Ashleigh Barraclough

25 January 2017

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Campus News Briefing: Fossil Free, Removalists and The GSA

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Fossil Free Hangs Out The University’s Dirty Laundry

Today students from Fossil Free Melbourne University (FFMU) hung up their dirty laundry outside the Raymond Priestley building to put pressure on the University to divest from fossil fuels.

Batman By-Election Coverage

Welcome to Farrago’s coverage of the Batman by-election.

Campus News Briefing: Batman, Pubs, Refugees

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“Neo-Nazis” Escorted Off Campus on First Day of 2018

Content warning: racism, anti-semitism, homophobia

BREAKING: Two men have been escorted off Parkville campus for allegedly harassing students and handing out flyers saying “it’s okay to be white” at the Baillieu Library.

Campus News Briefing: Trains, Consent and Clubs

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Campus News Briefing: Alcohol, Cuts and Unhappy Staff

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#NUSNatCon: A Summary

NatCon was cut short this year—but it was nonetheless a long three days of heated policy debate, waiting to reach quorum and factional sledging. NatCon has a reputation for being a messy event, and it certainly didn’t let us down.

Dean of Arts to Take Over as University Provost

In another big shake-up for the University of Melbourne leadership team, Mark Considine will replace Margaret Sheil as the University’s provost in February 2018.

Cadmus Continues

The University is still considering implementing academic integrity software Cadmus despite claims from students that the software is invasive and faulty.

Reform-ed

The University of Melbourne, the Graduate Student Association (GSA) and University of Melbourne Student Union (UMSU) have united in opposition to the federal budget’s proposed reforms to Higher Education.

Next Stop: Outer Space

Humankind has been drawn to the cosmos since our beginning. There is something in the sky that resonates with us all, forcing us to ponder not only the universe, but our place within it. These strange space rocks have captivated people and cultures all over the world, inspiring art, literature and legends of creation.

Racist Posters Target Chinese Students

Numerous racist posters were found around the University this morning threatening Chinese students with deportation if they enter campus buildings.

Chancellor Cheat Sheet

The Chancellor: The Council, Philanthropy and HECS

For & Against: Vodka Cruisers

10 things you need to know about the budget

Here’s the explainer

Foul Play in Liberal Club

The Melbourne University Liberal Club’s (MULC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) has been declared invalid by the Clubs & Societies Committee.

Review – An Evening of Total BS

Staff Chaperone Orientation Camps

Welfare Advisers will monitor O Camps this year.