Pandemic underlines need for ‘radical transparency’ Peer review without transparency does not stave off potentially lethal misinformation, Open Access Week forum hears By John Ross 25 October
Bill would bind vice-chancellors’ salaries to state premier’s pay Transparency ‘doesn’t go far enough’, says South Australian Greens MP By John Ross 25 October
Quarantine requirements dropped for Canberra universities While federal agreement will be needed, Australian Capital Territory announcement boosts hopes of students’ return for 2022 academic year By John Ross 22 October
Disadvantaged students take second degrees ‘in bid to close gap’ ‘Equity’ students’ post-course outcomes slant towards further study rather than work, Australian research finds By John Ross 22 October
Open access switch picks up pace in Australia and New Zealand Springer pact follows agreement with Cambridge University Press, as other big publishers prepare to follow suit By John Ross 20 October
Cut funding for universities with too many casuals, say senators Australian inquiry also recommends new national strategy, top-up funding and better union entry rights By John Ross 20 October
Cheating ‘a learning opportunity’ for students New approach to academic misconduct slashes university workload and leaves a better taste in the mouth – for staff as well as students By John Ross 19 October
Social climate bureaucracy is not the way to improve behaviour on campus Compulsory modules on good conduct risk causing more problems than they solve, says Binoy Kampmark By Binoy Kampmark 19 October
Ridd judgment leaves academic freedom ‘too ambiguous’ Don’t allow confidentiality clauses over issues connected with intellectual freedom, says sacked professor By John Ross 18 October
Australia must improve its post-study employment offer A more liberal visa regime could also help fill skills gaps as Australia looks to recover from the pandemic, says James Cauchy By James Cauchy 16 October
Australian state abandons arrival caps and quarantine But student return still likely to be delayed as airport processes come up to speed By John Ross 15 October
Peter Ridd’s lost appeal ‘a win for intellectual freedom’ Constitutional lawyer says Australian case will help frame courts’ approach to academic freedom issues By John Ross 13 October
