The university where teaching is tougher than having terminal cancer for this academic
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The University of Newcastle has been found to be worst in class when it comes to staff wellbeing. Now, an academic with terminal cancer is speaking out about it because others fear they cannot.

In short:

A state inquiry into university governance has heard serious concerns about the University of Newcastle.

The university says it’s reviewing workloads but blames a serious government funding shortfall for pressure on staff.

What’s next?

Two academics who spoke to the 7.30 program say they are fearful of losing their jobs, but the university said they would not be sanctioned.