Hot desks ‘must go’ from post-Covid campuses, says deputy v-c While the pandemic may force an end to open-plan academic spaces, Australian forum hears that ‘empty glass boxes’ are not the answer By John Ross 10 November
Poor preparation ‘mars overseas learning stints’ Australian study-abroad alumni mull improvements as ‘enforced immobility’ leaves mobility programmes in limbo By John Ross 9 November
Blacklist journals that keep research locked up, says Schmidt Covid is no reason to ease off on demands for open knowledge, Australian forum hears By John Ross 9 November
Australian universities lose bid to escape foreign relations law Red tape and institutional autonomy arguments fail to sway committee scrutinising law that affects universities’ overseas partnerships By John Ross 5 November
Most of Australia’s Chinese students now studying remotely Shift reflects growing acceptance of online education By John Ross 4 November
Student mental health ‘holding up’ during pandemic Australian surveys, focused on Melbourne in lockdown, uncover surprisingly upbeat findings By John Ross 4 November
Regulator investigates as university attracts minister’s ire Regional Australian university under cloud as it argues the toss over transparency commitments By John Ross 2 November
China influence case tests academic freedom in New Zealand The silencing of a China expert turns into broader debate about academic freedom and foreign ties By Joyce Lau 2 November
‘Unconventional’ module choices ‘hamper struggling students’ Less academically inclined students should not spread their net too widely, Australian research suggests By John Ross 1 November
Former lobby group chief leaves University of Canberra Belinda Robinson leaves to focus on board roles By John Ross 30 October
Job losses ‘won’t affect quality of teaching’, says government Australian universities are matching staffing levels to workload, Department of Education, Skills and Employment tells senators By John Ross 29 October
Funding council ‘not stepping in’ to defend researchers Fiery Senate estimates session probes funding councils’ 'natural justice' obligations when researchers are impugned By John Ross 29 October
