Did the uni teach the PM everything he knows?

Vice Chancellor Ian Jacobs tells staff Scott Morrison is the first UNSW graduate to be elected prime minister. CMM suspects this will not get a big run in recruitment advertising.

Professor Jacobs also lists the limited funding the government promised HE in the election but promises to keep pitching for the sector, notably for the return of demand driven funding and removed research funding. “Whilst the government’s agenda is being developed, we have an opportunity to make the case for the importance of our universities to the future of Australia,” the VC says. No faulting him for optimism.