Half of female carers in academia without flexible working Pandemic could reverse gender-equity advances in Asia-Pacific region, researchers warn By John Ross 12 July
Shorter registration for troubled Murdoch University Australian regulator allows Perth institution to address its problems behind closed doors By John Ross 8 July
Are universities’ sustainability policies out of date? Australian institutions stand out when it comes to regularly reviewing guidelines relating to sustainable development, THE data suggest By Ellie Bothwell 7 July
Predatory journals undermining PhD by publication route Australian university limits journals accepted for doctorates amid mounting concern among academics By John Ross 7 July
Female STEM graduates ‘deserting their disciplines’ Women leave STEM at transition stage from university to work, Australian study finds By John Ross 6 July
Australian regulator scrutinises Turnitin takeover of Ouriginal Authorities probe competition implications, as plagiarism giant insists it needs scale to meet customer demands By John Ross 6 July
New Zealand ‘tinkering’ with research assessment exercise Academics bemoan softly-softly reforms to ‘fundamentally broken system’ By John Ross 2 July
Pandemic ‘brought international and local students together’ Research uncovers tipping point in distant relations between overseas and local learners By John Ross 1 July
New university and university colleges for Australia Normally static sector’s landscape sees uncharacteristically rapid change as new standards take effect By John Ross 1 July
Murdoch councillor quits amid spending questions Eminent judge’s departure follows Australian university’s decision to fund new campus development while discarding staff By John Ross 1 July
China insights will help new UNSW boss, says chancellor Incoming Australian vice-chancellor no stranger to foreign revenue challenges because he deals with same issues in current job By John Ross 30 June
Self-censorship on China ‘increasingly normalised’ Australian report warns that students and academics alike are learning to stay silent By John Ross 29 June
