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While South Australian vice-chancellors see few downsides from an amalgamation, their western counterparts take a different view

In a busy decade following two decades of inaction, the ranks of institutions bearing the ‘university’ title has expanded at almost one a year

‘Vanity project’ to meet domestic health workforce needs would be ‘more socially accountable’, proponent says

Education faculties say they are already delivering the ‘core content’ now mandated in their degrees

‘Psychosocial harm’ clauses in workplace safety laws elevate administrators’ mental health obligations, expert warns

‘Morally supportive’ but implicitly dismissive, universities exacerbate students’ struggles with their ‘child-free’ ethos

Analysts are enthusiastic about microcredentials but unsure about their suitability in universities

Western Sydney University joins Victorian and Queensland institutions in seeking presence in the world’s third biggest democracy

Students’ sometimes unexpected use of AI, from generating emails to translating their original work, is encouraging a ‘rethink’ by academics

While the two governing councils have agreed to a combined university, many still need convincing – not least, opposition and crossbench parliamentarians

But almost half of surveyed students still want to work more than the newly raised cap

Union president at transgender row university backs action against ‘bigots’, but draws the line at property destruction

Staff ‘shell-shocked’ as declining enrolments, mounting costs and investment reversal trigger call for voluntary redundancies

Critics say a temporary boost, in the form of money that had been earmarked for universities anyway, will not compensate for starvation rations

While college press has a special place in the nation’s psyche, a legal ‘loophole’ leaves it exposed

Observers welcome ‘funding correction’, bankrolled from ‘transfer of underspends’ amid flagging enrolments, but say permanent solutions are needed

Overhaul of rule that removes student access to government subsidies if they do not complete at least half of their subjects under ‘active consideration’

Journals’ predilection for data availability statements makes little difference to readers’ chances of getting their hands on the data

Pollster acknowledges limitations of survey but says findings show need for government, regulator and institutions to take the issue seriously

‘Staff have been doing more with less, while money is thrown at a political consultant,’ union fumes

Tough job market forces authorities to introduce measures aimed at simplifying graduates’ entry into the workplace

Unions and management should strike ‘grand bargain’ to resolve issue that ‘casts a shadow’ over the sector, says outgoing leader

Revenue and visa applications reach record levels, but have not yet translated into record student numbers

Australian government advised to ban agents from taking commission for recruiting foreign students already in country and to ‘link’ visas to institutions

As more universities lay out plans to reduce emissions, the calculations can be almost as tough as the targets

‘Lottery’ for mandated replication studies would encourage ‘greater care’ over ‘datasets’, Australian researchers argue

University ‘reviewing’ fair work umpire’s decision to reject clarification that ‘contemporaneous consultation’ means ‘within a week’

Head of Melbourne University leads plaudits as rival chief accepts elevation

Don’t put scientists in a ‘boxing ring’, Australia urged, as bereaved mother walks free from 20-year incarceration

Notwithstanding their financial reliance on foreigners, universities down under must consider the ‘value proposition’ for the students

Western donors can best help South Pacific students by helping them stay put, Brisbane forum hears

Mandatory unpaid work experience that forms part of nursing and teaching degrees in Australia plunges students into ‘placement poverty’, Queensland forum hears

‘Utopian’ approach needed that allows universities to judge for themselves what changes would have most impact, THE event hears

Enrolment declines and surging costs also take a toll on operating margins for universities in Australia’s most populous state

Issue was not a problem before inflation started sky-rocketing but has now led to calls for system to be overhauled

The proportion of students who want their universities to ramp up networking opportunities has quintupled, Australasian survey finds

UQ flags new residential complex as accommodation council urges students to ‘pounce’ on mid-year vacancies

Senators hear that a waiting period for pregnancy coverage is endangering mothers and babies

Restructure proposal follows enrolment crash and sub-inflation boost to teaching subsidies

As Universities Accord shines a spotlight on equity, new research finds that the most propitious pathway is little trodden

Doubts over effectiveness fail to douse enthusiasm from duelling governments and businesses

Australian universities outside cities say building more accommodation will help students and local communities

While national budget includes big increase to tertiary education funding rates, it still falls short of inflation

Australian Research Council promises more work on national security after internal review

Students may be using homework help service to gain ‘solutions to assessment tasks’, Teqsa worries

‘Border integrity’ focus has blinded authorities to dodgy onshore practices in international education, Australian parliamentarians say

Posters calling philosopher a ‘fascist’ appear on campus after she backed event branded ‘dehumanising’ by her boss

While new prime minister has nominated science and skills as budget priorities, sector fears any investment will fall short of inflation

With cash, equipment and time on their hands, holidaymakers can add scale to citizen science projects, review finds

Healthy result provides ‘financial sustainability’ in a ‘volatile higher education sector’, vice-chancellor says

‘Census’ of research integrity advisors finds that their role is unknown to many, sometimes including themselves

Government crackdown on student ‘poaching’ could curb legitimate university activities and hit enrolments, experts warn

University leaders under pressure to do more with less amid demands from students for a ‘great hybrid experience’

Academics’ rush to cater for different learning preferences with plethora of readings, videos and slides leaves course participants fatigued

Australian universities push responsibility for casualisation onto Canberra’s funding arrangements

As rentals become scarcer and dearer, international students are increasingly unwilling to travel without pre-arranged lodgings

May Day rallies kick off a ‘week of action’ from coast to coast, as more union branches plan stoppages – and others reach agreement

Rare involvement of learned academy in establishing ‘reasonable doubt’ over child murder conviction paves way for mechanisms to forestall future injustices

Figures indicate ‘crisis point’ for spending on science and innovation, learned academy warns

Home affairs minister flags better migration pathways for foreign students, but tougher entry standards in the first place