Research grant veto powers need guidance, Australian scholars say Researchers press for ministerial code of conduct amid fears that latest political intervention may never be resolved By John Ross 20 May
Recruitment agents ‘closing Australia desks’ in China Resurgent student flows set to bypass Australia and New Zealand as education agents in most regions usher clients to more welcoming countries By John Ross 18 May
Research universities ‘at?risk’ from ‘gig?economy’ training model Nobel prizewinner Brian Schmidt warns that remaining institutions would become ‘bastions of the elite’ By Simon Baker 18 May
Australian visa system ‘favours China’ Efforts to recruit a diverse student mix undermined by policy paradox, as visa applicants from many countries are viewed with suspicion By John Ross 16 May
Australian Labor plans loan extensions for student entrepreneurs Universities out of the budget spotlight, as attention turns to training and commercial research By John Ross 13 May
Marcia Devlin: beating sexism with attitude Tips from the top of a sector that insists on preserving its male dominance offered in Australian consultant’s guide By John Ross 13 May
Australian state seeks to go solo on return of overseas students New South Wales proposal could have international learners on campuses in time for second semester By John Ross 13 May
Lost ground on international recruitment ‘may never be made up’ Covid is compounding other major shifts in international flows to leave a permanent realignment, experts suggest By Simon Baker 13 May
Australia ‘should pre-empt Chinese education boycott’ Researchers advocate realignment of international agencies, saying sector cannot wait for the next instalment of China’s trade war By John Ross 11 May
Scant joy for universities in Australian budget Low expectations scarcely met, as pessimistic border projections and underwhelming future spending estimates trump spending pledges By John Ross 11 May
University titles at stake as Australian research audit reviewed Often dismissed as an inordinately expensive quality assurance tool, ERA could become a gatekeeper for university registration By John Ross 11 May
Political rotations make us all stronger, says returning academic When academics accept stints in politicians’ offices, everybody benefits, says outgoing Australian ministerial adviser By John Ross 10 May
