Year: 2026
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Funding
Universities Accord legislation passes
Education Minister Jason Clare yesterday announced that the Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill – dubbed ‘Gonski for…
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International Education
International students reconsider Aus
Young people who have never set foot in Australia follow announcements from Canberra, share headlines about student visas and ask…
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In the News
University sexual assault survivors need more options
Most students who experience sexual assault never report it to their university. New research suggests restorative justice could provide an…
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Workforce
Staff strike in Qld and Vic
Members of the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) are taking action due to concerns that unfair workloads and protections against…
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Technology
Identity authentication and higher ed
A stark reminder that identity sits at the centre of exposure to cyber risk is how recent attacks in the…
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AI
Podcast: AI and institutional courage
In this episode, Valerie Singer and Martin Betts discuss the gap between what employers need and what graduates actually bring,…
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In the News
Visa hopping reforms are live
The Labor government has implemented its reforms to stop visa hopping, close transfer loopholes and impose tighter rules around international…
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International Education
Coalition policy targets int’l students
The Coalition’s new immigration plan, announced by Angus Taylor, targets international students by effectively abolishing temporary graduate visas, restricting transitional…
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Industry & Research
The case for industry-aligned degrees
One of the most important questions we should be asking is whether those in the workforce, especially those entering the…
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Advertorial
What Shapes Student Engagement in Higher Education Today?
Student engagement is often discussed in terms of attention, participation, or completion rates. But in higher education, it is much…
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In the News
UoM remains THE’s highest-ranked Aus uni
The University of Melbourne remains Australia’s highest-ranked institution for the 15th year, rising three places to 34th on the Times…
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In the News
Huge change for uni peak bodies
In the wake of ongoing issues around governance and executive leadership in the sector, Universities Australia and the University Chancellors…
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Industry & Research
What HILDA says about higher education
Nearly half of Australian workers believe they have more education than their job requires, prompting debate about whether Australia’s push…
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AI is everywhere. Expertise is the difference.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping tertiary education across Australia and New Zealand. From supporting student services to improving operational efficiency, AI…
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On Campus
Podcast: Gap between listening and responding
Most universities will tell you they listen to their students, but listening and actually responding are two very different things.…
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AI
Is it time to ditch AI detection tools?
A researcher is calling for schools and universities to abandon AI detection software, arguing the technology is too unreliable and…
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Policy & Reform
TAFE-uni collaboration targets regional skills
A new agreement between South Regional TAFE and Edith Cowan University will explore shared facilities, stronger education pathways and coordinated…
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On Campus
University governance ‘not fit for purpose’, inquiry finds
A NSW parliamentary inquiry says university governance needs an overhaul, calling for greater transparency, stronger oversight and more representative councils…
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Funding
IGR flags student support squeeze amid skills push
The Intergenerational Report warns student support payments will lag behind demographic pressures, raising concerns about university access as Australia pursues…
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In the News
Visa rules tighten for international students
New visa rules will restrict family members accompanying most international students and curb course-hopping as the government targets lower migration,…
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Policy & Reform
Labor changes to intl students sends ‘wrong message’
Universities have expressed concern over tighter international student visa rules, warning new restrictions on family members and visa transfers could…
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On Campus
Universities criticised for OpenAI deals
UNSW and the University of Sydney have partnered with OpenAI to roll out ChatGPT Edu, expanding AI access for students…
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Industry & Research
Podcast: The importance of undergraduate research
Dr Sharon Saunders, Ben Roden-Cohen, Dr Lilia Mantai and Claudia Ghosn discuss how undergraduate research develops confidence, skills and career…
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In the News
Griffith graduate named next VC
Former faculty member and Griffith University alumnus Professor Jessica Vanderlelie has been appointed vice chancellor, becoming the first graduate to…
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Funding
UA calls for student concession cards
Universities Australia is calling for concession cards for all domestic university students, arguing the move would ease mounting cost-of-living pressures.…
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