COVID-19
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International Education
State and territory governments throw a lifeline to help international students
Universities Australia has welcomed recent moves by Tasmania, Queensland and Western Australia to support international students affected by the COVID-19…
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Industry & Research
How COVID-19 has opened our eyes to other ‘catastrophic’ global threats: Report
Perhaps one of the only ‘benefits’ of a pandemic like COVID-19 is that it can trigger countries to reassess other dangers…
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Commentary
Rethinking teaching and learning during COVID-19 disruption: Opinion
COVID-19 has compelled higher education institutions in many countries to suspend classroom teaching. In Hong Kong, the transfer to online…
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News
No ‘Year 13’ as unis develop alternative assessments for next year’s intake
Education Minister Dan Tehan has made an assurance that all Australian students will graduate with an ATAR this year, despite…
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Funding
Universities help COVID-19 castaways as education minister says there’ll be no emergency funding
Seven universities belonging to the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) group have committed to supporting students through the COVID-19 crisis by…
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News
Universities Australia says government support needed to ensure sector is part of national recovery
The ability of Australia’s 39 universities to assist in national recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic will be compromised without government…
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News
We’re all in this together: five expert ideas for government and community to tackle COVID-19
Experts from Sydney University's Sydney Policy Lab and University College London argue that government decisions and technical developments alone are…
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International Education
Higher ed sector seeks more government help for struggling international students
Universities Australia chief executive Catriona Jackson said the peak body will continue to consult with government after Prime Minister Scott …
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News
Contact tracers: The virus detectives of the world
The release of the 2011 film Contagion starting Kate Winslet introduced the world to contact tracers: highly skilled individuals who…
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News
Remote invigilation: How UNE handles online exams
The University of New England is sharing lessons from its approach to online exams as institutions work to maintain schedules…
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News
Australian university students call for ‘pass’ or ‘fail’ grading changes
Students at two of Australia’s highest-ranking universities are urging their peers to sign a petition to change the grading system…
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News
Prioritising staff, expecting to lose thousands of students: Professor Rufus Black outlines UTAS’s immediate future
The University of Tasmania’s vice-chancellor Professor Rufus Black said in the face of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic he would prioritise…
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News
Tuberculosis vaccine to be given to healthcare workers in fight against COVID-19
Australian infectious disease researchers are trialling a vaccine against COVID-19 on healthcare workers. Professor Kathryn North, director of the Murdoch…
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News
COVID-19 ‘likely’ to affect Australia’s birth rate, relationships and population
A leading demographer believes Australians will be less likely to have babies, and the nation will experience changes in population…
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News
US uni draws ire for inviting students back to campus
A US university is in hot water over its decision to invite students back to campus amid the country’s COVID-19…
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News
Staying socially connected in an isolated world: Professor Marc Stears
While it might sound trite, the world as we know it has changed for now. Not only has this "invisible…
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News
ANU professor recommends HECS-style loans to soften COVID-19 economic crash
The architect of Australia’s original Higher Education Contribution Scheme – known as HECS – is calling on the government to…
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News
Cambridge students push for option to retake final year, grading alternatives
University of Cambridge students have called on their pro-vice chancellor of education to let them opt for the postponement of…
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International Education
Keeping our unis operating during the COVID-19 pandemic – Michael Sankey
When the COVID-19 pandemic initially took off in China, grave fears were held for Australia's university sector. This was primarily…
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News
COVID-19 update: unis pause classes as further restrictions announced
The government has tightened restrictions on gatherings and travel due to the spread of COVID-19 and, with more measures predicted…
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News
USyd, UNSW students test positive for COVID-19
Two students at New South Wales universities have been diagnosed with coronavirus over the weekend. The University of Sydney on…
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Top Stories
Government’s stimulus package a shot in the arm for apprentices, trainees
The peak body for over 100 Group Training Organisations (GTOs) in Australia last week welcomed an injection of cash to…
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International Education
UTAS hit hard, SCU closes campuses as COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc across university sector
[An earlier version of this story incorrectly mentioned the University of the Sunshine Coast instead of Southern Cross University. Campus…
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News
Unis offer bursaries to students unable to travel to Australia
Universities are continuing to reach into their coffers to assist students affected by the government’s China travel ban, with Australian…
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News
Researchers identify two coronavirus strains
Scientists in China studying the outbreak of disease caused by the coronavirus say they have found that two main strains…
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