The Australian government is finally looking beyond the economics of higher education The new remit for the Higher Education Standards Panel flags up various regulatory issues that the minister wants to see addressed, says Gavin Moodie By Gavin Moodie 10 May
Research the winner in Australian budget Regional students and research facilities claim the spoils in a benign budget for universities By John Ross 8 May
More hefty pay rises for Australian vice-chancellors Average pay packages in Victoria push towards the A$1 million mark amid questions over whether spending more gets you better leadership By John Ross 7 May
Australian teaching funding freeze ‘will cost more than it saves’ Reduction in graduate numbers to hit economic growth and tax revenues, says pre-budget modelling By John Ross 6 May
Mortgage-scale student debt on the rise in Australia Government says new student debt figures strengthen the case for change By John Ross 5 May
Australian National University eyes role in new space agency Funding for organisation expected to be confirmed in federal budget By John Ross 3 May
Victoria University of Wellington considers name change New Zealand institution’s switch could end confusion with similarly named institutions around world By John Morgan 1 May
Free education: at what cost? As Malaysian politicians flirt with fee-free higher education, our Asia-Pacific editor John Ross, reflects on how promises of free tuition are often at the detriment of more useful policy By John Ross 30 April
‘Benefits exceed costs’ for many Australian university dropouts But Grattan Institute report urges government, institutions to steer those unlikely to finish towards cost-saving early exit By John Ross 29 April
Australia’s rural universities ‘add value’ of A$1.7 billion Regional institutions, facing uncertain funding future, build case for more federal support ahead of budget By John Ross 29 April
Teacher shortage looms in Australia as entry requirements rise Australian schools to run short of teachers as funding cuts and ‘bad media’ bite into education enrolments By John Ross 26 April
Brain gain: education credited for Australian population growth Foreign students help drive the growth of Australia’s biggest cities By John Ross 24 April