Commentary
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Unis should get behind Country University Centres and Regional Study Hubs
In the heart of Broken Hill, 22-year-old Hannah Maalste is pursuing a Bachelor of Health and Medical Science, a path…
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How universities can turn QILT data into action
Universities today have access to more data than ever before to assess student success and graduate outcomes. But having data…
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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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Advice from Indigenous students to Indigenous students
Navigating student life, especially when entering university or tertiary education for the first time, is no easy feat. Students are…
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Food insecurity is a problem on campuses: How can we fix it?
Food insecurity is not just a growing issue at a societal level, it's an urgent crisis for students at Australian…
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What is the antidote to ‘wage theft’ in universities? – Opinion
Australia’s universities are some of the most prestigious and highly-ranked in the OECD. Yet the sector is arguably in crisis.…
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Lecture, course material should be publicly available: Productivity Commission
Productivity Commission chair Danielle Wood gave universities a list of recommendations to improve teaching, learning, research and innovation in a…
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Q&A: WSU VC George Williams on caps, cuts and community [Listen to this article]
Professor George Williams is four months into his role as vice-chancellor of Western Sydney University (WSU), and is on a…
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How to make HE accessible for people with disabilities
Accessible education for students with disabilities requires much more than meeting compliance standards or offering accommodations. It's about intentionally evolving…
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Biggest HE challenges for 2025-26: Opinion
There are always issues and challenges facing institutions in the Higher Education sector and although these do vary from year…
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Better lucky than good: Reframing the challenge of university business – opinion
The world has changed, yet universities in Australia pretty much continue to do what we’ve always done – just with…
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“It’s been a challenging few months”: Sydney uni chancellor’s inaugural speech
Since becoming chancellor, I have learned so much more about what happens here – thanks to the outstanding people of…
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HEDx Podcast: How can we teach students to think critically? – Episode 140
Ulrik Juul Christensen is the Danish founder of Area9 Lyceum, a cloud-based adaptive-learning software provider headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, and…
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What have we learned about international students post-Covid?
Since the Covid-19 pandemic that started in 2020, there has been a range of policy changes regarding international students that…
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Types of university compliance – and why they matter: Opinion
Many find ‘compliance’ either off-putting or unnecessarily tedious. In faat, fundamental to success is knowing the rules and regulations within any…
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The three branding challenges for Australian universities: Opinion
When it comes to branding and communications, the university sector is sometimes politely described as issues-rich. With student protests and…
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Beyond the ivory tower: universities need to prioritise the entrepreneurial mindset, not just new ideas
As universities consider their future in the 21st century, many are embracing the concept of “innovation” in their strategic plans.…
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Make online education thrive with human factors and ergonomics – opinion
Online education is continuing to grow and evolve, especially in higher education. Earning an associate, bachelors or master’s degree can…
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Addressing the disconnection of hybrid teaching and learning – opinion
Today’s modern learning spaces are undergoing a revolution of sorts as tertiary education continues evolving to accommodate the many ways…
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What to ask after “Are you OK?”
The close interaction between educators and students means they may notice changes in behavior, appearance, mood, or performance in students…
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Opinion: Polarising AI and academic integrity is detrimental to students
ChatGPT’s explosion into the mainstream quickly led to discourse on its impact on universities. What followed was a mishmash of…
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Analysis: Comparing international tertiary education systems
Australia is not the only country that seeks a lot from its tertiary education sector. The challenge for all countries…
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Three lessons Australian unis can learn from the UK
Universities across Australia are staring at challenging times ahead. Cost-of-living crisis, international student caps, growth in part-time students, rising costs…
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HEDx Podcast: How disruptive innovation fits into universities – Episode 130
Co-founder of the Clayton Christensen Institute Michael Horn joins Martin Betts this week to discuss a book he co-authored with…
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Opinion: Embrace change, VCs, or face a Clare and present danger on trust
Vice-chancellors have an image problem, which makes it hard for them to win any argument with Education Minister Jason Clare.…
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