Day: March 9, 2026
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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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Technology
The impact of AI on graduate jobs
The head of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, has warned young people will suffer the most as an AI…
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Commentary
Inclusive learning is the new active learning
As the higher education landscape continues to evolve, a pressing question has emerged: Is active learning enough?
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Podcasts
HEDx: Vice-chancellor Deborah Terry
Professor Deborah Terry leads the University of Queensland and the Group of Eight universities. In this episode, she outlined declining…
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On Campus
Why students reject second-language study
Students are turning away from learning a second language other than English because they don't see it as a viable…
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Industry & Research
Education research centre MCERA closes
A not-for-profit research centre that provided media training for academics and dispersed education research to the public will close after…
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International Education
HEDx: University of Manchester VC
Professor Duncan Ivison is vice-chancellor of the University of Manchester, the birthplace of the computer. in this episode, Professor Ivison…
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Podcasts
HEDx Podcast: Fireside chat with Paul LeBlanc – Episode 163
La Trobe University vice-chancellor Theo Farrell and VC Fellow Susan Zhang quizzed Southern New Hampshire University president Paul LeBlanc about…
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On Campus
UniSQ to cut 259 jobs after all other Qld, WA universities post surpluses
The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) will shed 259 jobs to plug a multi-million dollar budget hole despite all other…
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Commentary
UTS is showing how to achieve student equity now, not in 2050
The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has taken bold steps to reach its own equity targets in a time when…
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Analysis
HEDx Podcast: Student empathy is critical for success – Episode 148
Founder and chief executive of degree management ed-tech Stellic Sabih Bin Wasi used his own student experience of interacting with…
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In the News
Uni equity scholarship applications up 35%
The admissions centre that handles university applications in NSW and the ACT has said students applying for equity scholarships has…
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Policy & Reform
National Student Ombudsman legislation passed, leader announced
A highly experienced lawyer has been appointed to lead the anticipated university watchdog and complaints function, after the legislation passed…
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International Education
Ministerial Direction 107 to be revamped after caps defeated
The Albanese government is preparing to replace a controversial ministerial direction that has been criticised for favouring sandstone universities over…
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Podcasts
HEDx Podcast: George Williams on fighting for students’ interests – Episode 139
The new vice-chancellor of Western Sydney University says universities need to admit they have a problem. In this episode, Professor…
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Industry & Research
I got generative AI to attempt an undergraduate law exam. It struggled with complex questions
It’s been nearly two years since generative artificial intelligence was made widely available to the public. Some models showed great…
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International Education
Job losses, economic impact of ESOS Bill haven’t been modelled, Treasury says
The Department of Treasury last Wednesday said they have not modelled what impact the proposed amendments to the overseas education…
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Events
Melanoma screening, non-toxic pest control: The 2024 Eureka Prize winners
Researchers who are making strides in research to cure melanoma, prevent scarlet fever outbreaks, and deter pests without harsh chemicals…
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Top Story
Bill Shorten next vice-chancellor of the University of Canberra
Bill Shorten has called time on his political career and set the stage for the 2025 federal election to be held after…
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International Education
Senators and sector say ESOS Bill is not ready to pass
The third and likely final Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment (Quality and Integrity) Bill (ESOS Bill) hearing held on…
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Advertorial
Exploring Australia’s higher education ambitions
The Australian Universities Accord offers an ambitious new vision for the country’s higher education sector. Published on 25 February 2024,…
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Analysis
HEDx Podcast: Achieving real inclusivity in higher education – Episode 89
University of Queensland associate professor Paul Harpur (pictured below, left) joins HEDx to make the case for role models with…
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Funding
Investment into tertiary study in NSW state budget
The Minns government's first NSW state budget released September 19 includes investment into higher education for essential workforces and an…
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