Skill shortages ‘holding Australian philanthropy back’ While fundraising is growing, it involves more than ‘building relationships over a cup of coffee’ By John Ross 24 March
Independent colleges ‘outperform university subcontractors’ Australia’s private colleges are lumbered with loan fee despite doing better than university partners By John Ross 23 March
Australian pre-election spending splurge sparks political interference fears Call for more transparency over disbursement of Australia’s A$20 billion (?10.7 billion) Medical Research Future Fund By John Ross 20 March
Suspicion around medical research funding abounds, as hype trumps disclosure Lack of detail, not due process, is at the heart of concerns about medical research handouts in Australia, writes John Ross By John Ross 20 March
Wollongong senate attacks Ramsay Centre approval process University insists resolution will not affect plans for ‘Western civilisation’ course By John Ross 20 March
More work rights for foreign students who pick Australian regions Australian government unveils incentives to lure international students away from big cities By John Ross 20 March
International students and cheating: how worried should we be? Some evidence shows international students are more likely to use essay mills, but academics say this reflects wider problems in global higher education By Anna McKie 20 March
Funding cuts leave Australia’s research infrastructure ‘lagging’ Cash flows are not moving fast enough to keep pace with technology, malaria expert cautions By John Ross 18 March
Australians ‘recognise importance’ of international students New poll contradicts survey suggestion that locals want numbers capped By John Ross 17 March
Academics among victims of Christchurch mosque attacks Universities pledge support and safety for international students By John Ross 17 March
Lax PhD entry requirements need reform, says study ‘Anything goes’ approach does not serve doctoral candidates, universities or funders, say researchers By John Ross 13 March
Disadvantaged Australians diverted into ‘third party’ tuition Patchy information obscures outcomes for students taught by subcontractors By John Ross 12 March
