Walling off teaching from research will block the road to eminence The Australian National University’s rejection of massification will reap rich rewards for its students, says Brian Schmidt By Brian Schmidt 7 November
Royal Society journal clears author of misconduct despite photo concerns Journal's investigation exonerates fish researcher, who has previous retraction to her name By John Ross 6 November
Political board appointments ‘need to end’ in Australia Deficiencies in Australian university governance made worse by state government selection of councillors, reviewer says By John Ross 6 November
Plagiarism checks ‘just as important for academics as students’ With 30 retractions so far and counting, experts say former Swinburne scientist exemplifies the need to screen research articles By John Ross 5 November
Australia ‘cutting red tape’ around postgraduate, diploma places Analysts say added flexibility is welcome but question how horse-trading scheme would work By John Ross 4 November
Rural university enrolment slumps after Australian funding freeze New figures raise question of whether government has thwarted progress on its own policy priority By John Ross 4 November
Help us help you, universities tell central Sydney visionaries ‘Investment, policy support and consistency’ crucial to university role in regional development By John Ross 31 October
Universities’ ‘hypocrisy’ on sustainability ‘becoming untenable’ Students believe that institutions must walk their talk when it comes to the future of the planet, Sydney summit hears By John Ross 29 October
Poorest students squeezed hardest as Australian enrolments shrink Ream of new reports suggest capping of places is continuing to take a toll, but justify policy focus on graduate employment By John Ross 28 October
Australian move to regulate microcredential credit welcomed Australian Qualifications Framework overhaul also recommends decoupling of knowledge and skills By John Ross 28 October
Perth and Gold Coast get international education priority status ‘Regional’ tag extended, after cities lobby for international education incentives By John Ross 27 October
Quota rule stymies overseas students’ work experience Internship restriction ‘makes no sense’, says international education expert By John Ross 24 October
