Universities jeopardise workers’ ‘psychosocial safety’ Although conditions improved following Covid lockdowns, university staff’s mental health kept deteriorating, longitudinal research finds John Ross 2月 14日
Some Australian campuses ‘earn more from locals than foreigners’ One in four institutions reaps higher average income from domestic than international students, reported data suggests John Ross 2月 14日
Union and employer association clash on Australian workplace law ‘No less favourable’ provision a ‘major win’ for university staff or a handbrake on their salaries, depending on perspective John Ross 2月 13日
Australian universities cancel enrolments as visa rejections leap Students out of pocket as universities second-guess government policies designed to ‘reduce the net intake’ John Ross 2月 13日
New Zealand universities’ financial woes ‘unprecedented’ Sub-inflation funding, Covid, domestic lack of interest and spiralling costs have pushed entire sector into deficit, minister told John Ross 2月 9日
University land provides high-ground housing for flood-hit locals Land handover entrenches Southern Cross’ sanctuary role John Ross 2月 9日
Canberra may compromise on research reforms as opposition digs in Government signals willingness to move on fine points of Australian Research Council bill, as opposition insists on veto rights John Ross 2月 7日
Lower inflation offers little reprieve on humanities fees Incongruous Australian indexation rules to see arts students paying A$17,000 a year, unless accord’s final report produces an overhaul John Ross 2月 7日
Revised ARC funding approvals ‘risk delays and interference’ Senate committee overlooks warnings of unintended consequences from Australian Research Council reform, saying bill is ‘overwhelmingly’ supported John Ross 2月 6日
Canada-style student visa cap feared in Australia ‘Blunt’ measures predicted as politicians ‘panic’ over population explosion John Ross 2月 5日
Take collective view on reforms, says Australian lobby head While accord recommendations that suit some universities might not suit others, overall benefit should be the litmus test, says new IRU chair John Ross 2月 2日
Housing gripes mar growing Kiwi support for overseas students While surveys unearth positive views among New Zealand locals and international students, accommodation is a major concern in both camps John Ross 2月 2日
