Australian higher education funding
Under-fire Charles Darwin University decides to concentrate on core business after resignation of vice-chancellor
Minister outlines vision of value over volume, amid debate over imperatives to ‘make a buck’
Quid pro quo recognition of prior learning seen as a ‘game-changing opportunity’ for Australian students and universities
Near-decade of funding instability undermining sector’s capacity to deliver for the nation, representative body claims
Multiple calls to extend Atec’s remit, as the cost of arts degrees edges past A$54K
‘Do it properly or don’t bother,’ commission sceptic advises, as others argue for more chiefs
Universities’ increasing reliance on visa applicants from within the country has so far failed to dent profitability
Interim leaders’ early departure the latest snag in controversial commission’s troubled birth
Financial penalties loom for institutions that fail to crack down on issue as government commits to ‘report card’ system
Australian science lobbyists pin hopes on research and development review, saying ‘one-off’ mini-budget funding boost will not compensate for years of decline
Former administration’s tuition fee reforms undermining Albanese government mission to promote equitable enrolments
Charging interest on loans already repaid would be illegal in other sectors, senator highlights
Epilepsy pioneer vows to target ‘negative view’ of discovery science and ‘mindset’ of expecting the outcomes in advance
First major foray abroad for one of Australia’s top-ranked universities since Singaporean venture closed after just a semester
Reprieve for decades-old institution reflects outpouring of community concern and improvement in university’s financial position
Australia’s new higher education steward may lack the power to overhaul widely opposed system of university fees and subsidies
Canberra’s ‘intergenerational community’ will help educate the young, house the elderly and ease loneliness for both, advocates say
As government finalises legislation for forthcoming commission, architect expands its to-do list
Australia should focus on training required number of fluent experts and leave basic translation to AI, Asia expert says
Government and business should pick up the tab for national priorities, says opposition leader turned university boss
Federal government must ‘take proper responsibility’ for a university sector ‘which in practice it controls’, MPs told
Qantas and McDonald’s 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
Possibility of even slower visa processing ranks among the factors fuelling ‘pessimism’ about Australian university finances
Decline set to accelerate, as government puts block on over-enrolments
University leaders rule out forced redundancies as proposed UTS cuts claim the spotlight
Institutional finances warrant their own review, accounting expert says, amid contested claims about the necessity for redundancies
Construction on A$2bn Fishermans Bend site paused for at least five years, amid revenue concerns and systemic delays
Commonwealth share reaches lowest point despite aggregate increase, highlighting likely consequences of international education squeeze
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
Union demands ‘pause’ on ‘all job cut plans’ as management says it has achieved 60 per cent of savings target
Prescriptive policies ‘do not fit realities of demand’ and will prevent university system from accommodating growth, according to Andrew Norton
Upper house committee to ask ‘hard questions’ about governance, transparency and accountability
Avoid ‘faux’ competition and do not deny reality, analysts warn, as UK-style funding crunch looms
‘Nothing seems to be safe,’ union says, as UTS insists there will be ‘no permanent decisions’ before consultation
Universities must ensure students have a clear understanding that their degree is in their long-term interest, say Gemma Cadby and Shamit Saggar
