Victoria’s top universities recorded a healthy billion-dollar surplus during the second half of the pandemic despite a steep decline in international student enrolments. According to a report tabled in state parliament on Friday, Victorian universities collectively generated $1.2 billion during ...
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The challenge was laid down. I, a ‘digital convict’ (someone who reluctantly joined the digital revolution) wanted to experience the notion of being a digital nomad working from anywhere (WFA) and decided to choose a remote location (London) as part ...
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Ministerial powers to block Australian Research Council grants will be scrutinised by the federal government as part of Labor's efforts to "reset" relations with universities. Jason Clare announced an independent review into ARC governance during his first address as education ...
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A new law requiring foreign postgraduate students to obtain ministerial approval before switching degrees has been amended by the Albanese government. On July 1st, the federal home affairs department began an updated visa screening process to “manage the risk of ...
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University degrees have become increasingly less popular for prospective students according to the latest census data, which showed a 109,000 drop in full-time enrolments in the year to May. According to the ABS, there has been a 23.6 per cent ...
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A group of naked and drunk university students were left bloody after they were attacked and held hostage during a hazing ritual in Wagga Wagga. A NSW District Court heard five university students had participated in the ‘Mott Walk’, a Charles Sturt University hazing ritual in ...
More »Uni chief reflects on diverse career: podcast
The Honorary Fellowship Award handed down by Australia's largest nursing union, the Royal College of Nursing, went to Professor Patricia M. Davidson this year, recognising her distinguished career as a nurse, researcher and educator. Having co-authored over 500 journal articles ...
More »2023 QS Rankings: Melbourne fifth best city in the world for students
Melbourne has been recognised as Australia’s top study destination for the eighth year in a row. In the 2023 QS Best Student Cities Ranking, only two Australian cities ranked among the world's top 10, with Melbourne leading in fifth place ...
More »Over half of NSW overseas student enrolments from China
Universities' reliance on international student revenue poses a “concentration risk” for the higher education sector, the state's auditor general has said. Figures tabled in the state parliament on Monday revealed that Chinese students currently account for over half of overseas ...
More »Former attorney-general appointed professor at ANU
Former attorney-general and UK high commissioner George Brandis has been appointed as professor of national security, law and policy at the Australian National University. The now-retired politician accepted the distinguished position after serving four years as Australia's high commissioner to ...
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