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* University Merger Concerns: The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) in South australia is concerned about the rushed implementation of the merger between universities.
* Communication Issues: Communication regarding course integration is described as “clear as mud.”
* Course Disappearances: Staff are distressed to find courses they’ve taught for years have been removed from the 2026 timetable without consultation.
* Time Constraints: the union believes insufficient time has been allocated for the merger, with an estimated 1,700 systems needing integration. This puts pressure on staff to build a new university while maintaining current operations.
* Legislative Approval: The merger legislation passed in South Australia in November 2023.
* New university Launch: The new Adelaide University launched in July 2024.