Doctoral dreams dashed as Canberra puts visa applications on hold Australia the biggest loser, universities warn, as protracted delays shepherd PhD applicants elsewhere By John Ross 7 July
No more ‘delays and interference’ in research grants, Labor vows But new Australian education minister silent on sector’s calls for more spending on teaching and research By John Ross 6 July
We’re employers as well as educators, universities tell Canberra Australian sector pitches for a ‘reset’ as it gathers in the seat of government By John Ross 5 July
Covid cuts ‘extraordinary opportunity’ for next-door university Deemed surplus to needs as their university amassed a A$200 million buffer, UWA social scientists find welcome at Curtin By John Ross 3 July
Australia’s ministerial sign-off rule for PhDs watered down New approach ‘a great outcome’ for those fearing impacts of the ‘most bone-headed idea ever’ By John Ross 1 July
Data deficiency plagues Australian retention efforts While policy incentivises retention, approved leaves of absence are counted as attrition By John Ross 30 June
Student enrolment boom seen in Australian census ‘already gone’ While Covid may have ushered record numbers of Australians to university, a chipper labour market is luring them away again By John Ross 29 June
Repression or ‘polite reticence’? Unpacking self-censorship Dearth of data undermines understanding of cancel culture and other campus codes of silence By John Ross 28 June
Australian science on edge as ministerial sign-off rule looms While some fields have been exempted from a contentious imposition on international doctoral students, sector still fears overkill By John Ross 27 June
‘Draconian’ security laws for universities irresponsible: Brandis Former attorney general turned security professor says avoiding ‘overreach’ is as important as protecting public safety By John Ross 23 June
Relax online study limits on overseas learners, universities urge Australian educators demand ‘clarity’ on whether pandemic concessions will be extended By John Ross 22 June
Melbourne posts A$500 million surplus 51国产视频’s ‘strong’ financial results energise union calls for job security and pay rises By John Ross 21 June