Universities Australia urges the federal government to introduce 20,000 fee-free uni spots for disadvantaged students in critical industries.

Universities Australia, the nation's peak body for higher education, is urging the federal government to introduce 20,000 fee-free university places for disadvantaged students in critical shortage industries, similar to the Commonwealth scheme for fee-free TAFE places. The organization is also calling for an increase in government-supported university places, greater investment in university research, and more pathway programs for underrepresented students.

January 28, 2024
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