Australia and New Zealand

Rather than focusing on students’ plans after they graduate, Canberra should assure itself of their commitment to study

With fervent political support and promises of substantial funding, on-again off-again amalgamation now appears viable

Australian universities ‘have work to do’ to recover international student enrolments

There must be full transparency over the costs and benefits of a merged Adelaide University, says Binoy Kampmark 

Civility works well as a campus norm, and lawful rights must be protected, but ‘respect’ mandates are misguided, says Geoff Sharrock

Professional staff say ‘yes’, academics say ‘no’ as another Australian university bypasses the union

Home affairs minister pledges to speed up admission of world’s ‘best and brightest’

Australian university representatives warn of unintended consequences from two-year limit in new workplace relations act

High upfront costs defeated the most recent proposal for the two South Australian institutions to join forces back in 2018 but now things have changed

John Ross honoured at prestigious national ceremony for his work examining the sector’s relationship with Australia’s main political parties

White paper vows to reshape science sector but also shies away from suggested creation of base operating grants for institutions

While unions see applications in the private college sector, Australian universities worry about being forced to enter collective bargaining