Ben Eltham

Graeme Turner, an Emeritus Professor of Cultural Studies at the University of Queensland and author of 30 books, joins lecturer Ben Eltham to tackle the crisis in Australian higher education. They discuss the alarming dropout rates and burnout among faculty, revealing systemic issues like funding declines and the commercialization of universities. The conversation delves into the need for universities to prioritize their role in democracy over workforce preparation, while advocating for equity and better support for underrepresented groups.