Dr David Crabmunch is putting his 7-year-old son Josh to bed. Crabmunch has had a particularly gruelling day at his local university, where he works in the School of Behavioral Sciences, specialising in the sociology of emotions. Richard Hil writes.

The head of CIT says there are alternatives to a merger with Canberra University. By John Mitchell.

Women are in the majority in degree courses, with more men choosing TAFE skills, and most people seem comfortable with it. By Andrew Norton.

Rather than pushing governments aside, educators must work with them. By Stuart Middleton.

Competition from private providers means those in the VET sector have to improve their qualifications. By Andrew Smith.

The push for a smarter country will mean there has to be big growth in e-learning. By Malcolm King.

The financial crisis has put pressure on the EU to catch up with US and Japanese higher education and research. By Frans van Vught.

Department defends approach to public consultation on qualifications standards.

Students in universities across Australia have taken part in the pilot University Experience Survey.

Skills week will shine light on TAFEs