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Leadership within education is always a challenge, but in the rapidly changing technology landscape we now work in, it seems even more daunting. I've collected some interesting reflections on educational leadership here. Enjoy!
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University of Sydney: more than 100 staff, students victims of sexual assault, harassment

University of Sydney: more than 100 staff, students victims of sexual assault, harassment | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
It is the first time the university has publicly released an annual document detailing sexual violence.
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‘Distressing’ levels of sexual assault and harassment at uni

‘Distressing’ levels of sexual assault and harassment at uni | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
A damning report has painted a harrowing picture of student safety at Australian unis. The survey of more than 40,000 students found 1 in 6 had been sexually harassed since starting uni, and 1 in 20 had been sexually assaulted. It's also shone a light on how institutions deal with theses issues - and students aren't happy about it. Plus, tennis legend and current world number 1 Ash Barty has made a pretty shocking and emotional announcement that's she's retiring from the sport. And what's it been like for young Russians who oppose the invasion of Ukraine? Guests Catriona Jackson, CEO Universities Australia Georgie Beatty, President National Union of Students Dr Leonid Petrov, ANU Catherine Murphy, ABC Sports reporter If you, or anyone you know needs help, contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.
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Enough is enough. NZ universities need to reckon with rife sexual misconduct

Enough is enough. NZ universities need to reckon with rife sexual misconduct | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
Countless stories from women who have a right to be safe on campus still go unanswered, writes Kate Hannah, deputy director equity and inclusion, Te PĹ«naha Matatini

Despite the hashtags and the headlines, universities in New Zealand seem to have largely avoided facing up to their own “#MeToo mome
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Students at the centre: new guidelines for university responses to sexual harassment and sexual assault - Universities Australia

A new set of guidelines will help Australian universities to strengthen their support for students who report sexual assault and sexual harassment.

Released today, the Guidelines for university responses to reports of sexual assault and sexual harassment (PDF 163.5KB), assist universities to respond to both disclosures and formal reports in a way that puts student safety and wellbeing at the centre of a university’s response.

Universities Australia developed the guidelines in close consultation with violence prevention and response experts, students and advocates.
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Harvard professor to retire as he faces multiple allegations of sexual harassment - The

Harvard professor to retire as he faces multiple allegations of sexual harassment - The | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
Jorge I. Dominguez, who has been on the Harvard faculty since the 1970s, said in an email to colleagues that he would retire by the end of the semester.
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Making sexual consent matter: one-off courses are unlikely to help

Making sexual consent matter: one-off courses are unlikely to help | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
Some Australian universities have introduced a one-off sexual consent program to combat sexual assault and harassment on campus, but one-off programs are unlikely to be effective in the long term.
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How university colleges are breeding the sexual predators of tomorrow

How university colleges are breeding the sexual predators of tomorrow | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
A despicable level of misogyny is being practiced and cultivated among Australia's young men, writes Clementine Ford.
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Which university is safest? This is how every Australian uni performed in a survey about sexual violence and harassment

Which university is safest? This is how every Australian uni performed in a survey about sexual violence and harassment | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
A survey investigating sexual harassment and sexual assault among students across 39 Australian universities reveals some institutions are recording results three times the national average. All 39 universities have been collated and ranked here.
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New Zealand academic accused of sexually harassing colleague in Australia resigns

New Zealand academic accused of sexually harassing colleague in Australia resigns | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
Dr Max Abbott was accused of harassing a more junior Australian-based colleague over a number of years, mostly by text
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University students aren't reporting sexual assault, and new guidelines don't address why

Activists have raised the issue of student sexual assault and harassment on campus for more than 30 years. It's time students had a real say in how universities respond.
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We're still playing catch up with academia's longstanding #MeToo sexual harassment problem

We're still playing catch up with academia's longstanding #MeToo sexual harassment problem | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
Another case of alleged sexual harassment in academic highlights the slow progress being made to protect people from abuse.
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Campus sexual assault prevention 'inadequate at Australian universities' | Society | The Guardian

Campus sexual assault prevention 'inadequate at Australian universities' | Society | The Guardian | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
Survey finds majority of colleges run online training but only a third have involved a sexual assault support service in setting it up
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'Enthusiastic yes': Melbourne Uni makes sexual consent course mandatory

'Enthusiastic yes': Melbourne Uni makes sexual consent course mandatory | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
Undergraduate students must now pass an online course about sexual consent if they want to enrol at the prestigious University of Melbourne. 
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It's Time for the ‘Harvey Effect’ to Reach Academia

It's Time for the ‘Harvey Effect’ to Reach Academia | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
In the hypercompetitive world of higher education, many academics who face sexual harassment remain silent to avoid forfeiting a promotion or research gig.
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