The extent to which Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) compliance is monitored has been an area of debate for many years. Between 2001-2011 the enhancement led audit by the Australian Universities Quality Agency (AUQA) placed less emphasis on institutional compliance with ...

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’ ...

Charles Sturt University vice-chancellor professor Andrew Vann has renewed his contract and will stay at the helm until 2021. For his next term, Vann said he'd ensure CSU added value to the communities it was a part of. This meant, ...

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 ...

The way we work is being reshaped, redefined and reimagined with the continual emergence of new technologies. Organisations are adopting technology to increase efficiencies and outcomes, and go to market in new ways. This is stimulating change in every aspect ...

As the dust settles on the government’s proposed changes to VET-FEE HELP, we should be reminded of the need for proper consultation prior to broad reforms. VET-FEE HELP, Australia’s vocational loans scheme, has always typified my idea of the Aussie ...