Universities jeopardise workers’ ‘psychosocial safety’ Although conditions improved following Covid lockdowns, university staff’s mental health kept deteriorating, longitudinal research finds By John Ross 14 February
Some Australian campuses ‘earn more from locals than foreigners’ One in four institutions reaps higher average income from domestic than international students, reported data suggests By John Ross 14 February
Union and employer association clash on Australian workplace law ‘No less favourable’ provision a ‘major win’ for university staff or a handbrake on their salaries, depending on perspective By John Ross 13 February
Australian universities cancel enrolments as visa rejections leap Students out of pocket as universities second-guess government policies designed to ‘reduce the net intake’ By John Ross 13 February
New Zealand universities’ financial woes ‘unprecedented’ Sub-inflation funding, Covid, domestic lack of interest and spiralling costs have pushed entire sector into deficit, minister told By John Ross 9 February
University land provides high-ground housing for flood-hit locals Land handover entrenches Southern Cross’ sanctuary role By John Ross 9 February
Canberra may compromise on research reforms as opposition digs in Government signals willingness to move on fine points of Australian Research Council bill, as opposition insists on veto rights By John Ross 7 February
Lower inflation offers little reprieve on humanities fees Incongruous Australian indexation rules to see arts students paying A$17,000 a year, unless accord’s final report produces an overhaul By John Ross 7 February
Revised ARC funding approvals ‘risk delays and interference’ Senate committee overlooks warnings of unintended consequences from Australian Research Council reform, saying bill is ‘overwhelmingly’ supported By John Ross 6 February
Canada-style student visa cap feared in Australia ‘Blunt’ measures predicted as politicians ‘panic’ over population explosion By John Ross 5 February
Take collective view on reforms, says Australian lobby head While accord recommendations that suit some universities might not suit others, overall benefit should be the litmus test, says new IRU chair By John Ross 2 February
Housing gripes mar growing Kiwi support for overseas students While surveys unearth positive views among New Zealand locals and international students, accommodation is a major concern in both camps By John Ross 2 February
