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 University’s ‘strong’ financial results energise union calls for job security and pay rises By John Ross 21 June
Student debt starts to bite in Australia Relatively benign system under strain from soaring inflation, fee hikes and reduced repayment thresholds By John Ross 19 June
Student deferrals need more nuanced responses, says study Australian research highlights need for more than a front-end focus on boosting diversity By John Ross 17 June
Have competitive research grants had their day? Australian policy guru suggests complete rethink of research funding to overcome ‘opportunity cost’ of unsuccessful grant applications By John Ross 16 June
Chinese interest in Australian degrees ‘trending up’ But former education counsellor warns that a reliable picture of Covid’s fallout will be a long time coming By John Ross 15 June
Australia’s jobs-based pitch to international students ‘clumsy’ Focus should be on high-end jobs after students graduate – not low-end jobs while they study, sector leaders say By John Ross 11 June
Clarify rules on China research collaboration, Canberra urged Australia will be the big loser from an exodus of Chinese researchers, academics warn By John Ross 10 June
‘Reckoning’ looms for indigenous knowledge collections Australia’s oldest university library adopts new protocols for acknowledgement, representation and access to indigenous material By John Ross 10 June