Australian universities lose bid to escape foreign relations law Red tape and institutional autonomy arguments fail to sway committee scrutinising law that affects universities¡¯ overseas partnerships By John Ross 5 November
Student mental health ¡®holding up¡¯ during pandemic Australian surveys, focused on Melbourne in lockdown, uncover surprisingly upbeat findings By John Ross 4 November
Most of Australia¡¯s Chinese students now studying remotely Shift reflects growing acceptance of online education By John Ross 4 November
Regulator investigates as university attracts minister¡¯s ire Regional Australian university under cloud as it argues the toss over transparency commitments By John Ross 2 November
China influence case tests academic freedom in New Zealand The silencing of a China expert turns into broader debate about academic freedom and foreign ties By Joyce Lau 2 November
¡®Unconventional¡¯ module choices ¡®hamper struggling students¡¯ Less academically inclined students should not spread their net too widely, Australian research suggests By John Ross 1 November
Former lobby group chief leaves University of Canberra Belinda Robinson leaves to focus on board roles By John Ross 30 October
Job losses ¡®won¡¯t affect quality of teaching¡¯, says government Australian universities are matching staffing levels to workload, Department of Education, Skills and Employment tells senators By John Ross 29 October
Funding council ¡®not stepping in¡¯ to defend researchers Fiery Senate estimates session probes funding councils¡¯ 'natural justice' obligations when researchers are impugned By John Ross 29 October
Academic overwork ¡®leaves no?time for keeping healthy¡¯ Health and exercise needs overlooked as work demands and self-expectations leave time for little else By John Ross 29 October
Gravitational shockwaves deliver Australia¡¯s top science prize Award reflects trend towards huge international research teams By John Ross 28 October
Anthony Fauci: scientists must ¡®speak persistently¡¯ to?politicians White House coronavirus adviser focuses on antivirals rather than vaccine at University of Melbourne forum By John Ross 28 October