university governance inquiry is coming and submissions are nearly due - 1 March! Come to today's briefing at 1pm (19 Feb) and learn about the process and how to shape your submission. Find out more and register: nteu.info/submissionsbriefing #highereducation #highered #AcademicSky

We need systemic change, genuine accountability, and a sector-wide commitment to becoming truly inclusive workplaces. Read the full media release 👉 nteu.info/uniracism

Psychosocial risks at university "twice as bad as elsewhere." Constant restructures and productivity overdrives taking their toll of staff mental health at universities. www.timeshighereducation.com/news/psychos... #highereducation #AcademicSky #MentalHealthMatters #HigherEd #academia #universities

Psychosocial safety at Australian universities is markedly worse than across the wider workforce and is continuing to decline, research has found #AcademicSky #EduSky #HigherEd https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/psychosocial-risks-university-twice-bad-elsewhere

Together we're stronger - join your colleagues in advocating for better, fairer universities that put staff and students first. Join NTEU: nteu.au/join #highereducation #HigherEd #AcademicSky #academia #universities

Fair pay. Better universities. University staff need fair pay that keeps up with the cost of living. Food, rent, and bills haven’t stopped rising and neither should your pay. Hard work, sacrifice, and increased productivity should be recognised. Join today: nteu.au/join

The pervasive use of NDAs in #HigherEducation weakens transparency and is symptomatic of the corporatisation eroding the sector's integrity. Is this what we should expect from public institutions like universities? www.timeshighereducation.com/depth/are-nd... @timeshighered.bsky.social #AcademicSky

NTEU VIC's Joo-Cheong Tham said the habitual use of confidentiality clauses undermines a culture of #academicfreedom by suppressing criticism of universities. “Academic freedom should be seen as a matter of individual right and institutional culture,” he said. #HigherEducation #AcademicSky

2025 proved what we can achieve together. 2026 is about going further. 👉 Be part of something bigger. Join NTEU today: nteu.au/join

Unions connect people. Be part of making our universities better with Jude: nteu.au/join

2026 is our chance to make real and lasting improvements to the way our universities run. In 2025 we exposed the governance crisis in #HigherEducation; government listened and is already committed to some of our proposals. Together let's make it count. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxB4... #AcademicSky

2026 is shaping up to be another important year for higher education in Australia, with potential major improvements to the way our universities run. Let's build on what was achieved in 2025 - recap: nteu.info/2025wrap #HigherEducation #universities #AcademicSky

Happy holidays! We'll be back on board in January but until then enjoy these reflections from Ruthi, Elle and Bel at our NTEU members End of Year Party in late November. You can also check out our end of year wrap: www.nteu.au/News_Article... #HigherEducation #HigherEd #AcademicSky

National President Alison Barnes and General Secretary Damien Cahill joined Australian Unions today to pay respects in solidarity with the Jewish community. NTEU stands firmly against violence and anti-semitism. @damiencahill.bsky.social @alisonbarnes.bsky.social

The NTEU stands with Jewish Australians as they grieve this devastating and targeted act of violence. Violence, hatred and antisemitism have no place in our society. We stand in solidarity, care, and shared humanity.

Union win! Universities must do better: 8 recommendations from the senate inquiry report spell out how. What an endorsement for the @NTEUnion campaign for Better Universities - roll on 2026! www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12... #HigherEducation #HigherEd #Auspol2025

We said this was a big year for #HigherEducation, but this sets up 2026 to be huge! "This is a watershed moment for Australia's public universities.” - Dr Alison Barnes, NTEU President Join today's briefing to unpack the Senate inquiry proposals: nteu.info/snapbriefing #auspol #HigherEd #AcademicSky

🎉HUGE UNION WIN🎉 "This is a watershed moment for Australia's public universities. We now have a clear blueprint to fix burning crises like corporatisation, casualisation and wage theft.” @alisonbarnes.bsky.social Join snap briefing: nteu.info/snapbriefing 📰Article: abc.net.au/news/2025-12...

It's been a big year for Victoria's tertiary sector - but did it just get bigger? Read our end of year wrap, see the photos and videos from our End of Year Party, and find out more: nteu.info/2025wrap #HigherEducation #HigherEd #AcademicSky

As 2025 wraps up, we look back on a big year in Victoria - not least our wage theft wins, uni governance campaign and a new parliamentary inquiry on the way. See the videos and photos from our EoY party and find out why 2026 looks full of opportunity: nteu.info/2025wrap #HigherEducation #AcademicSky

Senate report out this week. If you work in higher ed, come along to the @nteunion.bsky.social's briefing on Friday. Warning: if you're not already a member, you're going to get asked to join at www.nteu.au/join. Save time - join now! 😆✊ nteu.info/snapbriefing

Together we can improve the way our universities run - for staff, students and the communities they serve. Here's Caleb on why he's a member. Join NTEU: nteu.info/joinnteu #HigherEducation #HigherEd #AcademicSky @nteunion.bsky.social @alisonbarnes.bsky.social

After breakthroughs over wage theft, university governance and much more this year, NTEU members had cause to celebrate a big year. If you missed the party at Trades Hall become a member and make 2026 even bigger! Join NTEU: nteu.info/joinnteu #HigherEducation @vthc.org.au #HigherEd #AcademicSky

