University
Pandemic, population, and popularity: Clouds remain for Qld educators
The Queensland Audit Office has outlined challenges ahead across the entirety of the state’s education sector including public universities, TAFE and state schools.
- by Matt Dennien
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How Australia is failing its highly educated women
Australian women are among the most educated in the world. Why are they still so far behind when it comes to pay and opportunity?
- by Jordan Baker
Combustible cladding still present at Perth hospitals, unis and schools
Supply chain delays and high demand have been blamed for delays in replacing potentially flammable cladding on public buildings.
- by Sarah Brookes
Learning is a life-long commitment as we extend our working lives
As people live longer and thus work for more years, flexibility and adaptability need to be placed at the centre of higher education, no matter what the degree.
- by Julia Coyle and Theo Farrell
Border closures blamed for Sydney’s top universities slip in global rankings
The latest rankings show there are still five Australian universities in the world’s top 50, despite all but one dropping position from last year.
- by Daniella White
WA universities rise in world rankings, with UWA at 90 on list
The Australian National University in Canberra retained top spot among Australian tertiary institutions but slipped from 27th to 30th and is now just three places ahead of Melbourne.
- by Adam Carey
Victorian universities buck national trend to rise in world rankings
All but one of Australia’s top universities slid down the international rankings this year, as their recognition among global academics and employers declined.
- by Adam Carey
Students flock to humanities degrees despite huge fee increases
The federal government tried to reduce the demand for humanities degrees at universities by hiking fees. It hasn’t worked.
- by Daniella White
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Indonesia
Albanese, Joko urged to fix visa system as Bali welcomes back Aussie tourists
Australia and Indonesia are being urged to simplify visa rules to make it easier to travel between the two countries, as Anthony Albanese leads a delegation to the country.
- by James Massola and Chris Barrett
Australia’s oldest uni library overhauls how people use Indigenous resources
New protocols at the University of Sydney library will change how students, academics, and researchers access and use materials about Indigenous communities.
- by Cameron Gooley
Surge in early uni offers comes under fire from education experts
Pre-HSC spots for students have surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, sparking claims of unfairness and undermining the HSC.
- by Jordan Baker