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Universities call for fairer, better-funded system

Peak bodies representing the Australian tertiary education sector are calling for a financial boost to make the nation's institutions more competitive.

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Uni chief to lead AUKUS partnership talks in Washington

The head of Universities Australia will lead key talks in the US on future education partnerships to deliver the AUKUS submarine deal.

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International students resorting to pitching tents in living rooms as rental shortage bites

When Zoe Jiang was at home in China, packing her bags to stay in Sydney, she did not think to bring an item that would prove essential — a tent.

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Lidia Thorpe’s gutsy Mardi Gras protest is the return of actual politics

It takes real courage to lie down in front of a vehicle — even one moving at 4km/h and done up like a giant slice of fairy bread.

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Ministers head to India for talks on trade, security

Ministers for foreign affairs and education will travel to India to improve trade and security ties, ahead of a large delegation led by the prime minister.

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Coalition likens support for voice to parliament in schools to ‘indoctrination’

Shadow education minister Sarah Henderson urges educational institutions against publicly supporting yes movement ahead of referendum

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Disadvantaged students 'set up to fail' without support

Liberal senator Sarah Henderson warns university students from disadvantaged backgrounds will be doomed to fail without more targeted support.

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Australian universities could open campuses in India in ‘broad-ranging’ education deal

Minister Jason Clare will sign agreement on upcoming trip to India as experts point to ‘tremendous opportunities’ for Australia

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'Silence is political': Universities urged to take stance on Voice referendum

Indigenous academics have urged universities to play an active role in the Voice debate.

The Canberra Times

International students almost back at pre-COVID levels

International students from China starting degrees are set to return to pre-pandemic numbers by the end of the year.

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Thousands of international students set to return to Australia amid rental crisis after China online learning ban

More than 40,000 Chinese students are expected to return to Australia for face-to-face classes, after China announced a snap ban on online learning at foreign universities a fortnight ago.

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Instant noodles and extra jobs: PhD candidates ‘barely scraping by’ on stipends below minimum wage

Students are pleading for reforms amid rising rent and cost of living, as experts warn research could suffer if people are put off higher study

The Guardian - AU

Iranian PhD students remain in limbo due to Australian visa delays despite securing scholarships

With deadly protests in Iran exacerbating anguish, experts worry visa delays could risk a decline in Australian research standards

The Guardian - AU

COVID testing requirement doesn't close door to Chinese university students

"This is a sensible measure in response to the evolving situation in China, and mirrors what other countries are doing."

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Universities back Aussie migration reset

A peak university body says Australia's complex migration system is holding the nation back and allowing global competitors to benefit.

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Universities call for controversial funding reforms to be scrapped

Universities accord is a chance for a clean slate, Universities Australia chief says.

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Call for placement boost for more nurses

The universities peak body has called for an expansion of clinical placements for nursing students to help solve skills shortages in the industry.

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Migration rebound slowed by Australians leaving the country since borders reopened

Deloitte employment forecast adds to calls to improve pathways to permanency for skilled migrants and expand humanitarian visa program

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Unions call for smooth energy transition

As the peak union body seeks a way forward on delivering more renewable energy while protecting jobs, universities say more research funding is needed.

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‘We need to fix this’: Australian education ministers to address nationwide teacher shortages

Modelling suggests demand for secondary school teachers will outstrip graduates by more than 4,000 in coming years

The Conversation

Congratulations to the Pitch it Clever winners for 2022

The Pitch it Clever awards celebrate the work of researchers who have produced a one to two minute video explaining their work and its impact on the world.

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Universities urge federal education reset

Universities Australia chair John Dewar outlines the importance of investing in higher education as the nation navigates a skills shortage.

The Canberra Times

Australia lagging further behind OECD on research, Universities Australia chair warns

Universities Australia chair John Dewar will address the National Press Club on Wednesday.

The Conversation

How are PhD students meant to survive on two-thirds of the minimum wage?

Over the decades, supportive parents of Australian students on the cusp of graduating from their undergraduate studies have occasionally been struck by a bewildering decision by their pride and joy. Instead of pursuing an appetising salary in a prestigious company, their student has instead decided to do the unthinkable: they’re…

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Sexual assault and harassment on campus: universities haven't made reporting easy. They need effective regulation

A report commissioned by Universities Australia released on Wednesday found one in 20 (4.5%) students had been sexually assaulted since starting at university.

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