Australia and New Zealand

Australian government baulks at legislative amendments to clarify free speech and academic freedom

Australian government accused of ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’

Government affirms Medical Research Future Fund but raids dormant infrastructure kitty

The higher education experience shapes students’ capacity to contribute to the world as ethical, compassionate and civic-minded global citizens, says Barney Glover

With no link to funding, critics say that the Excellence in Research for Australia assessment is little more than a cripplingly  expensive quality assurance tool

University of Queensland signals enthusiasm to proceed with Ramsay Centre-funded courses

Shadow minister says new assessment is ‘half-baked’

Elevated output has not come at cost of excellence, research assessment exercise suggests

Online platform boasting 11,500 academic experts answering public questions seeks backing for global expansion

But union says codifying free speech principles would backfire

Experts say university council should intervene in Western civilisation degree row

While fundraising is growing, it involves more than ‘building relationships over a cup of coffee’