New data shows nine universities in the red as the financial crisis crippled investment funds. Five of the Group of Eight universities posted massive operating losses in 2008, including a deficit of $210 million by the University of Melbourne. The ...
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MODL students go to the back of the queue
Many would-be skilled migrants have had their applications put back for two years, in the latest blow for international students who want to stay on. Current and former international students seeking skilled migration visas have been put at the back ...
More »The broader benefits of international students
Two recent reports have emphasised the non-economic benefits of international students, writes Glyn Davis. Too often the conversation around international students focuses on their financial contribution to universities and to the coffers of state and federal governments. Of course the ...
More »The down to earth BA
Universities are taking steps to enhance the employability of arts graduates. But a bit more candour wouldn’t go amiss, reports Jeremy Gilling. Arts students could be forgiven for thinking their BA will lead to exalted and exotic careers. A study ...
More »National VET regulator: Victoria, WA spoil the party
Victoria and WA have fallen out with the other states and territories over the establishment of a national VET regulator. Victoria and Western Australia emerged as the spoilers over an independent national VET regulator at last Friday’s Ministerial Council for ...
More »Uncharted waters for infrastructure debt
Most unis have managed to sidestep the GFC, but it’s still changed the credit landscape. Most universities will have to bring their current infrastructure up to scratch before they can seriously think about expanding to meet the Bradley targets. And ...
More »Australia missing an “unmissable bargain” from Bradley reforms: UA
By failing to fully fund the Bradley tertiary education reforms, the government is missing out on an investment return of 15 to 20 per cent. The tertiary education reforms recommended by the Bradley review offer an “unmissable bargain” which Australia ...
More »Lag time: where will the new students study?
Universities are preparing for dramatic growth even before 2012, but is the government ready or able to pay for necessary infrastructure? There is likely to be significant and dramatic growth in enrolments in at least a dozen universities over the ...
More »Scholarships on the line
Parliamentary brinkmanship may leave next year’s students without scholarships. A Senate vote as early as Monday may determine whether there are scholarships for disadvantaged tertiary students next year, after the major parties reached an impasse over income support reforms. Opposition ...
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Supercomputer is just the beginning The federal government is providing $26 million towards Australia’s newest research supercomputer, named Vayu, to be hosted at the Australian National University. Substantial co-investment has also been secured by several partner organisations, including ANU, the ...
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