A reluctance is growing among international academics to travel to China for research-related work and academic conferences, even if COVID-19 border restrictions become more flexible.  One academic who is being detained in China is Yuan Keqin, both a Chinese national ...

Paul Jeans has been reappointed as the chancellor of the University of Newcastle, following a backlash against former deputy Prime Minister Mark Vaile’s appointment and his decision to stand down.  University council members made the decision yesterday. Reflecting on the ...

The recent summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was attended by the Chairman of the State Administration Council (SAC) of Myanmar, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. The fact that ASEAN invited Min Aung Hlaing despite ...

While many in academic circles predicted that female scientists, particularly mothers, would be disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the evidence has now become clear.  An article published in the journal Science, which draws together data from both surveys and ...

It’s a date that has become so contested in Australia that every year the number of opinion columns, protests and social media quarrels devoted to the issue continue to proliferate exponentially. January 26. Depending on one’s background and ideological stance, ...

CampusReview · Swearing and Australia's national culture |Dr Amanda Laugesen Australians are known for their colourful language; indeed, it’s been called part of our national identity. But why, generally, are we considered a nation that loves swear words and where ...

CampusReview · Trump, polls and the global order | Professor Mark Kenny Although little credibility has been given to US President Donald Trump’s claims that the 2020 election was a fraud, he obstinately holds on to office, delaying the transition ...

As Australia’s biggest trading partner, resetting tense political and trade relations between Australia and China is a key priority for Australia. And, according to a report released yesterday, both countries collaborating to address both the health and economic challenges caused ...

Australia’s university sector has emphasised the need for further consultation on Australia’s proposed foreign relations bill, with a new parliamentary report reflecting some of the sector’s concerns on international agreement laws. Yesterday, the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation ...

The University of Sydney (USYD) will review an article that appeared in its student newspaper Honi Soit following a backlash from the Hindu community. The article, titled ‘How a Nation of Mystics, Occultists, and Yogis became “Hindus”’, has been labelled ...