OfS following Atec in developing sector ‘steward’ role – Husbands Governments leaning on agencies to convert autonomous institutions into ‘strategic national asset’ but face task like ‘herding cats’ By John Ross 4 November
Fraction of complaints to new ombudsman concern sexual violence Teaching and learning issues dominate grievances raised with new Australian body set up primarily to tackle gender-based violence on campuses By John Ross 4 November
Sector must ‘take responsibility’ as students ‘pay more for less’ Universities are ‘defined by who we fight for’ and can win back social licence by focusing on students, Australian vice-chancellor argues By John Ross 3 November
Covid’s ‘knock-on’ impact sends HE attainment back to 2012 levels Poor health blamed as full-time employment also down among young Australians, according to longitudinal surveys By John Ross 31 October
Course cancellation power is ‘unchecked overreach’ ‘Unjustified’ and ‘vague’ proposal would vest too much discretion in Australian ministers, critics say By John Ross 30 October
ANZ universities mount charm offensive in Beijing Delegations heading to China from both sides of the Tasman face questions over continued strength of student flows By John Ross 30 October
‘Ask what parents do’ to better understand international students University administrators know little about the money that supports their foreign recruits, or the pressures that come with it By John Ross 29 October
Monash University to open second Malaysia campus Current site ‘bursting at the seams’, says v-c, as Australian university plans 17-storey new campus in Kuala Lumpur’s financial district By John Ross 28 October
Research security shortcomings ‘could undermine Horizon bid’ As European nations thrash out ideas to ‘safeguard’ knowledge, Australian progress has stalled, expert warns By John Ross 28 October
ANU’s stand-in vice-chancellor gets A$180,000 pay rise Institution’s provost also gains access to on-campus residence after stepping up to replace former leader who left amid funding crisis By John Ross 24 October
High-growth subjects ‘should be spared from impact of cuts’ International student demand in Australia rising in teaching, health and science and declining in business, new figures show By John Ross 24 October
Keep domestic students in majority, Australian universities told Focus on educating locals, education minister says, as international enrolments creep over half on some campuses By John Ross 22 October
