Ministers head to India for talks on trade, security Ministers for foreign affairs and education will travel to India to improve trade and security ties, ahead of a large delegation led by the prime minister. AAP · Feb 27, 2023
Coalition likens support for voice to parliament in schools to ‘indoctrination’ Shadow education minister Sarah Henderson urges educational institutions against publicly supporting yes movement ahead of referendum The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2023
Disadvantaged students 'set up to fail' without support Liberal senator Sarah Henderson warns university students from disadvantaged backgrounds will be doomed to fail without more targeted support. AAP · Feb 22, 2023
Australian universities could open campuses in India in ‘broad-ranging’ education deal Minister Jason Clare will sign agreement on upcoming trip to India as experts point to ‘tremendous opportunities’ for Australia The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2023
'Silence is political': Universities urged to take stance on Voice referendum Indigenous academics have urged universities to play an active role in the Voice debate. The Canberra Times · Feb 22, 2023
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. AAP · Feb 21, 2023
Thousands of international students set to return to Australia amid rental crisis after China online learning ban More than 40,000 Chinese students are expected to return to Australia for face-to-face classes, after China announced a snap ban on online learning at foreign universities a fortnight ago. ABC News · Feb 10, 2023
Instant noodles and extra jobs: PhD candidates ‘barely scraping by’ on stipends below minimum wage Students are pleading for reforms amid rising rent and cost of living, as experts warn research could suffer if people are put off higher study The Guardian - AU · Jan 28, 2023
Iranian PhD students remain in limbo due to Australian visa delays despite securing scholarships With deadly protests in Iran exacerbating anguish, experts worry visa delays could risk a decline in Australian research standards The Guardian - AU · Jan 14, 2023
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." Newcastle Herald · Jan 3, 2023
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 · Dec 18, 2022
Universities call for controversial funding reforms to be scrapped Universities accord is a chance for a clean slate, Universities Australia chief says. The Canberra Times · Oct 23, 2022
Call for placement boost for more nurses The universities peak body has called for an expansion of clinical placements for nursing students to help solve skills shortages in the industry. AAP · Aug 30, 2022
Migration rebound slowed by Australians leaving the country since borders reopened Deloitte employment forecast adds to calls to improve pathways to permanency for skilled migrants and expand humanitarian visa program The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2022 ‘We need to fix this’: Australian education ministers to address nationwide teacher shortages Modelling suggests demand for secondary school teachers will outstrip graduates by more than 4,000 in coming years
The Conversation · Jul 14, 2022 Congratulations to the Pitch it Clever winners for 2022 The Pitch it Clever awards celebrate the work of researchers who have produced a one to two minute video explaining their work and its impact on the world.
The Canberra Times · Jul 5, 2022 Australia lagging further behind OECD on research, Universities Australia chair warns Universities Australia chair John Dewar will address the National Press Club on Wednesday.
The Conversation · Jun 19, 2022 How are PhD students meant to survive on two-thirds of the minimum wage? Over the decades, supportive parents of Australian students on the cusp of graduating from their undergraduate studies have occasionally been struck by a bewildering decision by their pride and joy. Instead of pursuing an appetising salary in a prestigious company, their student has instead decided to do the unthinkable: they’re…
The Conversation · Mar 24, 2022 Sexual assault and harassment on campus: universities haven't made reporting easy. They need effective regulation A report commissioned by Universities Australia released on Wednesday found one in 20 (4.5%) students had been sexually assaulted since starting at university.
ABC News · Mar 24, 2022 Which university is safest? This is how every Australian uni performed in a survey about sexual violence and harassment A survey investigating sexual harassment and sexual assault among students across 39 Australian universities reveals some institutions are recording results three times the national average. All 39 universities have been collated and ranked here.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2022 ‘Distressing and confronting’: online sexual harassment rises for Australian university students during Covid National survey finds one in six students have been sexually harassed, with gender diverse students affected worst
ABC News · Mar 23, 2022 Universities Australia apologises to victims as it releases National Student Safety Survey into sexual assault and harassment The head of Universities Australia has apologised to victims of sexual assault and harassment in university communities while releasing a damning report into the prevalence of the offences across the sector.
The Conversation · Mar 16, 2022 'Change the Course' set out to end sexual violence and harassment on campus. 5 years on, unis still have work to do The damning findings of Change the Course, the first national report on sexual violence and harassment at Australian universities, were released in 2017. In response, universities adopted a raft of recommendations, policies and institutional changes. The findings of the second National Student Safety Survey, conducted in 2021 by Universities Australia,…