Australia’s institutions yet to follow court rulings on antisemitism
The notion that criticism of Israel is inherently antisemitic has a documented history of failure in the courts,…
Australian unis sign AI deals, as staff and students protest
As several global AI leaders continue their calls to slow the development of artificial intelligence, Australian universities are…
One Nation Migration Policy: Pauline Hanson proposes 750k border cut
One Nation has unveiled a shock plan to “reset” Australia’s net overseas migration levels to zero by slashing…
Trades vs uni: The salary gap that will surprise Australians
While many of his mates are facing pitiful graduate salaries and enormous HECS debts, 23-year-old Brae Harriss is…
Postgraduates sell weed, wigs, vetkoek to beat funding gaps
For many South African students, graduating does not mark the end of financial hardship. Instead, pursuing an honours,…
What’s overlooked in student mental health in South Africa: social connection and sexual wellbeing
Student mental health has become one of the defining challenges facing universities worldwide. In South Africa, these concerns…
Universities could lose accreditation for funding with failure to commit to addressing antisemitism
Australian universities have been warned they risk losing accreditation for government funding if they fail to commit to…
University graduate satisfaction with degrees at record lows, according to government-funded survey
Australian students are less satisfied with their university degrees than ever before, according to a long-running survey. Less…
Kiwi Richard ’Dick’ McConnel, who brought rugby league to Cambridge University, dies aged 78
His selection was significant not only for his academic excellence but also because he became the first rugby…
Universities warn against Coalition plan to cut foreign student numbers in migration crackdown
Universities are bracing for foreign student numbers to absorb the bulk of cuts under a Coalition migration plan,…
Australian universities may be forced to adopt a definition of antisemitism to address ‘sectoral failure’
Every Australian university has failed to meaningfully enforce a definition of antisemitism, according to a controversial university report…
University of Newcastle academic with terminal cancer risks job to speak out about ‘unsafe’ workloads
Associate professor Trisha Pender has terminal cancer but it has not stopped the University of Newcastle intensifying her…