John Ross joined Times Higher Education?as?APAC editor in February 2018. He was previously higher education and science correspondent with The Australian newspaper. He has won the National Press Club’s Higher Education Journalist of the Year award three times, most recently in 2022, and has been shortlisted six times. He holds a communications degree from what is now the University of Technology Sydney. He swims in the Pacific Ocean every day, drinks too much coffee and plays Galician bagpipes quite badly.
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Articles by John Ross
Australia’s underwhelming success in making university enrolments more equitable underlines the need to ‘address schooling’, forum hears
While scores of doctoral students have at long last received permission to travel Down Under, the waiting list is long
Focus on jobs and commercialisation inconsistent with sector’s ‘intrinsic purposes’, says Simon Marginson
As Australia pins workforce hopes on generous post-study work rights, research suggests universities must improve careers services
Freezing graduate debt and raising repayment thresholds could disadvantage those who never went to university, Australian departments say
Panel advises against punitive performance funding measures, opting for financial incentives and transparency
Demands of part-time jobs lead some students to settle for lower grades, with balancing commitments now biggest source of stress
China studies programmes and language courses are on the decline, just as understanding of the superpower is needed most
As well-connected academic prepares to take the helm at her alma mater’s branch campus, she reflects on the opportunities – and challenges – for the institution and the nation
Broad agreement on the impacts of loan repayment arrangements, but less agreement on the remedies
Fluctuating foreign fee flows helped fuel Australian sector’s addiction to sessional staff
Australian move to deny government subsidies to students who bomb out makes things worse for them, and no better for taxpayers
Australian institutions suspend recruitment from India’s north, just as politicians and vice-chancellors launch charm offensive
Disquiet as sandstone university hires interstate corporate lawyer to bargain on bosses’ behalf
As Deakin plans first overseas outpost on Indian soil, it says the learnings will flow both ways
Top-ranked institution joins UNSW, Wollongong and others in expressing support for indigenous voice to Australian parliament
Analyses find mounting debt is hindering people’s ability to buy homes and have children – with women disproportionately affected
As the political currents enter a more favourable cycle, pan-regional institution’s boss looks to begin repair job on ‘regional’ campuses
While safety warnings have been used as political barbs, the latest one alerts students to legitimate threats
Union endorsement proves crucial, as direct pitches to staff falter
While analysts fear cost and debt blowout, loan scheme architect says it can work with careful design
Buyer displays ‘confidence’ in Australasian student flows, as vendor exits region
Multibillion-dollar industry bouncing back as visa grants and international arrivals surge
Australian armed forces need new blood but are also keen on exchange, says Tanya Monro
