Welcome to the homepage of the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Branch of the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU).
The NTEU represents academic and general staff at UNSW. Our members come from every campus at UNSW from Kensington, ADFA, COFA, and parts of rural NSW.
Recent Posts
Christmas Shutdown – making staff pay for poor management
Posted 27 August 2010 by Patrick Bates (Branch Organiser) from University of New South WalesChristmas Shutdown – making staff pay for poor management
NTEU has written to Management expressing our opposition to the Xmas shutdown, as it is being used as a blunt instrument by Management to reduce leave liabilities, and does nothing to address the poor management of annual leave at the local workplace level.
Most importantly the shutdown undermines the right of UNSW staff to take ...
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
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
Rm 1211 Mathews Building Kensington Campus
University of NSW
Phone: 02 9385 2479
Fax: 02 9385 2570
nteu@unsw.edu.au
Ros O'Grady
Branch Administrative Officer
r.ogrady@unsw.edu.au
Susan Price
Branch President
sprice@unsw.edu.au
