Australia and New Zealand

Analyses find mounting debt is hindering people’s ability to buy homes and have children – with women disproportionately affected

As Kiwi researchers celebrate ‘equal’ access, sector leader warns that winning an uphill battle for grants from the ‘baffling’ programme could exacerbate funding inequalities

Focus on impact and deep evaluation far more important than whatever is in vogue, renowned education researcher says 

As the political currents enter a more favourable cycle, pan-regional institution’s boss looks to begin repair job on ‘regional’ campuses

While safety warnings have been used as political barbs, the latest one alerts students to legitimate threats

Union endorsement proves crucial, as direct pitches to staff falter

Those focused on dissecting pop culture face hostility from politicians, the media and fellow academics, but their work remains vital, ‘Kylie scholar’ Liz Giuffre tells Rosa Ellis

While analysts fear cost and debt blowout, loan scheme architect says it can work with careful design

Buyer displays ‘confidence’ in Australasian student flows, as vendor exits region

Multibillion-dollar industry bouncing back as visa grants and international arrivals surge

Australian armed forces need new blood but are also keen on exchange, says Tanya Monro

But shadow minister laments slow reforms, ‘contradictory’ foreign influence positions and access policies that ‘set students up to fail’