Australia and New Zealand

But flagging Chinese applications could dampen future growth

Brian Schmidt says system of last-minute offers persists because it is ‘easy’ for universities

Research agencies tight-lipped about global initiative, but are talking behind the scenes

Self-described ‘politically incorrect’ professor Salvatore Babones says his views and others from across the political spectrum have never been quashed at the institution 

Independent colleges ‘defined by what they’re not, not what they are’, Teqsa report says

Accusations of interference as Melbourne University Publishing focuses on scholarly works

Archaeological find means tragic explorer will no longer ‘rest unnoticed’

Failure to recruit local PhDs will erode Australia’s skill base, report warns

Australian discussion paper says that rural universities need to help develop their communities in order to guarantee their survival

Publicly funded research brings social and economic benefits for all. It’s critical that the global academic community continues to champion this work, says Ian Jacobs

Ramsay partnership provides ‘a unique opportunity and substantial uplift in funding’, university leadership says

Don’t fixate on funding cuts and market challenges, UK-born star scientist Michelle Simmons tells Australian peers