Politics
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Universities Accord legislation passes
Education Minister Jason Clare yesterday announced that the Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill – dubbed ‘Gonski for…
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University governance ‘not fit for purpose’, inquiry finds
A NSW parliamentary inquiry says university governance needs an overhaul, calling for greater transparency, stronger oversight and more representative councils…
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IGR flags student support squeeze amid skills push
The Intergenerational Report warns student support payments will lag behind demographic pressures, raising concerns about university access as Australia pursues…
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Visa rules tighten for international students
New visa rules will restrict family members accompanying most international students and curb course-hopping as the government targets lower migration,…
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Labor changes to intl students sends ‘wrong message’
Universities have expressed concern over tighter international student visa rules, warning new restrictions on family members and visa transfers could…
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ANU cops new TEQSA conditions
The Australian National University (ANU) has become the first public university in Australia to have conditions imposed on its registration…
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Cancelled course misused by ‘shonks’
The government has announced it will be cancelling the Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) (GDML) for new international student enrolments…
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Uni autonomy in the wake of change
Universities Australia chair Carolyn Evans addressed the National Press Club on policy reform and university legislative autonomy as the debate…
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USyd workers strike over AI
University of Sydney NTEU branch members will strike for 24 hours today as part of planned industrial action due to…
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Change to ANU Act, apology to Liz Allen
The Australian National University has finally apologised to Dr Liz Allen over mistreatment and governance misconduct, whilst the ANU Act…
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Coalition would slash int’l students
The proposed immigration cuts announced by the Coalition in its budget reply last week will have lasting negative effects on…
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ATEC bill to be scrutinised by inquiry
Education Minister Jason Clare has explained to his colleagues exactly how his new education body would steward the tertiary education…
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Academics showcase alternative plan for ANU
Australian National University staff feel “fundamentally disconnected” from the university’s leadership, a group of academics told a federal governance inquiry…
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Consultant spend ‘relatively small,’ inquiry hears
The head of consultant Nous Group told a federal inquiry into university governance that most institutions have hired his firm,…
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Appointed council members defended at inquiry
Academics and businesspeople have given evidence to a NSW inquiry into university governance about the role appointed council members play…
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UTS academics pitch alternative to job cuts
The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) vice-chancellor has been asked whether he would consider an alternative restructure plan, written by…
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Senators ask Bishop about $800,000 expenses
Senators have grilled embattled Australian National University chancellor Julie Bishop on her spending habits after she racked up nearly $800,000 in expenses while…
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Jennifer Westacott on economic roundtable
Universities should offer shorter, cheaper, more accessible courses that recognise prior learning to play its part in boosting Australia's productivity,…
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NSW inquiry into ‘university crisis’
The NSW Upper House on Monday referred a Parliamentary inquiry into its universities to investigate and report on the “crisis”…
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Henderson opposes party policy on HECS
Former education opposition spokeswoman Sarah Henderson has broken rank with her party after she pushed for a flat indexation cap…
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Antisemitism action waiting on more info
Education Minister Jason Clare said the government will deliver its plan to tackle antisemitism after considering input from the Islamophobia…
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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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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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Economic 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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