The Albanese government should resurrect the 50-year-old policy of former Labor Prime Minister Gough Whitlam and abolish university fees, said University of Melbourne vice-chancellor Duncan Maskell. In his annual vice-chancellor’s address on Tuesday, Professor Maskell said the reintroduction of university ...

The University of Sydney has introduced its first international space law course, opening the door to a range of research opportunities for scholars in the space arena. The new postgraduate unit, set to begin next semester, will explore the legal ...

A new project has been launched to provide training and support for nurse educators and facilitate clinical placements to drive more nursing students into residential aged care homes. The University of Canberra was granted $2.1m as part of the government's Aged ...

The SkillsFuture initiative in Singapore is a globally leading example of industry, government and higher and further education institutions working together to plan for and deliver the lifelong learning strategy of a nation.  There are now broader global moves towards ...

Prestigious medical research body, the Woolcock Institute, is being welcomed with open arms by Macquarie University after being left homeless when the University of Sydney sold its building. The Woolcock, arguably the world’s top medical research institution in respiratory and ...

Caps on international student numbers are being canvassed as part of the milestone Australian Universities Accord, as Accord panel chairwoman Mary O’Kane reveals the opportunity to teach more overseas students offshore is “definitely on the table”. Announced last year by ...

Former Monash vice-chancellor Margaret Gardner AC has been appointed as Victoria's next Governor. On Monday, Premier Daniel Andrews announced that Professor Gardner would start her new role at the beginning of August after she concludes her role with Monash University. ...

Michael Fung as Director of the Institute for the Future of Education at Tecnologico de Monterrey in Mexico, is the architect of the Skills Future lifelong learning strategy in Singapore. He shares thoughts on the global move towards lifelong learning and a competency based approach ...

For the second year, Western Sydney University has ranked first worldwide for its commitment to gender equality, wellbeing, climate action and global sustainability. WSU has topped over 1,500 universities from 112 countries and scored first place in the latest round ...

A Flinders University researcher has received funding to reduce food insecurity in South Australia by enhancing food preservation, minimising waste, and providing healthy options in food relief banks. Through the new Australian Research Council industry fellowship, Flinders Professor Svetlana Bogomolova ...