Domestic students ‘bring in more money than internationals’ New book challenges some of the Australian university sector’s holy cows By John Ross 12 December
Most New Zealand universities opt for compulsory vaccination Mandates the least worst option, as vice-chancellors await ‘the inevitable court cases’ By John Ross 12 December
Australia promises long-range medical research strategy Canberra accepts advice of more than 10 reviews By John Ross 9 December
Alan Davison: universities are shutting down debate, not opening it up Musicologist waxes lyrical on homeschooling, white fragility and the narrowing of intellectual enquiry By John Ross 9 December
Go bush and we’ll wipe your student debt, Canberra tells medics New scheme unveiled six years after its underperforming predecessor was scrapped By John Ross 8 December
Australia mulls post-study work visas for offshore graduates Experts welcome discussion but warn of unintended consequences from potential escalation of global recruitment race By John Ross 8 December
Australia to finance new microcredentials from old funding Government promises response to review’s other recommendations ‘in due course’ By John Ross 7 December
Australian opposition promises more university places Demand-driven funding a better option, expert says, as hundreds of international students fly into Sydney By John Ross 6 December
Murdoch completes Irish swap deal for new vice-chancellor Homebound University College Dublin leader reveals his ambition for Perth institution By John Ross 6 December
New Zealand academics investigated over Māori knowledge letter Royal Society asked to expel decorated members who criticised plans to incorporate mātauranga Māori into curricula By John Ross 6 December
Australian chief scientist floats new open access proposal Cathy Foley wants to extend access to scholarly journals beyond academia By John Ross 5 December
Australian researchers win appeals over preprints ban New lease of life for lucky six as committee overturns scrapping of their funding applications By John Ross 2 December
