“The appalling state of universities is that they are expected to provide a quality education to an increased number of students with much less funding than ever before,” said Finlay Nolan, Curtin Guild President.
From 2019, students are repaying their HELP debts once their income reaches $45,000 per year, which is down from a previous threshold of $55,874.
Grok picked Reardon’s brain for more memories of being a student, writing for the paper, co-hosting shows on the Curtin Radio, 6NR, and still managing to hand in his assignments on time.
With more than two-thirds living below the poverty line on inadequate income support, many students are being left behind as university education becomes out of reach.
In recent years, a lowering of the HELP repayment threshold has meant that students now face repaying their debts before earning enough to be considered a decent salary upon graduation.
Joel Shepherd is a successful Australian science fiction author, most well-known for his ‘Cassandra Kresnov’ and ‘Spiral Wars’ series.
Adam Connors shares his memories of his time at Curtin, his experience as a Grok editor, and recollections of his worldly, well-travelled career.
With the Federal election date set for 18 May, Curtin Student Guild is launching the “We Will Not Be Left Behind” campaign to encourage all students and young people to get involved and put pressure on the major political parties to meet their demands and priorities.
Staff cuts announced after the start of classes at Curtin’s Bentley and Western Australia School of Mines (WASM) campuses threaten to jeopardise student learning this semester.
From studying theatre to dedicating his life to working in the community and social services sector, hear Peter Mitchell's story as told by none other than his daughter Luisa, our very own Grok Magazine editor.
There is nothing for university students in the Federal Budget according to WA’s most influential student representation body, the Curtin Student Guild.
Former Grok designer Deanne Cheuk shares about her early influences at Curtin and how she worked towards the success she’s achieved today.
Guild President (2000) Jonathon Saw shares his story about leading the Guild into the 21st century.
All students who have had wages and/or entitlements stolen from them are urged to tell their story to the WA Government Wage Theft Inquiry
Students are now taking 9.08 years to repay their HELP loans compared to 7.64 years in 2007-08.
Guild Treasurer (1975-1978) Tony Tilenni shares insights about the Guild in the mid-to-late 70s,
Guilds disappointed that UWA is hosting controversial commentator Bettina Arndt
Curtin University students will be joining young people across Australia and around the world in a Global Day of Action on March 15.
Kicking off a year of celebration, student artist Eddie Atchison has created a colourful artistic statement for the 50th anniversary of one of Australia’s leading student representation bodies Curtin Student Guild.
Guild's former Education Vice-President (2005) shares her insights and experiences.
Following a ballot held at the Representation Board on Tuesday, January 29th 2019 counts were conducted for six positions.
