UC cuts five faculties to two in overhaul ahead of tech merger
University of Canberra is cutting its faculties from five to two by January 2027. The move frees up money for teaching and research. It also prepares the university for a possible merger with the Canberra Institute of Technology.
Why it mattersThe cut frees up funds for more teachers and better student support. A merger would change higher education and job training in the ACT.
AustraliaIf the merger proceeds, Canberra residents south of the lake would access university courses for the first time in their region, potentially widening access to higher education across the ACT.
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