Policy & Reform
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Chancellor’s council kicks VC pay to tribunal
The University Chancellors Council (UCC) on Tuesday said the Commonwealth Remuneration Tribunal should advise vice-chancellor pay packages, some of which…
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Why VR works for soft-skills training
Virtual reality isn’t a silver bullet replacement for lectures or labs, but it is the most practical method to support…
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University funding tied to antisemitism action
Universities could be subject to a ’report card’ that assesses their responses to antisemitism, which could result in cut funding,…
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ATEC starts work with reform agenda
Tertiary education's new steward will focus on allocating university funding, harmonising tertiary education and negotiating mission-based contracts.
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Alleged WSU hacker out on bail
An alleged hacker accused of ransoming gigabytes of data stolen from WSU has been released on bail.
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Costello ‘baby bonus’ kids boost enrolments
University commencement numbers have hit a record high, excluding the Covid-19 pandemic years, Department of Education data shows.
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What Betty Crocker can teach us about using AI
A speaker piqued a crowd's interest when he walked on stage with eggs, milk, butter, a bowl, a wooden spoon…
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Productivity roundtable should address RPL
Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced details about the roundtable that will build on the Productivity Commission's five key 'productivity pillars.'
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Inside Adelaide uni’s digital experience
Digital platforms are a key part of a positive student experience and will be a major focus for the new…
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Prime Minister announces productivity roundtable
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a productivity roundtable between business leaders, unions and community associations with the aim of boosting…
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New shadow education minister selected, Sarah Henderson “disappointed”
The dumped shadow minister said Liberal women have been “overlooked” in the new ministry.
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How to centralise assessment: Opinion
Most universities dream of a future that embraces digital assessment and exams, but the journey to get there is complex…
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Danny Liu explains USyd’s AI policy
The University of Sydney’s (USyd) new artificial intelligence (AI) learning and assessment policy is commonsense for both teachers and students,…
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New international education focus in Albanese ministry
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a new role overseeing international education with the appointment of Julian Hill as International…
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USyd responds to student concerns about ‘two-lane’ AI policy
The university arguably leading the sector in its use of artificial intelligence (AI) in assessment tasks has received criticism from…
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How Labor can use its strong majority to support universities
The higher education sector is craving stability and investment after the policy changes, regulation warnings and instability of Labor's last…
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Labor champions education accessibility in sweeping win
Australians have resoundingly re-elected Anthony Albanese as prime minister delivering Labor a huge majority, while Peter Dutton has lost his…
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Labor, Coalition and Green education policies compared
Australians go to the polls this Saturday to choose the next government. The Australian Labor Party, the Liberal-National Coalition and…
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$100m Coalition election promise to fund 200 regional medical students matches Labor
Regional and rural Australia’s doctor shortage is being targeted as an election issue by the Coalition, which is promising to…
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Education Minister’s western Sydney seat to be test for Labor
Education Minister Jason Clare's seat of Blaxland is considered safe, but the impacts of western Sydney's "melting pot" population on…
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Greens to push for free university in a hung parliament
Every Australian would be able to go to university or TAFE for free under a new Greens policy that would…
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Banks to waive HECS-HELP loans in mortgage applications
People with student debt can now borrow more for a house as new government guidance filters through to the banks.…
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Data breach affects 10,000 Western Sydney University students
Students from Western Sydney University (WSU) have had their data accessed and likely posted to the dark web in a…
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“I’m not sure it’s the Accord anymore”: Is our North Star already outdated?
Two prominent student-success-driven university leaders have urged immediate action to improve student success, warning against waiting for government green-lights like…
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Concern Dutton will push American-style crackdown on “woke” universities
The Coalition has warned it would use university regulator levers to review university degree course content to check for "woke"…
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