Sydney Olympic sensation Raygun loses academic post
Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn, Australia's only female breaking competitor at the Olympics, has lost her academic position at Macquarie University. After taking a voluntary redundancy, she expressed concerns about the state of higher education in Australia. Gunn, who gained fame during the 2024 Olympics, is now focusing on public speaking and other projects.
- ▪Rachael Gunn was made redundant from Macquarie University earlier this year.
- ▪She expressed concerns about the student experience and staff conditions in higher education.
- ▪Gunn gained global attention during the 2024 Olympics despite not scoring any points in her performance.
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