Education policy void looms as Australian government implodes Political meltdown scotches hopes for stability in university sector By John Ross 23 August
#MeToo: sexual harassment by students can no longer be ignored Sexual harassment of female lecturers by their students is one of the less discussed aspects of the interplay between gender and power in academia. Kate Cantrell tells her story By Kate Cantrell 23 August
The publication game leads to trivial pursuits Growing pressure to publish only in elite tier ignores the vital importance of lesser-ranked titles to academia and society, says Adam Graycar By Adam Graycar 23 August
Questions over Australia’s research institute transfer market A divorced institute still living with its ex raises questions about why research centres jump ship By John Ross 21 August
Women-only posts target gender imbalance in Australian academy University of Adelaide is latest institution to bar men from applying for specific roles By Chris Havergal 21 August
Australian universities draw one-fifth of funding from foreign fees Regulator’s figures reveal intensive student ‘churn’ and heavy concentration in business courses By John Ross 19 August
V-c to swap South Africa’s fees and funding battles for NZ’s own Outgoing Pretoria leader Cheryl de la Rey will take experience of adversity and diversity to new role at Canterbury By Anna McKie 19 August
Australian v-c calls for free speech principles ‘Dominant discourse of the censor’ must not trump free expression on campus, UWA head says By John Ross 17 August
Micro-credentials ‘undermine’ learning Billed as a remedy for career uncertainty, micro-credentials may play into bosses’ hands, critics warn By John Ross 16 August
Australian government takes over student insurance Government steps in after scams undermine consumer protection arrangements By John Ross 16 August
Australia: new data confirm slowing of Chinese student flows Prime minister’s charm offensive proves timely, as Chinese student visa applications stall By John Ross 14 August
Australian merger could be ‘world’s biggest’ and ‘influence rankings’ Adelaide neighbours progress merger plan with new discussion paper on pros and cons By John Ross 14 August