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Australia’s university system is ‘battered’ and ‘broken’ – a new book surveys the wreckage and offers some solutions

The Australian university sector has come under considerable pressure in recent years. It is currently in a parlous state.

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The Coalition has announced an even more radical plan to cut international students than Labor. Here’s how it would work

The Coalition has announced an even more radical plan to cut international students than Labor. Here’s how it would work

Last year, the Coalition made the surprise decision to oppose Labor’s plans for new international student caps.

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Ripple effect fear in US crackdown on research funding

Ripple effect fear in US crackdown on research funding

Leading Australian institutions say a US clampdown on research funding risks projects that could yield global benefits in the future.

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Australian universities’ new antisemitism definition has some academics worried. Here’s why

Warnings decision could have ‘chilling’ effect and limit scope of education on Middle East

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Hundreds of uni execs paid more than state premiers

The tertiary education union has hit out at the "excessive" salaries of university executives who have warned of hundreds of job cuts due to funding shortfalls.

Migration furore treats foreign students as 'problems'

As the federal opposition prepares to reveal plans to cap international students, the political debate has left many foreign students feeling unwanted.

The Coalition will block the student caps bill. Brace yourself for more uncertainty over international students

In a surprise move, the Coalition has announced it will vote against Labor’s bill to cap international student numbers. This follows previous Coalition comments saying it would work with universities to “put a cap on foreign students”.

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International students should make up no more than a third of university cohort, RMIT vice-chancellor says

International students should make up no more than a third of university cohort, RMIT vice-chancellor says

Foreign visa holders account for more than 35% at Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight institutions

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China is carrying out ‘blatant’ influence operations in Australia, Malcolm Turnbull says

China is carrying out ‘blatant’ influence operations in Australia, Malcolm Turnbull says

Former prime minister likens covert operations to famous scene in Casablanca and warns influence register should be more than ‘box ticking’

The Guardian - AU

Australia violated the rights of Torres Strait Islanders by failing to act on climate change, the UN says. Here's what that means

Australia violated the rights of Torres Strait Islanders by failing to act on climate change, the UN says. Here's what that means

In a landmark decision, a United Nations committee on Friday found Australia’s former Coalition government violated the human rights of Torres Strait Islanders by failing to adequately respond to the climate crisis.

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Unis, mayors push student visa extension

Unis, mayors push student visa extension

Nationwide skill shortages have hit a "critical juncture" and policy changes are needed to maintain Australia's competitiveness, the peak university body says.

Australia has committed $1.6 billion to help research projects become commercialised. Here's what the money will do

Australia has committed $1.6 billion to help research projects become commercialised. Here's what the money will do

The federal government is investing $2.2 billion for university research commercialisation which would place “university innovation and industry collaboration front and centre of Australia’s economic recovery.”

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