&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
Australian government moves to legislate on academic freedom &Real action* will come when the government changes the regulator*s standards, policy expert says By John Ross 28 October
Average Australian v-c*s pay smashes through A$1 million barrier Seven-figure pay packets raise questions over strategic leadership in year when universities* business model crashed By John Ross 28 October
King*s College London appoints Melbourne medical dean as next head Appointment continues a flourishing trend of university leaders hopping between UK and Australia By John Ross 27 October
A third of Australian sector &underpaying staff*, union?warns Some universities acknowledge &errors* totalling millions of dollars but deny deliberate &wage theft* By John Ross 27 October
Murdoch whistleblowers &overlooked* by regulator*s investigation Scant feedback raises transparency concerns over Australian regulator*s compliance activities By John Ross 27 October