A focus on first-year students is embracing tertiary education’s big picture. The longterm outcome for this blueprint is a person much better equipped for the workforce. Australian education is at a crossroads. Most students entering tertiary education will have had ...

With the demand for higher education booming worldwide, particularly in China and India, will universities be able to satisfy demand? And can Australia become a serious player in this expanding field? Our international education industry keeps expanding, which is good ...

Monash University vice-chancellor professor Margaret Gardner is to be the next chair of Universities Australia (UA). Gardner is set to succeed current UA chair professor Barney Glover, who is also vice-chancellor of Western Sydney University. Gardner will take the reins ...

Today’s students must be prepared for a continuously changing future in which adaptability and creativity will be highly prized. May I invite you to consider for a brief moment how your life’s journey has unfolded and taken you to the ...

The Australian National University aims to “reflect society in all its diversity” and to engage more closely with business under a new strategic plan announced by vice-chancellor professor Brian Schmidt. Outlining the plan to 1000 ANU staff on Thursday 9 ...

Three vice-chancellors have been recognised today by being inducted into the Order of Australia. University of Sydney vice-chancellor Dr Michael Spence will now have AC after his name as a Companion of the Order of Australia. Spence received the honour ...

As informed public debate and discourse recede, it is more important than ever for universities to engage politically. As my higher education colleagues and I look to begin a new academic year, there is a pervading sense that some ‘certainties’ ...

The University of Western Australia has elevated one of its senior executives to vice-chancellor. Professor Dawn Freshwater, who was acting vice-chancellor after professor Paul Johnson announced his departure from the role, has been selected as his permanent replacement. UWA chancellor Dr ...

University of Adelaide vice-chancellor professor Warren Bebbington has announced he will retire on April 30, 2017, eight months before his contract is due to expire. Bebbington advised U of A’s Council of his decision yesterday afternoon. He originally intended to see ...

At Central Queensland University (CQUniversity), it’s been a big year for opening and developing new sites to grant ever-expanding access. I grew up in Northamptonshire in the UK. Both my parents had left school when they were young, because of ...