Student mental health ‘holding up’ during pandemic ߣߣÊÓƵn surveys, focused on Melbourne in lockdown, uncover surprisingly upbeat findings By John Ross 4 November
Regulator investigates as university attracts minister’s ire Regional ߣߣÊÓƵn 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, ߣߣÊÓƵn 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 ߣߣÊÓƵn 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
Academic overwork ‘leaves no time for keeping healthy’ Health and exercise needs overlooked as work demands and self-expectations leave time for little else By John Ross 29 October
Gravitational shockwaves deliver ߣߣÊÓƵ’s top science prize Award reflects trend towards huge international research teams By John Ross 28 October
Anthony Fauci: scientists must ‘speak persistently’ to politicians White House coronavirus adviser focuses on antivirals rather than vaccine at University of Melbourne forum By John Ross 28 October
ߣߣÊÓƵn government moves to legislate on academic freedom ‘Real action’ will come when the government changes the regulator’s standards, policy expert says By John Ross 28 October
Average ߣߣÊÓƵn v-c’s pay smashes through A$1 million barrier Seven-figure pay packets raise questions over strategic leadership in year when universities’ business model crashed By John Ross 28 October
