Australian review backs formal recognition of microcredentials AQF review also recommends smoother pathways between vocational and higher education By John Ross 23 October
Sydney to eschew action against whistleblowers Move comes amid concern about treatment of academics who criticise employers By John Ross 23 October
Almost half of Australians want fewer foreign students: survey Opposition driven by fear of ‘increases in cultural diversity’, analysis suggests By John Ross 23 October
Male domination of Australian engineering academy recedes Technology organisation says gender balanced intake is a sign of things to come By John Ross 22 October
AIEC 2019: media portrayal of Confucius Institutes ‘frustrating’ Role includes illuminating Chinese staff about the ways of their hosts, director says By John Ross 21 October
Ex-minister questions scrapping of Australian university fund Julie Bishop tells Times Higher Education interview that Australia’s universities should rank better By John Ross 21 October
AIEC 2019: diplomat perceives thaw in Sino-Australian education ties While relations reboot bodes well for Australian institutions, transnational review threatens green shoots By John Ross 18 October
Australian research infrastructure fund axed Coalition finally succeeds in dispatching the nest egg it initiated last decade By John Ross 18 October
AIEC 2019: international students must mix more with locals, says governor Lack of community involvement spawns misunderstanding of international education, says veteran politician and diplomat By John Ross 17 October
AIEC 2019: costs and work opportunities key for international students Australian research highlights contrasting motivations of students and their parents, and the need to appeal to both groups By John Ross 17 October
AIEC 2019: recruitment poaching ‘turns Indian students off Australia’ New report warns presentation of discounts as ‘scholarships’ is driving ‘race to the bottom’ By John Ross 16 October
AIEC 2019: Perth bids to offload metro status to boost foreign enrolments Western Australian capital seeks regional redefinition in hope of benefiting from new incentive schemes By John Ross 16 October