Australian universities cancel enrolments as visa rejections leap Students out of pocket as universities second-guess government policies designed to ‘reduce the net intake’ By John Ross 13 February
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 By John Ross 9 February
University land provides high-ground housing for flood-hit locals Land handover entrenches Southern Cross’ sanctuary role By John Ross 9 February
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 By John Ross 7 February
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 By John Ross 7 February
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 By John Ross 6 February
Canada-style student visa cap feared in Australia ‘Blunt’ measures predicted as politicians ‘panic’ over population explosion By John Ross 5 February
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 By John Ross 2 February
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 By John Ross 2 February
Make some university places free, say Australian vice-chancellors Universities Australia’s budget pitch a departure from argument that fees ‘do not deter students from undertaking higher education’ By John Ross 1 February
Australia’s per-student international earnings eroded by Covid Cash-strapped institutions face task of rebuilding per-student returns as well as student numbers, with earnings slashed by scholarships, offshoring and other factors By John Ross 31 January
Red tape declining but so is funding, says outgoing science chief Unlike the institutions they work for, Australian researchers have less paperwork – but investment remains in the doldrums By John Ross 31 January
