Reforms’ impacts on arts in Australia ‘an?open question’ Expert views conflict on humanities graduates’ employment prospects, and whether Australian funding changes will make arts the preserve of the elite By John Ross 20 November
Make registration contingent on mental health plans, Canberra told Australian report also advocates expansion of online counselling By John Ross 18 November
Essay mills quit Australia as UK falls behind but Covid a threat Experts are optimistic at signs of success from new Australian bill, but warn pandemic has added new problems to fight against contract cheating By Anna McKie 18 November
Only in New Zealand: the academics shaping nation’s Covid response Rare opportunities arise in a country with a small population and a big regard for science By John Ross 17 November
Humanities applications waning before funding reforms Australian report tracks shift to vocationally oriented courses ahead of the recession and tuition fee changes By John Ross 17 November
Australian minister ‘reserves decision’ on research projects Pre-approved grants referred to security agencies as another front opens up in debate over research risks By John Ross 16 November
Exhaustion and uncertainty cloud New Zealand’s Covid-free summer Island nation’s pandemic management has been the envy of the world, but academics are still paying a price By John Ross 16 November
Set aside international student revenue ‘to support well-being’ Foreign student flows will bounce back even better, Australian strategist says, and sector should put profits aside to help visitors in need By John Ross 13 November
Universities ‘must change’ amid pandemic restlessness Pre-crisis gripes must be addressed as sector yearns for a more understanding community By John Ross 12 November
Australia’s most educated ‘older and more female’ Denise Bradley’s instrumental target has easily been reached, reshaping the populace in the process By John Ross 11 November
Australian law ‘should cover commercial aspects of foreign deals’ Sydney sociologist says universities should go further than merely notifying government about overseas ties By John Ross 11 November
Administrators ‘in the frame’ for academic leadership roles As appointment panels seek leaders with more diverse backgrounds, non-academics can expect more of a hearing By John Ross 11 November