One in four Australian graduates say degree not important for job Figures from 2017 Employer Satisfaction Survey raise concerns about the value of some degrees By Sophie Inge 12 January
World University Rankings 2018 by subject: psychology, life sciences and clinical results out now Universities in the US dominate new Times Higher Education psychology ranking By Ellie Bothwell 8 November
Australian universities unimpressed by impact assessment plans Institutions left ‘bemused’ by ratings delivered by pilot By Rachael Pells 3 November
New Zealand universities fear funding cut under fee-free regime Vice-chancellors say it is unclear whether the government will fully compensate universities after scrapping fees By Ellie Bothwell 30 October
Australia: minister criticises v-cs’ opposition to ‘modest’ changes Simon Birmingham defends plans for 7.5 per cent increase in fees and 2.5 per cent funding cut By John Morgan 8 September
World University Rankings 2018: even the elite need improvement in some areas The best universities in the world may excel overall, but their performance on different measures is variable By Simon Baker 5 September
World University Rankings 2018: now starring a cast of thousands A global ranking featuring 1,000 institutions is a milestone. How did we get here, asks Phil Baty By Phil Baty 5 September
World University Rankings 2018: results announced Two UK institutions lead our ranking of the best universities for the first time in its history, with Oxford holding on to the number one spot for the second year in a row, while Cambridge has risen to second place By Ellie Bothwell 5 September
University of New South Wales considers second Canberra campus Australian capital emerging as branch campus hub for country’s universities By Ellie Bothwell 15 August
Australia: minister attacks ‘alarmist’ opposition to HE reforms Simon Birmingham claims that universities can achieve ‘economies of scale’ to deal with funding cuts By Ellie Bothwell 26 July
Australian universities ‘must be central to regional growth’ Sector leader says the UK can offer insights into higher education’s role in regional growth strategies By Jack Grove 15 July
Australia rethinks visa restrictions for university staff Lecturers and vice-chancellors will now be eligible for four-year visas and permanent residency By Ellie Bothwell 30 June
