Murdoch completes Irish swap deal for new vice-chancellor Homebound University College Dublin leader reveals his ambition for Perth institution By John Ross 6 December
New Zealand academics investigated over M膩ori knowledge letter Royal Society asked to expel decorated members who criticised plans to incorporate m膩tauranga M膩ori into curricula By John Ross 6 December
Australian chief scientist floats new open access proposal Cathy Foley wants to extend access to scholarly journals beyond academia By John Ross 5 December
Australian researchers win appeals over preprints ban New lease of life for lucky six as committee overturns scrapping of their funding applications By John Ross 2 December
Australian education minister stands aside over abuse claims Alan Tudge denies wrongdoing and promises to cooperate with independent investigation By John Ross 2 December
New president opens doors at Australia鈥檚 learned academy Nanotechnologist and laser expert shines the way for others, by endowment as well as by example By John Ross 1 December
Australian borders shut on the eve of their opening Latest developments on both sides of the Tasman Sea highlight the uncertainty confronting international students By John Ross 30 November
ANU governance 鈥榣argely鈥 fit for聽purpose Audit finds shortcomings in Australian university鈥檚 capital works, budget, fraud control and executive pay arrangements By John Ross 29 November
Australian review backs cadetships to聽improve employability Our review won鈥檛 work until you 鈥榞et on with鈥 the last one, former v-cs tell government By John Ross 27 November
Release salary information, ombudsman tells Adelaide Regulator dismisses Australian university鈥檚 claim that it is primarily a commercially funded organisation By John Ross 26 November
Australia boosts work rights for overseas master鈥檚 graduates Three-year post-study work visa features among changes to lure students and reduce costs to institutions By John Ross 25 November
Australian regulator clears Turnitin buyout of聽Ouriginal Anti-plagiarism giant鈥檚 acquisition of a key rival 鈥榳ill not substantially lessen competition鈥, ACCC finds By John Ross 25 November