Step into the realm of student governance and make your mark as the Student Representative Council (SRC) By-Election to elect the 2024 SRC President is announced by YouX. This is your chance to actively contribute to the leadership and direction of the SRC, shaping the future of student representation. Key Dates: Polling dates are set […]
Words by Sebastian Andrew ‘Adelaide University’ is now a lot more official, with the recent passage of the Adelaide University Bill 2023, an Act which legally establishes the merged institution. The Adelaide University Bill 2023 passed with an overwhelming majority in the House of Assembly on Wednesday 15 November, with the support of both Labor […]
Words by Louise Jackson It’s the election cycle that keeps on giving! On 16 October, the Elections Tribunal ruled the provisional results of the SRC President election ‘void’. Georgia Thomas (Unite) was found to have breached Rule 39.4.16 of the Election Rules. The complainant provided evidence of Thomas paying for the YouX membership of a […]
Words by Louise Jackson and Sebastian Andrew The University of Adelaide Election Tribunal has disqualified Eleanor Hall, Leila Clendon and Kalesh Govender (all Left Action candidates) from their candidacy in the recent student elections. In a complaint put forward by current SRC President Georgia Thomas (Unite), Hall and Clendon were disqualified for campaigning in Victorian […]
Interview by Kathers Anderson Have you ever wanted to have a say in something huge that will change the Australian social/political landscape (ignoring state and federal elections, of course…)? With the upcoming Voice to Parliament Referendum currently shaking down Australian politics (which is already as wobbly as a plate of jelly), you have a chance […]
Words by Sebastian Andrew There were seven factions contesting last night’s elections, in addition to various unaffiliated candidates. But out of all, one faction stood out. The election was undoubtedly a resounding victory for Left Action, who have captured a majority of the Student Representative Council (SRC) seats. Left Action swept the office-bearing positions, winning […]
Words by Louise Jackson It’s official. The controversial merger of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia is going ahead. The combined ‘Adelaide University’ has a target launch date of 1 January 2026. In a late-night email to students, Chancellor of the University of Adelaide, the Hon. Catherine Branson AC KC, officially […]
Words by Sebastian Andrew Consultation on the proposed merger of The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia has begun. Earlier this week, the Vice Chancellors of both institutions published a joint statement titled ‘A Vision Statement for a South Australian university for the future’. This six-page document outlines the ‘shared ambitions’ and […]
and who’s surprised! Words by Louise Jackson and Sebastian Andrew YouX had until the 22nd of February to appeal a recent external review lodged with the State Ombudsman over a Freedom of Information request into last year’s controversial Adelaide University Union (AUU) to YouX rebrand. They declined to release documentation due to legal advice suggesting […]
By Louise Jackson UPDATE: At November 16’s YouX Board meeting, the board voted on the controversial amendment to the clubs administration policy. Rather than the 75% student ratio which was believed to be the proposal, the Board voted on a 75% student, staff and alumni percentage. No more than 24% of the 75% was to […]
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