News, comment and analysis on higher education and research in Australia
November 2024
University of Sydney review proposes ‘civility rule’ that requires ‘meaning of contested words’ to be made clear
Voice from the past: how one university is countering AI with ancient examination techniques
More than 300 Australian university executives make more money than state premiers, report reveals
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Dutton says Labor's student caps bill a 'dogs breakfast' as Greens slam 'race to the right' – video
Why does Dutton say Labor’s international student cap is ‘a dog’s breakfast’ – and what do universities think?
What can foreign students learn about political football?
The Guardian Essential report
Guardian Essential poll: almost half of Australian voters want Aukus reviewed after Donald Trump’s election win
Australia news live
Backflip on international student caps ‘baffling’, MP says – as it happened
‘Band-aid’: debt relief fails to address inequitable pricing of degrees, university students say
First Dog on the Moon
Good news kids – the government is going to do something about your massive Hecs debt!
Full Story
Students are drowning in debt. Will Labor’s plan help them? – Full Story podcast
Grogonomics
Labor cutting Hecs debt is not a perfect policy – but why the feigned outrage over ‘fairness’?
Greg Jericho
University fees to be set by new commission as Labor urged to reverse Scott Morrison’s price hikes
Labor’s wiping of 20% of Hecs debt barely moves the needle. Australia’s students need to be freed from their crushing debt
Harrison Brennan
Student debt relief will make ‘massive difference’ for young Australians, education minister says
University graduates to save $5,500, on average, in Albanese plan to wipe 20% of student debt
University graduates to save $680 a year, on average, as Albanese announces increase to Hecs threshold
October 2024
A thousand Australian university jobs are at risk. Who’s to blame for the dire financial state?
The university sector is shedding hundreds of jobs, with responsibility being laid at the feet of government reforms and poor management. How did we get here?
ACU to reimburse attenders and offer counselling after Joe de Bruyn’s anti-same-sex marriage speech
Vice-chancellor confirms university were aware of contents of former union leader’s graduation address ahead of time
Full Story
The ‘doomsday cult’ recruiting Australian university students - Full Story podcast
Medical editor Melissa Davey speaks to Reged Ahmad about the Shincheonji church’s bizarre recruitment strategies and alleged ‘coercive control’ tactics that include love-bombing and sleep deprivation
