Lingering border restrictions ‘risk New Zealand’s Covid advantage’ At least start processing visas, foreign students beg, as treasury defers hopes of students’ return By John Ross 5 October
Internationalisation benefits stressed as borders stay closed As Australia pivots to local concerns, university leaders flag importance of international students beyond just their fees By Joyce Lau 30 September
Australia pours millions into extra university places Minister warns that indecision over reforms could ‘sacrifice’ opportunity to reform sector during Covid By Joyce Lau 30 September
Indigenous research ‘catching up’ in Australia and New Zealand Number crunching based on new research classifications helps pinpoint strengths and failings By John Ross 29 September
‘Disaster’ stalks Australia’s arts courses in pandemic Experts lament ‘death by a thousand cuts’ amid fears Covid redundancy schemes could finish off pared back programmes By John Ross 27 September
Senate committee approves Australian fee and subsidy changes Reform package hinges on two independent votes, after cross-party committee offered unconvincing endorsement By John Ross 25 September
Melbourne losses ‘not as bad as predicted’ Australian university to proceed with disputed staff cuts but introduce element of choice By John Ross 25 September
Chinese scholars’ exclusion from Australia not a ‘blunder’ The country would not cancel the visas of Chinese academics without good reason, says banned Australian academic Clive Hamilton By John Ross 24 September
Neglect ‘fuels perceptions of racism’ against students in Australia ‘Top down’ antipathy feeds broader experience of discrimination, student representatives warn By John Ross 23 September
Return of overseas students to Australia ‘manageable’ NSW minister predicts early resumption of student flows, as states and territories develop plans for flights and quarantine By John Ross 23 September
China relations ‘will get worse’ before they get better Despite challenging bilateral ties, former Australian foreign ministers say enrolments may prove resilient By John Ross 22 September
Cyber attack warning as cuts leave managers and staff at odds Covid-19 has elevated the already considerable cyber risks universities face from without and within, Australian consultants warn By John Ross 22 September