Empty theatre posing as strategy will force universities off the stage Four factors are demanding a radical strategic rethink at universities in Australia and around the world, says Massimo Garbuio By Massimo Garbuio 21 October
Australian review ‘fails to tackle basic research funding crisis’ ‘Transformative’ change will not happen unless panel outlines ‘coherent’ vision for R&D, representative bodies warn By John Ross 18 October
Southern Queensland taps Canadian leader as next vice-chancellor 51³Ô¹Ïcoming of sorts for criminologist Paul Mazerolle, who faces challenge of returning institution to surplus By John Ross 17 October
Australian focus on local skill needs ‘a disservice to neighbours’ The needs of students and their homelands – not their hosts – should govern international education offerings, policymakers told By John Ross 17 October
Foreign graduates’ career outcomes ‘better than credited’ Alignment between study and work improving, particularly in health and education By John Ross 17 October
‘Big four becomes big 14’ in dominating international education Anglophone destinations no longer rule the roost, but experts say composition and quality should matter more than volume By John Ross 16 October
‘Sampling’ of foreign students’ English skills mooted by Canberra Potential language reforms part of a bigger ‘social licence’ project, assistant minister tells conference By John Ross 15 October
Australia to change student visa processing rules again Government ‘will not back off’ from managing size and shape of onshore international enrolments, assistant minister warns By John Ross 15 October
Multiple possibilities now the norm for student globetrotters Most prospective students have at least three countries in the frame, survey finds By John Ross 15 October
New Zealand creates single research funder to ‘simplify’ system Universities cautiously welcome changes intended to cut down on bureaucracy, but are wary of narrowing focus By John Ross 14 October
Former university executive named shadow education minister Antisemitism and Indigenous voice campaigner Julian Leeser appointed Liberal education spokesman By John Ross 13 October
Spike in student recruitment from Bangladesh prompts warnings Australian enrolments from eighth most populous country quadruple but some institutions in UK suspending ‘high risk’ ties By John Ross 13 October
