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On Campus
The students most likely to drop out
A randomised control trial found that early intervention support for highly disengaged, first-year equity students does not necessarily lead to higher participation.
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Policy & Reform
Productivity roundtable should address RPL
Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced details about the roundtable that will build on the Productivity Commission's five key 'productivity pillars.'
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Rankings
Australian universities fall in world rankings
Just under 70 per cent of Australian universities have dropped compared to last year in the latest QS World University Rankings.
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VC's Corner
Bill Shorten calls out ‘ivory tower’ unis
New University of Canberra (UC) vice-chancellor Bill Shorten has scolded the higher education sector for not keeping up with students’…
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Exclusive
Inside Adelaide uni’s digital experience
Digital platforms are a key part of a positive student experience and will be a major focus for the new Adelaide University.
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Workforce
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Workforce
Talking about Palestine a “career killer“: report
Over 150 students and staff from 20 separate universities claim free speech about Palestine has been restricted on campus in a report released on Thursday.
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On Campus
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On Campus
USyd makes $500m surplus, Mark Scott gets $150k pay rise
The University of Sydney (USyd) recorded a $500 million surplus in 2024 and boosted its vice-chancellor Mark Scott’s pay by $150,000 to a $1.349 million salary, its 2024 financial result showed. Professor Scott's salary is…
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Commentary
International education in Australia needs an urgent rethink
The federal government’s recent decision to again raise the international student visa application fee to $2,000 has reignited concerns about the country’s approach to international education. This will be the second increase to this fee…
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Funding
How Labor can use its strong majority to support universities
The higher education sector is craving stability and investment after the policy changes, regulation warnings and instability of Labor's last term. Milad Haghani is an associate professor of urban resilience and safety at the University…
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Rankings
WSU wins impact rankings for fourth year
The performances of the institutions were measured against the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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Podcasts
HEDx: UK and Aus higher education compared
How do perceptions of artificial intelligence, online education, tertiary harmonisation, regulation and the skills agenda differ between Australia and the United Kingdom?
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Podcasts
HEDx Podcast: NYU’s student success team talks AI
John Burdick, Marni Passer Vassallo and Holly Halmo lead the New York University student success team, serving the needs of some of the highest achieving and highest paying students at a top-rated research powerhouse university.
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Podcasts
HEDx Podcast: Teaching-focused leadership – Episode 170
Expert in student experience from the University of Queensland Kelly Matthews is guest host this week and interviews Monash University Associate Professor Tim Fawns and the University of Sydney’s Dr Stephen George-Williams. Professor Fawns works…
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Podcasts
HEDx Podcast: AI compels us to re-evaluate the purpose of teaching – Episode 169
Danny Liu from the University of Sydney posited that artificial intelligence compelled us to re-evaluate not just the methodology, but the very purpose of our teaching practices. He did so in a panel discussion alongside…