THE Live ANZ: universities ‘need to demonstrate value of internationalisation’ University leaders laud overseas collaboration, but express concern about ineffective communication back home By Joyce Lau 5 August
THE Live ANZ: pandemic ‘decolonising research’ as developing nations take lead Research leaders stress opportunities for engagement from Covid-induced adversity By John Ross 5 August
Melbourne axing 450 permanent staff to fill A$1 billion shortfall Reductions ‘necessary to ensure that the university not only survives but thrives’ By John Ross 5 August
THE Live ANZ: universities urged to ‘future-proof’ after ‘compounded drama’ Universities Australia chief executive tells THE Live ANZ that institutions must become more resilient By Joyce Lau 5 August
‘Thesis whisperer’ pans ‘grooming’ of ill-suited students for PhDs Australian expert highlights evidence indicating that good grades do not necessarily translate into success in doctoral training By John Ross 5 August
Coastal Australian universities report second semester surge Increasing demand a taste of things to come, when school leavers alight on a ravaged job market By John Ross 4 August
Conference organisers ‘failing to promote diversity’ ‘Well-meaning’ codes of conduct do not lead to initiatives that make a difference, study finds By John Ross 3 August
‘Silence not the answer’ for Australian lecturer jailed in Iran As academic’s ordeal goes from bad to worse, colleagues urge more action to secure her release By John Ross 30 July
Normal service resumes as Australia keeps researchers in the dark Minister risks Senate’s wrath by defying an order to disclose research council recommendations By John Ross 29 July
New Zealand signals ongoing squeeze on international enrolment Universities face mounting losses as 2020 return of international students is ruled out By John Ross 28 July
Bound, gagged, ransomed: the dark side of international education Australian authorities and universities sound warning over upsurge in bizarre and harrowing hoaxes By John Ross 27 July
Borrow UK strategy to mind the research gap, Canberra urged While a brains trust of Australian vice-chancellors is considering how to fund research long-term, a university group says the biggest challenge is more immediate By John Ross 26 July