7am University bosses and their million-dollar salaries
Sep 17, 2024
Bill Shorten, the new vice-chancellor of the University of Canberra and former politician, shares insights on the lucrative world of university leadership. He discusses his shift from hopes of prime minister to a salary that could surpass the PM's by threefold. The conversation dives into the high remuneration of vice-chancellors and their increasing reliance on international student fees due to government funding cuts. Shorten addresses the challenges in Australian higher education, the impact of policy changes, and the growing corporate influence on universities.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The High Stakes of Vice-Chancellor Salaries in Australian Universities
01:54 • 4min
Challenges and Critiques of University Funding in Australia
05:34 • 3min
Impact of Government Policies on Australian Higher Education
08:11 • 6min
Political Tensions and Corporate Shifts
13:44 • 2min