Scrapping selective admissions would only postpone the inevitable For all the criticism it gets, the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank remains a cheap and efficient selection system that plausibly links entry criteria to academic outcomes, says Andrew Norton By Andrew Norton 24 May
Performance funding ‘risks unintended consequences’ in Australia Policy shift in Australia could penalise institutions that focus on widening participation, warns pro vice-chancellor By John Ross 22 May
Universities ‘must not retreat from challenges of post-truth era’ Australian vice-chancellor highlights value of being considered ‘in an environment of toxic speed’ By John Ross 22 May
With new space agency, Australian universities look to the stars A rediscovered fascination for space means blue-sky opportunities for universities By John Ross 22 May
‘Lumpy’ funding better than nothing, says Australia science chief Government pledges huge windfall for research facilities, but much of it will not be seen until the next decade By John Ross 19 May
Abolition of tuition fees forces New Zealand funding freeze No money left for universities after country’s government introduces free higher education By John Ross 17 May
Labor reaffirms backing for uncapped numbers in Australia Universities and sector experts welcome opposition pledge as boost for students and labour market By John Morgan 11 May
The Australian government is finally looking beyond the economics of higher education The new remit for the Higher Education Standards Panel flags up various regulatory issues that the minister wants to see addressed, says Gavin Moodie By Gavin Moodie 10 May
Research the winner in Australian budget Regional students and research facilities claim the spoils in a benign budget for universities By John Ross 8 May
More hefty pay rises for Australian vice-chancellors Average pay packages in Victoria push towards the A$1 million mark amid questions over whether spending more gets you better leadership By John Ross 7 May
Australian teaching funding freeze ‘will cost more than it saves’ Reduction in graduate numbers to hit economic growth and tax revenues, says pre-budget modelling By John Ross 6 May
Mortgage-scale student debt on the rise in Australia Government says new student debt figures strengthen the case for change By John Ross 5 May
