Fee levy ‘would prove international students are cash cows’ If ߣߣÊÓÆµ proceeds with a levy on international students’ fees, the money should only be used for students’ benefit, representative body argues By John Ross 15 September
Catholic university cuts ‘ability to engage with own heritage’ History, philosophy and religious studies on the chopping block, as ACU flays its strengths By John Ross 15 September
Geraldine Mackenzie on going the distance University of Southern Queensland head makes case for teaching students in remote towns regionally to keep them and their skills in the community By Tiya Thomas-Alexander 12 September
ߣߣÊÓÆµn universities spar over plans for new oversight body Allocate funds, don’t allocate funds, not now, not forever: accord’s spikiest idea elicits multiple perspectives By John Ross 12 September
University processes ‘exacerbate impacts’ of sexual assault ߣߣÊÓÆµn sector denies accusations of inadequate support, but says it can never do ‘enough’ By John Ross 11 September
Student support rules ‘could stifle recruitment’ ‘Punitive’ requirements could make admissions from under-represented groups too risky, ߣߣÊÓÆµn university representatives warn By John Ross 8 September
ߣߣÊÓÆµ spurns boundaries in renewing its science ambitions Proposed research priorities focus more on broad societal goals than on the mechanisms for achieving them By John Ross 7 September
‘Hollowing out’ of ߣߣÊÓÆµn workforce poses ‘pipeline’ concerns Analysis of university employment since Dawkins ‘massification’ raises questions over where the staff will come from this time around By John Ross 6 September
What pandemic? ߣߣÊÓÆµn international education hits new high Student numbers at all-time high after nine record months of visa grants By John Ross 5 September
Economist: cut funding for universities that miss equity targets While inclusivity efforts have focused on boosting admissions from under-represented groups, targets could also be achieved by adjusting overall enrolments downwards By John Ross 5 September
Distance doctoral students ‘invisible’ to universities People were remotely studying for higher degrees long before Covid, researchers say, and universities should pay them more attention By John Ross 5 September
Strikes and protests sweep ߣߣÊÓÆµn campuses Anger at some universities, exultation at others, as enterprise negotiations drag on By John Ross 2 September