While Belinda Hutchinson can spend USyd money gorging herself on Southern Rock Lobster and Smoked Confit Pig Jowl at Quay Restaurant, struggling students must avail themselves of the free grocery essentials provided by the SRC and USU’s Foodhub.
Although less visible and less scrutinised than the SRC and USU, the Senate and Academic Board hold the most power in our university.
USyd’s jet-setting Executive spends more than $200,000 a year on travel. Additional reporting by Christian Holman.
Given some faculties will be allowed to opt-out of the system, it is unclear how 'University-wide' the policy will be.
The University is signing 'mega-exchange' partnerships with overseas institutions, which aim to see 50% of USyd students heading off on exchange during their degree
The University Executive is considering shortening semester teaching weeks from 13 weeks to 12.
The presidents of the SRC and SUPRA have regained their positions on one of the University’s most powerful decision-making bodies.