After breakthroughs over wage theft, university governance and much more this year, no wonder NTEU members were keen to celebrate! If you missed the party at Trades Hall last week - no worries - come next year! Become a member: nteu.info/joinnteu #HigherEducation @vthc.org.au #HigherEd #AcademicSky

Did you miss our NTEU Members End-of-Year Party at Trades Hall last week? Join NTEU and you can join Ruthie, Elle and Bel at next year's one! Join NTEU: nteu.info/joinnteu #HigherEducation #AcademicSky #HigherEd @alisonbarnes.bsky.social @damiencahill.bsky.social @sarahecroberts.bsky.social

What do you want from Santa this Christmas? Casie and Johanna from Baker Institute want more NTEU members! Join NTEU: nteu.info/joinnteu #HigherEd #HigherEducation #Union #academiclife #AcademicSky @damiencahill.bsky.social @alisonbarnes.bsky.social @nteunion.bsky.social

Monash University are paying back their wage theft bill at last! But if you might be affected and are wondering how the remediation process will work, @NTEUMonash are hosting an online session to explain all. Read more and register: www.nteu.au/News_Article... #HigherEducation #AcademicSky #HigherEd

Following last week's Federal Court ruling, Monash University are finally set to pay what they owe to staff - and NTEU!- after dragging this wage theft case out for years. www.afr.com/work-and-car... #HigherEducation #HigherEd #auspol #AcademicSky #Union

Well done Sarah Roberts, @nteunion.bsky.social Monash members and the @nteuvictoria.bsky.social team! ✊️

After dragging this wage theft case out for years Monash University are finally set to pay what they owe - and more! www.afr.com/work-and-car... #HigherEducation #AcademicSky #universities #Academia #universitiesmatter @alisonbarnes.bsky.social

Monash University are paying back millions to staff after a landmark wage theft ruling in Federal Court - and also paying NTEU $450,000 in a 'contrition payment'. Read more: nteu.info/monashpayback youtube.com/shorts/xISVU... #HigherEducation #highered #academia #AcademicSky #universities #monash

Today's the day - time to party at Trades Hall, 4-7pm! It's NTEU VIC's End-of-Year party and extra tickets are now available due to high demand - get yours now: nteu.info/party See you there! #HigherEducation #HigherEd

“Uni PR hacks hate them.” We’ll wear that as a badge of honour.

NTEU National President Dr Alison Barnes ranked #6 on the Herald Sun’s most influential in education – a huge acknowledgment of our union’s power. Be a “thorn in their side” and join us today: nteu.au/join @alisonbarnes.bsky.social

First MPs, then the state government, now even University Chancellors are backing the NTEU agenda for university governance reform in Victoria. Join NTEU for better unis: nteu.info/nteujoin Read more: www.timeshighereducation.com/news/combata... #HigherEducation #auspol #AcademicSky #HigherEd

Universities Chancellors Council supports NTEU proposals for more staff and students on uni councils. NTEU's Prof Joo-Cheong Tham says a “collaborative ethos” can address the “major governance challenges” facing #HigherEducation. www.timeshighereducation.com/news/combata... #AcademicSky #auspol

Universities Chancellors Council (UCC) are supporting NTEU plans for more staff and student representation on uni councils. NTEU's Prof. Joo-Cheong Tham says this “collaborative ethos” can address the “major governance challenges” facing #HigherEducation. www.timeshighereducation.com/news/combata...

NTEU taking RMIT to court for allegedly underpaying student counsellors for over a decade. Affected staff could be owed more than $1million. Read more: www.nteu.au/News_Article... #HigherEducation #auspol #HigherEd

One week until NTEU VIC's End of Year Party at Trades Hall, Carlton! Tickets are limited so get yours now (no charge!): nteu.info/party #HigherEducation #AcademicSky #UnionProud

Another egregious example of uni wage theft. As claimant says: "our university encourages students to pursue Master's programs in Psychology and Social Work, and then undervalues those same qualifications in their own staff." Go @nteuvictoria.bsky.social newshub.medianet.com.au/2025/11/unio...

Your feedback can help us push for manageable teaching loads and class sizes that work for students and teachers. It takes only 5-10 minutes to fill in the survey: nteu.info/classes #HigherEducation #AcademicSky #HigherEd

Join us to celebrate a big year for NTEU Victoria with friends and fellow NTEU members at Trades Hall, Carlton, Nov 27, 4pm. Get your ticket (free!): nteu.info/party #HigherEducation #AcademicSky

Come and celebrate a big year for NTEU Victoria with friends and fellow NTEU members at Trades Hall, Carlton, Nov 27, 4pm. Get your ticket (free!): nteu.info/party #HigherEducation #AcademicSky

We welcome Deakin's announcement that it'll be paying back staff for unpaid wages totally $2.9 million. Find out more about how this happened, the repayment process and how to find out if you're owed money. nteu.au/News_Article... #HigherEducation #HigherEd #AcademicSky

Deakin University starts backpaying staff after multimillion-dollar wage underpayments. NTEU welcomes the move but believes there could be more current and former staff affected yet to come forward. 9news.com.au/national/dea... #HigherEducation #AcademicSky #auspol #HigherEd

Swinburne Chancellor John Pollaers was grilled at Monday's senate inquiry into university governance about his leadership style following staff concerns. NTEU is calling for an independent investigation. www.afr.com/politics/uni... #HigherEducation #auspol #AcademicSky #HigherEd