Australia and New Zealand

Australian sector pitches for a ‘reset’ as it gathers in the seat of government

Deemed surplus to needs as their university amassed a A$200 million buffer, UWA social scientists find welcome at Curtin

New approach ‘a great outcome’ for those fearing impacts of the ‘most bone-headed idea ever’

While policy incentivises retention, approved leaves of absence are counted as attrition

While Covid may have ushered record numbers of Australians to university, a chipper labour market is luring them away again

Dearth of data undermines understanding of cancel culture and other campus codes of silence

While some fields have been exempted from a contentious imposition on international doctoral students, sector still fears overkill

Former attorney general turned security professor says avoiding ‘overreach’ is as important as protecting public safety

Australian educators demand ‘clarity’ on whether pandemic concessions will be extended

University’s ‘strong’ financial results energise union calls for job security and pay rises

Relatively benign system under strain from soaring inflation, fee hikes and reduced repayment thresholds

Australian research highlights need for more than a front-end focus on boosting diversity