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How a World War II airbase became some of Canberra's most sought-after homes

The Tocumwals were a post-war solution to a desperate housing crisis.

The Canberra Times

From toddlers to teens, ACT mums share a lifetime of love and lessons

Prominent Canberra mums reveal success secrets this Mother's Day.

The Canberra Times

Recruitment blitz celebrates the power of top teachers

A new advertising campaign will be rolled out across Australia in order to get more teachers into the profession.

AAP

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Australian universities urged to boost links with China

Universities Australia chief executive Catriona Jackson has praised co-operation between tertiary institutions in China and Australia.

AAP

Canberra universities drop in world rankings for a second year

The drop could be due to ranking methodology changes, an ANU spokesperson said.

The Canberra Times

Push to remove caps on uni places for Indigenous people

Universities Australia has renewed its push to remove barriers to university places for Indigenous people living in urban areas.

AAP

Jason Clare says going to university ‘makes you money’ as he defends 7% indexation rise in student loans

Education minister says if he were to freeze indexation, it would cost taxpayers who might not have a degree

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'The perfect storm': What the budget means for Newcastle graduates

'For our region, we've got excessive growth in housing cost, relatively low wages and high indexation.'

Newcastle Herald

Universities call out record low research funding

The federal government is facing calls to increase the level of funding for research, as universities rely heavily on international student fees.

The New Daily

Opposition leader says no federal intervention needed – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

A 'carrot and stick' approach to university degrees isn't deterring students from studying humanities despite higher fees, academics say

Brought in to funnel students into degrees that would address Australia's skill shortages, the Job Ready Graduate package slashed the student contribution of some degrees while hiking others, but enrolments in the arts is still popular, universities claim.

ABC News

Controversial grant decisions by Coalition ministers eroded trust in Australian Research Council, review finds

First review in two decades found at least six projects blocked by education ministers and calls for limits on ministerial intervention

The Guardian - AU

Australian university reforms to incentivise Stem degrees over arts have ‘dismally failed’, peak bodies say

Leading tertiary voices push for Morrison government policy to be scrapped, saying it hurts both students and universities

The Guardian - AU

Universities call for fairer, better-funded system

Peak bodies representing the Australian tertiary education sector are calling for a financial boost to make the nation's institutions more competitive.

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Uni chief to lead AUKUS partnership talks in Washington

The head of Universities Australia will lead key talks in the US on future education partnerships to deliver the AUKUS submarine deal.

The New Daily

Economic ties in focus for PM’s first India visit

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is heading to India in a bid to boost the bilateral relationship.

AAP

Economic ties in focus for PM's first Indian innings

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is hoping his Indian tour fares better than the Australian cricket team as he goes into bat for a stronger economic partnership.

AAP

International students almost back at pre-COVID levels

International students from China starting degrees are set to return to pre-pandemic numbers by the end of the year.

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International students are back, but they're struggling with Australia's rising cost of living

In 2020, Scott Morrison told international students to go home if they couldn't support themselves. Now, Australia wants them back, but will they be treated better as the cost of living rises?

The Canberra Times

ANU vice-chancellor explains shock resignation, calls for fairer uni funding

Professor Brian Schmidt is looking forward to spending time in the vineyard when he steps down from vice-chancellor role.

AAP

Unis welcome China's online study ban

China has banned citizens from studying online at foreign universities, with the Australian sector hoping it sees some 40,000 international students return.

Newcastle Herald

COVID testing requirement doesn't close door to Chinese university students

"This is a sensible measure in response to the evolving situation in China, and mirrors what other countries are doing."

AAP

Universities back Aussie migration reset

A peak university body says Australia's complex migration system is holding the nation back and allowing global competitors to benefit.

AAP

Extra university spots to upskill nation

An extra 20,000 university places have been created in key fields to help address Australia's skill shortage.

The Canberra Times

Universities call for controversial funding reforms to be scrapped

Universities accord is a chance for a clean slate, Universities Australia chief says.

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