Month: March 2026
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Policy & Reform
Major parties reject $430k vice-chancellor cap
The major parties have not backed legislation that would cap university vice-chancellor pay at $430,000, introduced by Tasmanian independent senator…
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Rankings
Half of Australian courses in world top 100
Almost half of all programs offered in Australian universities are in the top 100 globally, according to the 2026 QS…
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Podcasts
Podcast: ATEC’s Barney Glover on the sector
In this episode, academics from across Australia gathered to speak with Professor Barney Glover, chief commissioner of the interim Australian…
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Industry & Research
Australia on track to join Horizon Europe
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced Australia will begin treaty negotiations to associate with Horizon Europe from 2027.
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Exclusive
UTS inaction on sexual harm complaints
UTS ignored 36 recommendations on how it could make student complaints easier and better despite a number marked as “immediate,”…
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Policy & Reform
‘Recycled lectures’: Graduate outcomes inquiry
Rebel senator Fatima Payman has launched another Parliamentary inquiry into the higher education sector, this time to investigate why some…
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Workforce
Staff from NSW universities strike for better pay
Union members from two NSW universities took action to support claims for a 20 per cent pay increase.
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Industry & Research
Students use AI to assist Aston Martin F1 team
For many Australian university students, a typical week consists of lectures, assignments and tutorials. But not for this group from…
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Podcasts
Otago university vice-chancellor Grant Robertson
Former deputy prime minister of New Zealand Grant Robertson has been vice-chancellor of the University of Otago for 18 months.
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Advertorial
From cost centre to catalyst: How open source enables financial resilience for unis
Technology decisions made today shape financial realities for years to come. Choosing systems that limit flexibility, lock in escalating costs…
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Industry & Research
R&D review hands down recommendations
The long-awaited Strategic Examination of R&D final report has handed down recommendations to boost research, including lifting the PhD stipend…
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In the News
UTS ‘effectively silenced’ student complaint
UTS has apologised to a student for causing distress after it improperly applied a confidentiality expectation to a complaint of…
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Podcasts
Can employers fund students at scale?
Soaring US debt, Australia’s call for an employer levy, and UK loan backlash are forcing a rethink of sustainable HE…
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Policy & Reform
1% business levy could fund universities: Shorten
University of Canberra vice-chancellor Bill Shorten has proposed a new income strategy for universities through a one per cent levy…
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Workforce
Melbourne Uni staff request four-day week
The tertiary union has requested that University of Melbourne professional staff work a four-day week, and that management no longer…
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Funding
JRG ‘part of problem’ facing young people
Independent MP Allegra Spender has included the cost of university degrees in a list of fiscal policies contributing to intergenerational…
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Policy & Reform
Shorter, cheaper degrees for TAFE graduates
More publicly funded domestic student places will go to universities that reduce the length of degrees for students with a…
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On Campus
More ‘earn and learn’ programs sprout
A growing number of companies are jumping on the ‘earn and learn’ bandwagon to future‑proof their workforce in a tightening…
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Funding
50 new medical placements up for grabs
Australian universities will be able to apply for a share of 50 new government-funded medical placements as Labor doubles-down on…
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Workforce
Gender pay gap remains: Search your university
Universities still pay men more than women even though their workforce is majority women, new Workplace Gender Equality Agency data…
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Technology
Sector gets first AI pro vice-chancellor
La Trobe University has appointed the first AI-focused pro vice-chancellor position in the sector, who will also serve as chief…
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Podcasts
Tech leaders on how AI can help students
Managing Director of SEEK Investments Josh Nester is joined by leaders from some of the world’s most innovative EdTech companies…
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Policy & Reform
New standards address racism, disability issues
The panel responsible for setting operational standards for universities has asked academics their opinion of institutional approaches to racism, governance,…
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Policy & Reform
Inquiry reports on ATEC legislation
The Australian Greens will fight for more independence and remit for the proposed Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC).
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Podcasts
Introducing the Student Experience podcast
HEDx has released the first episode of its new series, the HEDx Student Experience, featuring a lively panel of students…
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