Australian university breaks ranks on admissions scores Australian National University introduces early applications and ‘whole-person’ tests in latest snub to ATAR By John Ross 29 May
Putting Australian v-c pay into perspective The stratospheric sums pocketed by university bosses make little sense, but nothing about salaries makes much sense By John Ross 29 May
‘Block teaching’ model rolled out as pass rates soar Melbourne university reports improved student achievement and retention By John Ross 29 May
Chinese students undeterred from study Down Under International recruitment set to rise in Australia as visa applications rebound By John Ross 27 May
Academics can help prevent policy disasters, ex-minister insists University expertise gives decision-makers breathing space, says former foreign secretary By John Ross 27 May
Scrapping selective admissions would only postpone the inevitable For all the criticism it gets, the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank remains a cheap and efficient selection system that plausibly links entry criteria to academic outcomes, says Andrew Norton By Andrew Norton 24 May
Performance funding ‘risks unintended consequences’ in Australia Policy shift in Australia could penalise institutions that focus on widening participation, warns pro vice-chancellor By John Ross 22 May
Universities ‘must not retreat from challenges of post-truth era’ Australian vice-chancellor highlights value of being considered ‘in an environment of toxic speed’ By John Ross 22 May
With new space agency, Australian universities look to the stars A rediscovered fascination for space means blue-sky opportunities for universities By John Ross 22 May
‘Lumpy’ funding better than nothing, says Australia science chief Government pledges huge windfall for research facilities, but much of it will not be seen until the next decade By John Ross 19 May
Abolition of tuition fees forces New Zealand funding freeze No money left for universities after country’s government introduces free higher education By John Ross 17 May
Labor reaffirms backing for uncapped numbers in Australia Universities and sector experts welcome opposition pledge as boost for students and labour market By John Morgan 11 May
