Universities Australia is trying to reduce the organisational impact of implementing a government plan to protect staff and students from gender-based violence. But the peak university lobby accepts that there is no defying the new regime. “All UA member universities want to be compliant and do the right thing. Students and their wellbeing
Half of Australian businesses are “innovation-active,” introducing new goods, services or processes, but few rely on universities for inspiration. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports that the information media and telcoms sector led in innovation in 2022-23 with 63% of firms changing things up; Professional, scientific and technical services was
Alex Hewitt (Uni Tasmania) wins the Cogan Award for the study of eye disease from the (US) Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. Prerana Mehta starts next month as CEO of the Australian Council of Learned Academies. She moves from CSIRO. Neena Mitter moves from Uni Queensland to Charles
Democracies erode without vibrant universities. These are the institutions where ideas can be debated be they wild or practical, incredible or mundane. Routine conversations that embrace universities in these terms are rare. The values that underpin our higher learning institutions of open-mindedness, curiosity, thoughtfulness, experimentation, commitment, contestation – as well
The Adelaide Uni brand launched is bang-on for the three markets it must win; but succeeding in the make or break fourth market will take time – lots of time The new university, combining the existing University of Adelaide and University of South Australia, is getting ready to go –
A tech industry leader with copious experience in delivering tech solutions to the HE sector, Mark Sampson has signed up to speak at HE FEST in September. Mr Sampson, the CEO of Cenote Solutions, will bring insights into the challenges of engaging students amidst a tide of AI-generated content and
The people selected to represent the “sector and wider community” on the implementation of the Universities Accord are working on the Government’s six priorities – and they are expected to report on making them happen next month. While the Department of Education has only recently announced membership of the Implementation
What a drama around international student caps! Is it mostly because this is being rushed? Managing growth is fine. But it’s too late to cap for 2025. Many students have already enrolled. Budget commitments, including staff hires, have been made, and international student revenues are supporting not only ongoing research,
Needs-based funding will follow low-SES students, Indigenous students and students with a disability, but not country students – instead funnelling the extra support money to regional and remote campuses, according to a new Government plan. The Government’s plans for needs-based funding, with additional revenue to support students from under-represented groups
I’ve just spent 8 nights across the Tasman trying to defy the siren song of my four email accounts and 20 something digital channels, glancing only at some headlines and the odd social post in a semi-ridiculous parody of going dark on communications 21st century style. Ridiculous because it reminded
If the TEQSA team ever feels sorry for itself they should consider what training regulator ASQA announces it is up against (new regulatory risk priorities). “Serious and organised criminals operating through the sector create unfair competition for legitimate VET businesses and industries, exploit vulnerable people, and increase pressure on the
Confidence in Higher Education has plummeted almost 20% over the past 9 years in the US, according to a new poll. In 2015, 57% of Americans surveyed in the Gallup-Lumina Poll said they had high confidence in higher education, while 11% had little or no confidence – but this had
The program for HE FEST is now huge, with more than 20 speakers locked in. The conference from 11-13 September aims to be the year’s leading event on HE Advancement and also practical application of AI across educational institutions. The twin themes are proving popular, with some fabulous early entries
A new advisory structure and committees has been announced to improve collaboration between the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), which will allocate a combine $1.59bn this year. The pitch is: “this strategic move will bring together a diverse array of expertise while
Isabelle Kingsley and colleagues modelled 46,912 Australian Research Council and National Health and Medical Research Council grant awards over 20 years to find overall success rates did not differ according to gender but reflected workforce participation. Nor was there a gender-based split on grant amounts. The overall pattern applied across
Universities opposing Federal Government caps on international student numbers appear to have been definitively defeated. Speaking in Parliament last week, Education Minister Jason Clare demonstrated why resistance is futile. Mr Clare responded to concerns from Helen Haines, the independent member for the regional Victorian seat of Indi in Question Time.
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