Mark Scott
markwscott.bsky.social
Mark Scott
@markwscott.bsky.social
Vice-Chancellor and President, The University of Sydney. Formerly NSW Education, ABC, Fairfax. Views expressed here are my own
The attack on Harvard has profound implications as we look for solutions to the great global challenges.

And it has lessons for us closer to home in Australia.

My piece in the AFR:

www.afr.com/policy/healt...
Australia should pay attention to what Trump just did to Harvard
Students who have made extraordinary sacrifices to study here are being accused of everything from housing shortage to driving inflation.
www.afr.com
May 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
It will doubtlessly end up in the courts, but this announcement must generate fear for current and prospective international students at Harvard...an unprecedented, targeted attack on one of the most significant global centres for teaching and research.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/22/u...
Trump Administration Says It Is Halting Harvard’s Ability to Enroll International Students
www.nytimes.com
May 22, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Caught up with some friends in Beijing.
November 18, 2024 at 12:31 AM
Reposted by Mark Scott
Reposted by Mark Scott
“I look at the Andrew Tate message of macho culture that’s absolutely rife. Parents need to understand that someone is in the ears of our children and raising them and if it’s not us then who is it? You’ve got to be openly talking with them because if you’re not other people are.”

- Dr Briony Scott
November 17, 2024 at 12:29 AM
Reposted by Mark Scott
This is great. I also know Briony Scott. She’s fabulous.
November 16, 2024 at 8:08 PM