Fixing Australia’s visa backlog ‘requires long-term funding’ Australian government’s cash injection may provide short-term relief, but lack of clarity hinders planning, says former civil servant By John Ross 30 October
Universities belatedly given role in addressing Australian skills gaps Late amendment to legislation means institutions must be consulted by new Jobs and Skills Australia agency By John Ross 28 October
Australian work rules for overseas students ‘courting disaster’ Burgeoning commencements suggest international education risks setting itself up for another fall By John Ross 27 October
Universities decline to cash in on Australian fee hikes While students with deferred loans are insensitive to price signals, new study suggests that universities are just as unresponsive By John Ross 26 October
Bush universities prevail as Canberra hands out extra places Regional Australian universities’ fears of losing ‘equity’ enrolments to city rivals prove unfounded By John Ross 24 October
International students ‘carrying huge Covid burden’ Students face invidious options after two years of educational derailment, Australian forum hears By John Ross 24 October
‘Stars aligning’ for Australian international enrolment rebound Southern nation’s recovery coincides with concerning signs in Canada and the UK By John Ross 22 October
Migration ‘the elephant in the room’ in international education Influential Australian politician backs consideration of migration incentives, but rules out ‘hard link’ By John Ross 21 October
‘Spurious’ visa refusals dog Australian universities Inexperienced and over-zealous officials blamed for spike in visa rejections By John Ross 20 October
Australia outpaces UK and US in demand from overseas students But lukewarm interest from China and India suggests more work is needed on safety, work prospects and perception of quality By John Ross 19 October
‘Surface level’ approach to diversity leaves students cold Universities’ marketing and motherhood statements fall short of students’ ‘more nuanced’ perceptions, Australian audit finds By John Ross 17 October
Australian government signals sustained spotlight on security Foreign interference and cybersecurity are ‘right problems’ for university leaders to be focusing on, minister tells chancellors By John Ross 14 October