University funding and finances
UUK says shortfall in teaching money is baked in to higher education funding system as institutions brace for new tax in upcoming budget
In wide-ranging interview, crisis-hit universitys interim principal admits further redundancies are uncomfortable for ministers and acknowledges moral hazard of 瞿62 million bailout
Last-ditch attempts to minimise harm of incoming tax on international student fees splits sector, as research intensive universities set to save millions but post-92s would pay more
New incentives needed to encourage collaboration and specialisation among providers, conference hears
As government finalises legislation for forthcoming commission, architect expands its to-do list
New modelling suggests one in six English higher education institutions will have less than 30 days liquidity in 2025-26
Australia should focus on training required number of fluent experts and leave basic translation to AI, Asia expert says
University leaders should advocate for grants to be diverted to early years education to reduce later attainment gaps, conference hears
New health and welfare payments mandated in countrys budget will leave institutions unable to fulfil their mission, scholars say
Government and business should pick up the tab for national priorities, says opposition leader turned university boss
More than half of deans say parent universities want them to enrol more students, as leaders express concern over growing disparities
University says financial uncertainties continue as governments proposed student levy will wipe out any benefits from rising tuition fees
Qantas and McDonalds move into Australian higher education delivery, offering institutions employer-led pathways and potential new income streams
Most voters believe universities are unduly focused on revenue and their students shoulder an excessive share, survey finds
More interventionist, more activist stance from government will result in deep changes to the sector, but vice-chancellors say key details missing
Formalising process around market exit would make it impossible for institution to come back from the brink, fears UUK chief
Government commits to raising tuition fees and maintenance loans, with universities expected to deliver higher-quality teaching and more specialised research in return
Buyers likely to require drastic changes to move ahead with sale, experts say, as institution seeks to move on from torrid year
UUK calls on government to hit pause on fee levy plans amid fears chancellor will progress policy next month
Universities manifesto ahead of 2026 Senedd poll also wants independent commission on participation
Former politician not for turning, amid denunciation of culture, oversight and spending at national university
Proposed job losses almost triple since March as unions prepare to vote on nationwide industrial action
Specialist institutions could be subsumed without high-level oversight of sector consolidation, MPs warned
Union plans to call four weeks of continuous strikes as university reviews staffing across several academic departments
Possibility of even slower visa processing ranks among the factors fuelling pessimism about Australian university finances
Universities projected to dip into the red next year due to falling fee income and rising staff costs, with any long-term recovery likely to be uneven
Decline set to accelerate, as government puts block on over-enrolments
Ex-employees threaten legal action after collapse of private provider leaves salaries unpaid
Institutional finances warrant their own review, accounting expert says, amid contested claims about the necessity for redundancies
Analysis reveals half of closures have come at lower-tariff universities, creating a vicious cycle for institutions struggling to attract students
Incoming leader of new entity says course sharing on the cards where it makes sense as unions fear merger will result in more job cuts
Plunging international student retention rates are exacerbating the financial pain for Australian universities
Big cities outside London do not pull their weight in the innovation economy, warns Centre for Cities report
Construction on A$2bn Fishermans Bend site paused for at least five years, amid revenue concerns and systemic delays
Performance-based research fund also faces overhaul, as Wellington embraces least disruptive and costly aspects of landmark reviews proposals
Looking at existing services offered by other providers before tendering could help universities save up to 10 per cent, report finds
Universities need extra funding for important but unfancied subjects, and permission to collude without contravening competition law, says Evans
A$770m measure would be a serious downpayment on reversal of Job-ready Graduates excesses, representative group says
Universities of Oregon and Chicago latest to cut provision as experts predict slow attrition across the sector in coming years
Finlands decision to charge students changed composition of intakes, with those who did come increasing workloads to avoid extra costs, study finds
Gloucestershire eyes civic engagement and new revenue streams after saving department store building
Nothing seems to be safe, union says, as UTS insists there will be no permanent decisions before consultation
Religious studies under threat as universities close courses to save money
Under-pressure university commits to action plan to sort out its finances, acknowledging its governance fell well short
A$100m contribution a gift to last a lifetime and a weight off my mind, says businessman Ted Powell
Healthcare courses can lead reform of ailing system but only with more government support, says new chair of Medical Schools Council
No incentive for wealthy institutions to support initiatives such as bespoke clearing scheme, experts fear, as policymakers face hurdles in developing process for market exits
Share the excitement, sceptics told, amid conflicting claims over rationale for graduate-entry programme
A systemic realignment is under way that, while painful, could lead to more efficient and adaptable provision, say Jonathan Barton and Mike Boxall
Co-branded campuses and partial mergers expected to become more common in face of higher borrowing costs
Annual report reveals A$90m surplus but university insists structural and operating deficit makes belt-tightening necessary
Liverpool Hope and Manchester to provide support as Spurgeons College shuts after nearly 170 years
Vocational and English language colleges have incurred the brunt of Australias international education crackdown, latest figures show
Government urged to address shortfall in funding for Irish universities immediately amid high staff-student ratios
Leeds Trinity and Canterbury Christ Church among institutions hardest hit after slashing of Strategic Priorities Grant
The Oxford-Cambridge Arc universities kept the faith, but the sectors current focus is inevitably on shorter-term priorities, says Alistair Lomax
More regular payments for per-module study would help even out income over course of a year, according to new Open University leader
New presidents plan to spread excellence beyond capital unfeasible in era of declining enrolments, academics warn
Several student protection directions active in last financial year, with 71 institutions subjected to formal monitoring
Sustainable business plan and programme diversity key, says vice-chancellor who stepped in to save historic institution
