Australia to sharpen research security rules Transnational deals and informal researcher links could fall under purview of Foreign Arrangements Scheme By John Ross 5 June
Wollongong chancellor steps down amid corruption investigation Australian universities continue to face scrutiny over governance issues but three reports on alleged ANU failings to be kept under wraps By John Ross 5 June
ANU council approved massive savings ‘without evidence of need’ Governing body accepts audit recommendations as accounts reveal A$117m surplus By John Ross 4 June
New disability committees to be given say over funding People with disabilities to comprise majority of committees that govern use of disability grants By John Ross 3 June
Sydney’s female-only recruitment ‘drew better applications’ Dedicated round ‘made me more comfortable being ambitious’, says Cambridge engineer – one of 600 applicants from more than 40 countries By John Ross 3 June
Corruption watchdog launches probe into University of Wollongong Institution’s relationship with two consultancy firms under scrutiny, with governance appointments also being investigated By Tom Williams 2 June
Student visa success rates rebound in Australia Turnaround driven by selective slowdown in processing of applications from certain countries, rather than uptick in approvals By John Ross 30 May
Atec appointments ‘signal intent’ on joined-up tertiary system First leader of sector steward ‘happy to look at fees’ while commission pursues costing analysis By John Ross 29 May
Tertiary education a net loser from New Zealand fee-free reversal Country’s budget shifts more costs on to students, with money saved from signature policy diverted to other priorities By John Ross 28 May
R&D tax incentive tweaks ‘will benefit Australian universities’ Changes fall short of comprehensive overhaul prescribed in landmark innovation report but are welcomed anyway By John Ross 28 May
Tutorials of 30-plus students ‘now the norm’, survey finds ‘Class size crisis’ hitting disadvantaged students hardest, claims Australian union which blames Jobs-ready Graduates reforms for ballooning recruitment By John Ross 27 May
Research universities network rebrands to focus on equity Innovative Research Universities becomes ‘2050 Alliance’, named after participation target outlined in Australian accord By John Ross 27 May
