ANU slapped with conditions on registration following governance failures TEQSA imposes four conditions on ANU after governance review The Canberra Times · Sep 7
Government moves to overhaul ANU Council following 'governance failures' The reforms could set the standard for all universities. The Canberra Times · Aug 18
Julie Bishop resigns as Australian National University chancellor Former foreign minister steps down early as finance minister Katy Gallagher says embattled institution must continue ‘rebuilding trust and confidence’ The Guardian - AU · May 8
Australian universities to be graded on how well they deal with protests under antisemitism report card Exclusive: Leaked documents show how universities will be assessed under new system, which was fast-tracked after Bondi terror attack The Guardian - AU · Feb 4
Academics who say they are ‘pro-white’ and have ‘ethnic conception’ of Australia turn spotlight on Sydney’s Campion College Higher education regulator investigates Catholic institute after comments by academics, including endorsing the White Australia policy The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2025
Our new study found AI is wreaking havoc on uni assessments. Here’s how we should respond Artificial intelligence (AI) is wrecking havoc on university assessments and exams. The Conversation · Sep 16, 2025
Julie Bishop vows to stay on as ANU chancellor after vice-chancellor resigns amid leadership crisis Genevieve Bell’s resignation follows tumultuous period marked by redundancies, proposed course closures and allegations of a toxic work culture The Guardian - AU · Sep 11, 2025
Pocock questions Bishop’s ANU leadership as pressure builds for chancellor and vice chancellor to step down Independent senator claims there was ‘no faith’ in leadership of Genevieve Bell or Julie Bishop among university staff The Guardian - AU · Sep 9, 2025
‘Tackle racism in whatever form’: Labor defers response to contentious antisemitism proposals for universities Jason Clare says racism exists in ‘all its ugly forms’ at universities and the government will consider two other key reports before responding The Guardian - AU · Jul 16, 2025
After costly appeal and dispute over research standards, religious institution becomes Australia’s 44th university Australian College of Theology is the third theological institution to get university status since 2020, demonstrating growing power of religious providers The Guardian - AU · Jan 14, 2025
Lures and violent threats: old school cheating still rampant at Australian universities, even as AI rises Integrity experts say sites offering cheating services to students are hard to trace, and some are run by criminals willing to make threats of violence The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2024
Universities criticised for failed response after report details extent of sexual violence on campuses Committee describes ‘shameful state of affairs’ at Australia’s tertiary institutions and says findings are ‘serious indictment’ on sector The Guardian - AU · Sep 14, 2023
Why Australian universities are outsourcing courses to for-profit providers As courses go online, institutions are increasingly using external companies to deliver them, sparking concerns about quality and value for money The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2023
Australian university outsourcing: how can I tell if my online course is being run by a third party? Higher education institutions are using online program management companies for hundreds of courses. Here’s what you need to know The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2022 ‘Full-on robot writing’: the artificial intelligence challenge facing universities AI is becoming more sophisticated, and some say capable of writing academic essays. But at what point does the intrusion of AI constitute cheating?
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
AAP · Aug 5, 2022 Regulator blocks student cheating websites The higher education regulator has barred access to 40 websites after developing new protocols with telcos and the communications industry.
The Conversation · Mar 24, 2022 Sexual assault and harassment on campus: universities haven't made reporting easy. They need effective regulation A report commissioned by Universities Australia released on Wednesday found one in 20 (4.5%) students had been sexually assaulted since starting at university.