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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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In the News
ANU cops new TEQSA conditions
The Australian National University (ANU) has become the first public university in Australia to have conditions imposed on its registration…
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Accord Bill stalled by amendments
The federal government’s planned higher education overhaul has stalled in the Senate, after crossbench and opposition senators pushed for changes…
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On Campus
Podcast: How to determine student needs
In this episode of the HEDX podcast, Roger Lee speaks with education leaders Tania Broadley, Sam Jacob, Alphia Possamai-Inesedy and…
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In the News
Cancelled course misused by ‘shonks’
The government has announced it will be cancelling the Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) (GDML) for new international student enrolments…
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AI
Can AI truly recognise student needs?
Unis are using AI for a range of purposes. From a student’s perspective, most uses fall into four familiar functions:…
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On Campus
Murdoch to pay $4.9 million to workers
The Fair Work Ombudsman is cracking down on university staff underpayments with Murdoch University the latest to be ordered to…
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Funding
Uni autonomy in the wake of change
Universities Australia chair Carolyn Evans addressed the National Press Club on policy reform and university legislative autonomy as the debate…
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In the News
USyd workers strike over AI
University of Sydney NTEU branch members will strike for 24 hours today as part of planned industrial action due to…
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Industry & Research
HEDx: Shaping higher education’s future
From technology, to the value of student voice, to diverse perspectives and teaching innovation, this episode digs deep into how…
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Policy & Reform
Change to ANU Act, apology to Liz Allen
The Australian National University has finally apologised to Dr Liz Allen over mistreatment and governance misconduct, whilst the ANU Act…
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Funding
10 universities share $50 million package
Universities are seeing the fruits of the Structural Adjustment Fund announced in 2024, with a $50 million investment shared by…
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