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'Crying all the time': University academic got through cancer treatment but not her teaching workload

ABC Australia · May 11, 2026, 7:33 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Associate Professor Trisha Pender has worked at the University of Newcastle for nearly two decades.
  • A state inquiry into university governance has heard serious concerns about the University of Newcastle.
  • The university says it's reviewing workloads but blames a serious government funding shortfall for pressure on staff.

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Associate Professor Trisha Pender has worked at the University of Newcastle for nearly two decades. (ABC News: Chris Taylor)

A state inquiry into university governance has heard serious concerns about the University of Newcastle.

The university says it's reviewing workloads but blames a serious government funding shortfall for pressure on staff.

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