Covid-19 could be a curse for graduates but a boon for universities
A post-coronavirus recession could drive higher university enrolment and enhance human capital, says Nick Hillman
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2 April 2020 digital edition
World on fire: Universities in the wake of the Australian bushfire disaster
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Kinder publishing practices should become the new normal
Varying personal circumstances highlight the need for accommodations that outlive the coronavirus, says Phil Emmerson
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Flame retardants: how Australian universities are responding to the bushfires
Six months of devastating and unprecedented destruction has brought home the reality of climate change to many Australians. But with time for mitigation short and some politicians still in denial,...
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Climate change mitigation can’t wait for Covid-19 to play out
A new alliance of 40 of the world’s top climate change research universities will ensure better access to the facts, say Ian Jacobs and Matthew England
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How could the coronavirus crisis change research spending?
An economic downturn prompted by the virus outbreak creates many uncertainties, but could public backing for science investment actually increase?
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Coronavirus: will students get compensation for losing out on learning?
UK student Anna Rees says that students have been given little detail about their learning for the months ahead and worries it may lead to apathy among students
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Universities form global network to coordinate on climate change
UNSW Sydney-led network highlights coronavirus and climate change parallels on need for global coordination
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Asian universities face online assessment hurdles in virus crisis
Universities urged to take opportunity to introduce innovative ‘next-generation’ assessment and boost ‘academic productivity’
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THE appoints new chief executive
Paul Howarth joins from Law Business Research
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I’ve got autism and I feel abandoned by my university during this crisis
Without the structure of campus routine, a student with autism says it’s impossible to complete assignments and he’s worried about finishing his degree
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‘I wore a gas mask on reception, but only managed to terrify two emergency engineers’
The shuttering of university campuses leaves security guards watching their screens for tumbleweeds, says George Bass
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International perspective: a Sri Lankan student in New Zealand
Sri Lankan student Sahar Jamal decided to study at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand to take advantage of the flexibility in learning, the professional opportunities and the beautiful...
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Australian ministers urged not to bill universities for virus dropouts
Analysts advocate hands-off assistance package, with universities unlikely to share latest government bailout
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China’s university entrance exam postponed
The gao kao, taken by 10 million students annually, will be delayed until July because of pandemic