Recruitment blitz celebrates the power of top teachers A new advertising campaign will be rolled out across Australia in order to get more teachers into the profession. AAP · Oct 31, 2023
Australian universities urged to boost links with China Universities Australia chief executive Catriona Jackson has praised co-operation between tertiary institutions in China and Australia. AAP · Oct 25, 2023
Push to remove caps on uni places for Indigenous people Universities Australia has renewed its push to remove barriers to university places for Indigenous people living in urban areas. AAP · Jul 2, 2023
Jason Clare says going to university ‘makes you money’ as he defends 7% indexation rise in student loans Education minister says if he were to freeze indexation, it would cost taxpayers who might not have a degree The Guardian - AU · Jun 1, 2023
Universities call out record low research funding The federal government is facing calls to increase the level of funding for research, as universities rely heavily on international student fees. The New Daily · May 5, 2023
Opposition leader says no federal intervention needed – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2023
A 'carrot and stick' approach to university degrees isn't deterring students from studying humanities despite higher fees, academics say Brought in to funnel students into degrees that would address Australia's skill shortages, the Job Ready Graduate package slashed the student contribution of some degrees while hiking others, but enrolments in the arts is still popular, universities claim. ABC News · May 3, 2023
Controversial grant decisions by Coalition ministers eroded trust in Australian Research Council, review finds First review in two decades found at least six projects blocked by education ministers and calls for limits on ministerial intervention The Guardian - AU · Apr 20, 2023
Australian university reforms to incentivise Stem degrees over arts have ‘dismally failed’, peak bodies say Leading tertiary voices push for Morrison government policy to be scrapped, saying it hurts both students and universities The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2023
Universities call for fairer, better-funded system Peak bodies representing the Australian tertiary education sector are calling for a financial boost to make the nation's institutions more competitive. AAP · Apr 10, 2023
Uni chief to lead AUKUS partnership talks in Washington The head of Universities Australia will lead key talks in the US on future education partnerships to deliver the AUKUS submarine deal. AAP · Apr 9, 2023
Economic ties in focus for PM’s first India visit Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is heading to India in a bid to boost the bilateral relationship. The New Daily · Mar 7, 2023
Economic ties in focus for PM's first Indian innings Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is hoping his Indian tour fares better than the Australian cricket team as he goes into bat for a stronger economic partnership. AAP · Mar 7, 2023
International students almost back at pre-COVID levels International students from China starting degrees are set to return to pre-pandemic numbers by the end of the year. AAP · Feb 21, 2023
ABC News · Feb 17, 2023 International students are back, but they're struggling with Australia's rising cost of living In 2020, Scott Morrison told international students to go home if they couldn't support themselves. Now, Australia wants them back, but will they be treated better as the cost of living rises?
AAP · Jan 29, 2023 Unis welcome China's online study ban China has banned citizens from studying online at foreign universities, with the Australian sector hoping it sees some 40,000 international students return.
AAP · Dec 18, 2022 Universities back Aussie migration reset A peak university body says Australia's complex migration system is holding the nation back and allowing global competitors to benefit.
AAP · Oct 23, 2022 Extra university spots to upskill nation An extra 20,000 university places have been created in key fields to help address Australia's skill shortage.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2022 University students turn to ‘contract cheating’ amid housing crisis and lack of support Students living away from home, under family pressure or struggling with work are more likely to cheat on essays and assignments, one expert says
The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2022 ‘Just another barrier’: fears higher education changes are hitting Indigenous students hard The university sector says raised fees and tougher penalties for failing courses disproportionately affect First Nations people, who already face considerable hurdles
The New Daily · Aug 31, 2022 Talk to the chair: It’s lonely being a university lecturer, post-pandemic University lecturers have taken to social media to share their frustration at how lecturing nearly-empty halls has become their new normal.
AAP · Aug 30, 2022 Call for placement boost for more nurses The universities peak body has called for an expansion of clinical placements for nursing students to help solve skills shortages in the industry.
AAP · Aug 29, 2022 Education takes to stage at skills summit Tertiary and early childhood education advocates say they must be prioritised when the federal government creates its employment plan for the economy.
ABC News · Mar 24, 2022 Which university is safest? This is how every Australian uni performed in a survey about sexual violence and harassment A survey investigating sexual harassment and sexual assault among students across 39 Australian universities reveals some institutions are recording results three times the national average. All 39 universities have been collated and ranked here.