Funding reforms take some blame as more Australian jobs cut STEM-focused university warns that looming fee and subsidy changes may sharpen pandemic¡¯s bite By John Ross 20 October
Australia¡¯s parliament passes contentious fee reforms New ARC funding arrangements will also redirect more money to applied research By John Ross 19 October
New Zealand election heralds more tight times for universities Higher education well down the priority pecking order as resounding Labour win pushes policy into the centre By John Ross 19 October
The engineer whose adversity has spawned acoustic wizardry Sydney PhD graduate reflects on how his surprise disability gave rise to an academic career and better prospects for fellow sufferers By John Ross 18 October
Australia¡¯s ban on Chinese academic ¡®under review¡¯ Colleagues remain baffled at security bureau¡¯s exclusion of Australian literature expert By John Ross 13 October
Universities ¡®demand autonomy but overlook partners¡¯ subservience¡¯ Be more candid about the nature of your foreign collaborations and think about your own moral responsibilities, Australian parliamentarians warn universities By John Ross 13 October
Whistleblowers reject Murdoch claims over recruitment exoneration V-c says university¡¯s in-house ¡®assurance and enhancement¡¯ led to identification and resolution of international flaws By John Ross 12 October
New Zealand borders inch open to international students Wellington to allow overseas learners back earlier than expected, but only a select few will qualify By John Ross 12 October
New claims surface in South Pacific saga Vice-chancellor faces fresh charges of acting outside authority after old allegations deemed not ¡®material¡¯ By John Ross 10 October
A$1 billion research boost hailed but long-term outlook uncertain Australian budget package will tide over universities as they ¡®wait and see¡¯ if international fees rebound By Joyce Lau 8 October
Government gets votes needed to pass Australian funding reforms Controversial legislation comes under fire for reduced support for students, especially in arts and humanities By Joyce Lau 6 October
Lingering border restrictions ¡®risk New Zealand¡¯s Covid advantage¡¯ At least start processing visas, foreign students beg, as treasury defers hopes of students¡¯ return By John Ross 5 October