Australia and New Zealand

Fluctuating foreign fee flows helped fuel Australian sector’s addiction to sessional staff

Australian move to deny government subsidies to students who bomb out makes things worse for them, and no better for taxpayers

Australian institutions suspend recruitment from India’s north, just as politicians and vice-chancellors launch charm offensive

Disquiet as sandstone university hires interstate corporate lawyer to bargain on bosses’ behalf

Top-ranked institution joins UNSW, Wollongong and others in expressing support for indigenous voice to Australian parliament

Analyses find mounting debt is hindering people’s ability to buy homes and have children – with women disproportionately affected

As Kiwi researchers celebrate ‘equal’ access, sector leader warns that winning an uphill battle for grants from the ‘baffling’ programme could exacerbate funding inequalities

Focus on impact and deep evaluation far more important than whatever is in vogue, renowned education researcher says 

As the political currents enter a more favourable cycle, pan-regional institution’s boss looks to begin repair job on ‘regional’ campuses

While safety warnings have been used as political barbs, the latest one alerts students to legitimate threats

Union endorsement proves crucial, as direct pitches to staff falter

While analysts fear cost and debt blowout, loan scheme architect says it can work with careful design