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Sydney Morning Herald
21-07-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
The best and worst universities for graduate salaries revealed
'Maybe it's got nothing to do with Group of Eight in itself, just that these people have higher ATARs to start with, or are on average a bit smarter, maybe better connected, and that's kind of starting to show as they get further into their careers,' he said. While some graduates had low starting salaries, he said it was not necessarily reflective of their lifetime earning potential. 'Medicine has a very good long-term trajectory, even though the four- to six-month-out salary is not super impressive,' he said. Norton said regional university graduates earned more initially because students typically had more work experience before starting their degree. Psychology graduates from the University of New England were the biggest earners in their field, while that institution's science and mathematics graduates were also around the top of the salary table. Completing a degree in dentistry was one of the biggest earners, with someone from Charles Sturt earning a median salary of $93,000 straight out of university. Charles Sturt graduates were also the top paid in social work and computing and information systems when compared with other NSW institutions. Charles Sturt vice chancellor Professor Renée Leon said the university had industry partnerships which gave students an advantage when competing for jobs. 'At the end of the day, our students deserve this reassurance that, after years of dedication and hard work in their studies, they have every chance of getting the job and salary they've dreamt of,' she said. Independent economist Dr Kim Houghton said while there was a preconception that professionals were paid more in big cities, that was not borne out by research data. He noted research from the Regional Australia Institute this year which revealed a significant income premium for workers in outer regional areas. 'The further west you go, the more inland you go, the higher those salaries are,' Houghton said. 'Health specialists are in really short supply, so there are quite a lot of incentives, both Commonwealth and state, to induce people to come and practise those professions in regional places. 'The labor market is trying to function to the extent that you're paying more people to fill a shortage, but there's still chronic shortages in those sorts of skilled specialist medical professions across all the regions.' The University of NSW had strong graduate salaries across fields including health services, science and mathematics. A spokeswoman said salaries post-graduation were a key factor when it came to choosing the university. Loading 'Although UNSW does not influence graduate salaries directly, we are deeply committed to student success and continuously monitor graduate outcomes … This data informs our ongoing efforts to enhance the student experience and ensure our graduates are well prepared for the workforce,' she said. Sydney University pro vice chancellor of educational innovation Adam Bridgeman said the university helped students understand what employers wanted and how to present themselves in the job market. 'While salaries aren't the only thing students need to consider when deciding their career goals, they can be an important factor for many, and our career consultations include salary trends and coaching and advice on how to negotiate salaries,' he said.
The Age
21-07-2025
- Business
- The Age
The best and worst universities for graduate salaries revealed
'Maybe it's got nothing to do with Group of Eight in itself, just that these people have higher ATARs to start with, or are on average a bit smarter, maybe better connected, and that's kind of starting to show as they get further into their careers,' he said. While some graduates had low starting salaries, he said it was not necessarily reflective of their lifetime earning potential. 'Medicine has a very good long-term trajectory, even though the four- to six-month-out salary is not super impressive,' he said. Norton said regional university graduates earned more initially because students typically had more work experience before starting their degree. Psychology graduates from the University of New England were the biggest earners in their field, while that institution's science and mathematics graduates were also around the top of the salary table. Completing a degree in dentistry was one of the biggest earners, with someone from Charles Sturt earning a median salary of $93,000 straight out of university. Charles Sturt graduates were also the top paid in social work and computing and information systems when compared with other NSW institutions. Charles Sturt vice chancellor Professor Renée Leon said the university had industry partnerships which gave students an advantage when competing for jobs. 'At the end of the day, our students deserve this reassurance that, after years of dedication and hard work in their studies, they have every chance of getting the job and salary they've dreamt of,' she said. Independent economist Dr Kim Houghton said while there was a preconception that professionals were paid more in big cities, that was not borne out by research data. He noted research from the Regional Australia Institute this year which revealed a significant income premium for workers in outer regional areas. 'The further west you go, the more inland you go, the higher those salaries are,' Houghton said. 'Health specialists are in really short supply, so there are quite a lot of incentives, both Commonwealth and state, to induce people to come and practise those professions in regional places. 'The labor market is trying to function to the extent that you're paying more people to fill a shortage, but there's still chronic shortages in those sorts of skilled specialist medical professions across all the regions.' The University of NSW had strong graduate salaries across fields including health services, science and mathematics. A spokeswoman said salaries post-graduation were a key factor when it came to choosing the university. Loading 'Although UNSW does not influence graduate salaries directly, we are deeply committed to student success and continuously monitor graduate outcomes … This data informs our ongoing efforts to enhance the student experience and ensure our graduates are well prepared for the workforce,' she said. Sydney University pro vice chancellor of educational innovation Adam Bridgeman said the university helped students understand what employers wanted and how to present themselves in the job market. 'While salaries aren't the only thing students need to consider when deciding their career goals, they can be an important factor for many, and our career consultations include salary trends and coaching and advice on how to negotiate salaries,' he said.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Canada opposes Russia's return to G7, vows to 'stand its ground,' ambassador says
Canada, which currently chairs the Group of Seven (G7), opposes Russia's return to the format, Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine Natalka Cmoc said on Feb. 21. "Canada is not ready for a change in the membership of the G7 and is standing its ground," she said at the Kyiv Security Forum's event marking three years since Russia's full-scale invasion. Her remarks follow U.S. President Donald Trump's statement on Feb. 13 that he would "love" to see Russia readmitted to the G7, calling its 2014 expulsion a "mistake." Cmoc stressed that the G7 should strengthen support for Ukraine and increase diplomatic, financial, and economic pressure on Russia. She emphasized the need to lower the oil price ceiling, expand sanctions to new sectors, and close loopholes that allow their circumvention. Russia was expelled from the then-Group of Eight (G8) in 2014 following its illegal annexation of Crimea. Since the start of the full-scale war, G7 countries have provided Ukraine with substantial military and financial aid. The Financial Times reported that U.S. officials are opposing the use of the phrase "Russian aggression" in a planned G7 statement commemorating the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale war. Traditionally, G7 leaders issue a joint declaration on Feb. 24 reaffirming support for Ukraine, but U.S. envoys have reportedly objected to language that explicitly blames Russia. Trump's statements have raised concerns in Kyiv and among European allies about Washington's shifting position on the war, particularly after the U.S. held direct talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia on Feb. 18 without Ukraine's participation. Trump has also made multiple false claims about Ukraine in recent days, including calling Zelensky a "dictator" and accusing him of refusing to hold elections. His remarks ignore the fact that Ukraine's constitution prohibits elections during martial law, which has been in place since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022. EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Mathernova reaffirmed that Europe does not insist Ukraine hold elections under martial law, emphasizing that Ukraine's constitution regulates the matter. "All the reasons that led to the introduction of martial law remain in force," she said. Kremlin propaganda has pushed the narrative that Zelensky is an illegitimate leader, falsely claiming that his first presidential term was set to end on May 20, 2024. Read also: Zelensky is not 'important' to negotiations on ending war, Trump says We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
