Australians-only rule ‘a de facto ban’ on new providers Proposed integrity bill risks making it almost impossible for new entrants to launch, starving sector of innovation, experts warn By John Ross 13 November
Reformist chancellor ‘sought pay rise’ amid governance ‘crisis’ Swinburne’s Pollaers reportedly asked for more money while confronting governance inquiry fuelled by resentment over overpaid leaders By John Ross 12 November
Aston’s Subic to return to Australia as next Torrens v-c Innovation expert who previously held senior roles at RMIT back Down Under after four-year stint in West Midlands By John Ross 11 November
Canberra confirms ‘slower third lane’ for student visa processing New approach rewards institutions that ‘broadly’ conform to government quotas By John Ross 11 November
Accountability is not ‘overreach’, under fire chancellor insists Hands-off councils said to have contributed to ‘governance crisis’ that Australian sector ‘needed and in many respects deserved’ By John Ross 10 November
Students meeting skill needs ‘should be subsidised, not indebted’ Government and business should pick up the tab for national priorities, says opposition leader turned university boss By John Ross 10 November
Our geoscience crisis will undermine Australia’s critical minerals promise To fulfil its deal with the US, the country needs professionals who know where minerals are and how to extract them responsibly, says Sabin Zahirovic By Sabin Zahirovic 10 November
State governments ‘should leave universities alone’ Federal government must ‘take proper responsibility’ for a university sector ‘which in practice it controls’, MPs told By John Ross 7 November
More undergraduate places, study hubs for Australia Allocation of 9,500 extra places will boost capacity in a system where demand can be fickle By John Ross 7 November
‘Red flags’ over teaching partnership with Chinese university Macquarie insists due diligence on joint institute has been ‘comprehensive’, despite partner’s links with surveillance research By John Ross 6 November
‘Critical’ business partnerships help expand universities’ reach Qantas and McDonald’s move into Australian higher education delivery, offering institutions employer-led pathways and potential new income streams By John Ross 6 November
Profit seen as ‘primary focus’ of Australian universities Most voters believe universities are unduly focused on revenue and their students shoulder an excessive share, survey finds By John Ross 5 November
