HECS-HELP debts are increasing by 7.1%. What does this mean?
On June 1, HECS-HELP debt will increase by 7.1%. This is the highest rate in 32 years and almost double last year’s rate. Many are...
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Journalism Society Names New President
Lily Kristanto on what this year holds for JSOC JSOC President, Lily Kristanto (Photo: supplied) Lily Kristanto became the new President...
Zac Efron spotted on RMIT Campus filming upcoming comedy movie
Filming equipment illuminates Bowen Street on the set of upcoming Hollywood blockbuster Ricky Stanicky (Photo: Supplied) Movie-star Zac...
theswanstongazette
- Nov 21, 2021
Melbourne Uni’s Menzies Institute opens despite student union protests
The Menzies Institute opened on Thursday November 18 at the University of Melbourne despite student unions protesting against it....
Kendra Jewell
- Oct 14, 2020
Together secures majority of votes in RUSU election
Photo: RUSU Facebook The 2020 RMIT University Student Union (RUSU) elections have concluded with Together securing the majority of votes...
Vidita Sharma
- Oct 12, 2020
RUSU opposes proposed staff cuts in memo addressed to Vice Chancellor
Photo: RMIT University on Instagram (@rmituniversity). RMIT University Student Union (RUSU) expressed concerns regarding the proposal to...
Eleanor Wilson
- Sep 18, 2020
Inquiry into the Job-ready Graduates Package: where does your university stand?
Image: Pikist A multitude of tertiary bodies have backpedalled on their fierce condemnation of the Coalition’s proposed Job-ready...
Alexandra Middleton
- Aug 20, 2020
LaTrobe, Monash slash student amenities fee while RMIT refuses
RMIT students lining up for free food on-campus, provided by RUSU and funded by the SSAF. (Photo: RUSU Facebook) LaTrobe University has...
Youssef Saudie
- Aug 14, 2020
RUSU renews calls for fee reductions
RMIT University Student Union (RUSU) has renewed calls for a 20 per cent fee reduction, fairer fee structures and additional fee options...
Heather Broadbent
- Jul 15, 2020
Stalls For All
University of Melbourne Student Union' campaign to improve bathroom accessibility. Photo by Heather Broadbent. (From The Swanston Gazette...
Gabriela Caeli Sumampow
- Jul 8, 2020
“Brand New Brand You”
Author Garry Browne on building a personal brand in a pandemic The past few months saw video-calling platforms like Skype, Zoom and...
Yu Jin and Isabella Krebet
- Jun 25, 2020
Examining exam prep: An international comparison
A conversation between international and local students. (For The Swanston Gazette print edition one, 2019) At the start of 2019, Yu Jin...
Georgia Bennett-Murphy
- Jun 22, 2020
Fee hike unjustified: employers increasingly seeking out Arts graduates
Photo by: Philippe Bout, Unsplash Last week, Education Minister Dan Tehan announced changes to university fees designed to steer students...
Mherhean Giray
- Jun 4, 2020
Mental Health Through Connection
Nicole Scott in a video call with Mherhean Giray. Photo by Mherhean Giray. Connection is what defines The Kindness Warriors. Together...
Amy Ross
- Jun 1, 2020
Moving to Melbourne during the COVID-19 pandemic
Moving states can be a stressful and hard time for anyone, but doing it during a global pandemic has been a very interesting experience....
April Austen
- May 6, 2020
Immediate transition to online learning left RMIT staff working 80 hour weeks (audio)
RMIT’s decision to not suspend teaching for a week before moving classes online in March left some teachers working 80 hour weeks. Most...
April Austen
- Apr 14, 2020
How RMIT students are making an impact in the aerospace world
From RMIT campuses in Melbourne to Silicon Valley in California, RMIT’s engineering students are making a big impact on the aerospace...
Lisa Favazzo
- Mar 25, 2020
How the Coronavirus Supplement will help students
If you’re feeling a little motion sick right now, you’re not alone. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re living in an almost...
Tyson Whelan
- Jan 7, 2020
Let's talk about transparency
(Originally published in The Swanston Gazette print edition one 2019) At an institution which prides itself on a world class journalism...
Cai Holroyd and Heather Broadbent
- Sep 18, 2019
RMIT yet to endorse climate strike, three weeks after partnering with Vietnam Grand Prix
RMIT is yet to endorse the climate strike being held on Friday, unlike other major Victorian universities such as the University of...
Lloyd Connolly
- Sep 16, 2019
RMIT University Student Union election: The results are in
Results explained.
Lloyd Connolly
- Sep 12, 2019
Who's running in the RUSU elections?
Lloyd Connolly talks with the election candidates.
Lloyd Connolly
- Sep 9, 2019
The RUSU election explainer
Video: Lloyd Connolly explains why tomorrow's RUSU elections are important, how you vote, and who the running parties are!
Ayden Dawkins
- Aug 28, 2019
Four Teams to Contest Student Election
Four teams have nominated candidates to contest the upcoming RMIT University Student Union election, set to take place during Week 7 (9 -...
Claudia Forsberg
- Aug 8, 2019
Melbourne Press Club - Where's your anti-discrimination policy?
Do you know why I hate writing articles about disability and accessibility? Because each piece highlights or creates a divide between me...
Heather Broadbent
- Jun 28, 2019
Campus Predators in Melbourne
Warning: Content may be distressing to some readers Photo: a.canvas.of.light A pickup-artist forum is providing information on how to...
Riley Barber
- Mar 26, 2019
Students demand action on climate change
Photo Credit: Youssef Saudee Thousands of Victorian students gathered in front of Melbourne’s Old Treasury Building last Friday demanding...
Lisa Favazzo
- Mar 26, 2019
No shortage of single-use plastic at clubs week
Single-use plastic were widely used at the normally environmentally conscious RMIT University’s clubs week this month. Thousands of bags...
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