higher education
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In the News
University sexual assault survivors need more options
Most students who experience sexual assault never report it to their university. New research suggests restorative justice could provide an…
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Industry & Research
What HILDA says about higher education
Nearly half of Australian workers believe they have more education than their job requires, prompting debate about whether Australia’s push…
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AI
Is it time to ditch AI detection tools?
A researcher is calling for schools and universities to abandon AI detection software, arguing the technology is too unreliable and…
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On Campus
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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Funding
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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In the News
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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Policy & Reform
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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On Campus
Universities criticised for OpenAI deals
UNSW and the University of Sydney have partnered with OpenAI to roll out ChatGPT Edu, expanding AI access for students…
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Industry & Research
Podcast: The importance of undergraduate research
Dr Sharon Saunders, Ben Roden-Cohen, Dr Lilia Mantai and Claudia Ghosn discuss how undergraduate research develops confidence, skills and career…
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In the News
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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AI
Can AI truly recognise student needs?
Unis are using AI for a range of purposes. From a student’s perspective, most uses fall into four familiar functions:…
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Commentary
The long tail of Covid-19 on VET
What are the effects of Covid-19 on the latest cohort of students coming into the vocational education system? The students…
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Industry & Research
Podcast: Connect the dots between VET and unis
In the first of two conversations on connecting VET and universities the executive director of ATEC talks to those already…
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Workforce
$11m underpayment bill hits UQ
The University of Queensland has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman after underpayments totalling about $11…
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In the News
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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Workforce
Hidden education workforce needs oversight
When the NSW Auditor-General released its 2025 report into the state’s universities, much of the attention landed on one figure:…
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Industry & Research
HEDx: Shaping higher education’s future
From technology, to the value of student voice, to diverse perspectives and teaching innovation, this episode digs deep into how…
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VET & TAFE
Op-ed: Beyond Free TAFE completion metrics
While critics focus on course completions, evidence indicates most TAFE learners achieve their employment goals, raising questions about whether current…
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Industry & Research
Perils of part-time study
Part-time students now make up more than a third of Australian university enrolments, but researchers say institutions remain geared towards…
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Industry & Research
What is the future of scientific research?
The federal budget delivered targeted boosts for science agencies but stopped short of the sweeping reforms recommended in the Ambitious…
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Industry & Research
Universities urged to value local publishing
A third of Australia’s academic journals already operate under the diamond open‑access model, but new research shows they rely heavily…
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Technology
UNSW’s AI companions for student wellbeing
UNSW researchers have developed AI companions designed to support students experiencing loneliness and isolation. The bilingual digital characters, Tom and…
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Policy & Reform
Accord: Government forms implementation committee
In his response to the Universities Accord final report, Education Minister Jason Clare has established an advisory committee that will…
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Analysis
HEDx Podcast: How are US universities faring? – Episode 115
CampusReview · HEDx Podcast - How are US universities faring? - Episode 115 The Australian university sector is focused on…
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Commentary
HEDx Podcast: How universities can successfully merge – Episode 114
CampusReview · HEDx Podcast: How universities can successfully merge - Episode 114 Anthony Finkelstein is the vice-chancellor of City, University…
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