Open access ‘top performers’ in Africa and Latin America Multi-source analysis of global open-access practices throws up surprises, with Europe and the US lagging behind By John Ross 24 October
V-c: pandemic ‘existential threat’ to?gender equality in?academia Former Australian vice-chancellor says gains for women in recent decades ‘cannot be lost’ By Ellie Bothwell 23 October
Marine biologists clash on limits of research reproducibility ‘Exact’ replication a pipe dream, combatants say, amid claims and counter claims about reef science By John Ross 21 October
Australian research assessment ‘too expensive and opaque’ Veteran administrator calls for Excellence in Research for Australia workload and frequency to be slashed By John Ross 20 October
Funding reforms take some blame as more Australian jobs cut STEM-focused university warns that looming fee and subsidy changes may sharpen pandemic’s bite By John Ross 20 October
Australia’s parliament passes contentious fee reforms New ARC funding arrangements will also redirect more money to applied research By John Ross 19 October
New Zealand election heralds more tight times for universities Higher education well down the priority pecking order as resounding Labour win pushes policy into the centre By John Ross 19 October
The engineer whose adversity has spawned acoustic wizardry Sydney PhD graduate reflects on how his surprise disability gave rise to an academic career and better prospects for fellow sufferers By John Ross 18 October
Australia’s ban on Chinese academic ‘under review’ Colleagues remain baffled at security bureau’s exclusion of Australian literature expert By John Ross 13 October
Universities ‘demand autonomy but overlook partners’ subservience’ Be more candid about the nature of your foreign collaborations and think about your own moral responsibilities, Australian parliamentarians warn universities By John Ross 13 October
Whistleblowers reject Murdoch claims over recruitment exoneration V-c says university’s in-house ‘assurance and enhancement’ led to identification and resolution of international flaws By John Ross 12 October
New Zealand borders inch open to international students Wellington to allow overseas learners back earlier than expected, but only a select few will qualify By John Ross 12 October
