ARC chief steps down as industry given say in research funding Canberra demands revamped governance and more applied focus By John Ross 14 December
Online teaching’s TikTok pedagogy is leading students a merry dance ߣߣÊÓÆµn universities’ ongoing embrace of digital approaches is cheapening learning – but not in a good way, says Binoy Kampmark By Binoy Kampmark 14 December
ߣߣÊÓÆµ to reopen to international students after Omicron pause Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirms 15 December date for return of overseas learners By John Ross 13 December
Domestic students ‘bring in more money than internationals’ New book challenges some of the ߣߣÊÓÆµn university sector’s holy cows By John Ross 12 December
Most New Zealand universities opt for compulsory vaccination Mandates the least worst option, as vice-chancellors await ‘the inevitable court cases’ By John Ross 12 December
ߣߣÊÓÆµ promises long-range medical research strategy Canberra accepts advice of more than 10 reviews By John Ross 9 December
Alan Davison: universities are shutting down debate, not opening it up Musicologist waxes lyrical on homeschooling, white fragility and the narrowing of intellectual enquiry By John Ross 9 December
Go bush and we’ll wipe your student debt, Canberra tells medics New scheme unveiled six years after its underperforming predecessor was scrapped By John Ross 8 December
ߣߣÊÓÆµ mulls post-study work visas for offshore graduates Experts welcome discussion but warn of unintended consequences from potential escalation of global recruitment race By John Ross 8 December
ߣߣÊÓÆµ to finance new microcredentials from old funding Government promises response to review’s other recommendations ‘in due course’ By John Ross 7 December
ߣߣÊÓÆµn opposition promises more university places Demand-driven funding a better option, expert says, as hundreds of international students fly into Sydney By John Ross 6 December
Murdoch completes Irish swap deal for new vice-chancellor Homebound University College Dublin leader reveals his ambition for Perth institution By John Ross 6 December