About the NTEU University of Sydney Branch
The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) represents staff working at the University of Sydney. All academic, general and research staff, including casuals, are eligible to join NTEU. We are a Union of Professors and all other levels academic staff, Faculty managers, administrative staff, carpenters and gardeners.
NTEU provides members with a range of specialised industrial, professional and commercial services. As a member, assistance is only ever a phone call away and we have an office on campus.
Recent Posts
NTEU Media Release: Falling international student numbers threatens viability of universities
Posted 1 September 2010 by Michael Evans from NTEU National Office1 September 2010
The number of International Student Visa applications for higher education fell by 15,499 or 11.5% in 2009-10 compared to 2008-09, according to the most up to date information published by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. This drop in international student visas applications clearly indicates Australia is becoming a less attractive study destination for ...
Climate Active Conference
Posted 30 August 2010 by Jo Kowalczyk from NSW DivisionTim Noonan, Director of Campaigns and Communications, International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has been confirmed as the keynote speaker for the Climate Active Conference to be held on Saturday 18 September.
For more information on the program including workshops and how to register for this FREE conference go to the conference page.
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Climate Active Conference Leaflet
Published: 29 Aug, 2010Tags: NSW Division, climate change, environment, sustainability, conference
Next Members' Meeting on White Paper - Wed 25 August
Posted 20 August 2010 by Adam Knobel (Branch Organiser) from University of SydneyMembers' Meeting to discuss the White Paper and have report from discussions with Management
Wednesday 25 August 1-2pm
New Law School Lecture Theatre 104
At our members' meeting last Wednesday we discussed some of the issues that staff have with the White Paper and included those in the attached motions, which were passed at the meeting. We will be raising these issues at the Management ...
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USYD NTEU Members' Meeting 11.08.2010 - Motions
Published: 19 Aug, 2010Tags: minutes, members meeting, White Paper
Motions from members' meeting Wed 11 August.
Coalition Higher Education Policy confirms cuts to equity funding
Posted 20 August 2010 by Michael Evans from NTEU National OfficeThe Coalition last night confirmed cuts to equity funding in its Higher Education Policy Statement – Plan For Real Action to Higher Education.
“The Coalition’s Plan for Real Action to Higher Education confirms, that if elected, Mr Abbott will cut the program to increase participation by students from low SES backgrounds by $227m or 70% over three years,” Paul ...
Branch Contacts
Branch Office
Room 214 Transient Bdg Camperdown/DarlingtonCampus
University of Sydney
Phone: 02 9351 2827
Fax: 02 9351 7573
nteu@nteu.usyd.edu.au
Andrew Rivett
Branch Organiser
arivett@nteu.org.au
Michael Thomson
Branch President
mthomson@mail.usyd.edu.au
