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Universities Australia warns against growing regulatory burden under Albanese reforms

Universities Australia chief executive Luke Sheehy has warned that growing regulation and political intervention is weighing on universities, urging the new tertiary education comm...

Nearly half of Australia’s universities rank in the global top 250. Here’s what that means for your further studies

Australian unis smash global top 100 rankings, but fail on job readiness—discover which tech courses are climbing and what's holding them back!

Australian universities surge in global subject ranking, closing in on US, UK peers

Australian universities are strengthening their global competitiveness, with hundreds of institutions moving up across multiple fields to enter the top 100.

Australian budget puts research and skills in focus

Australia’s federal budget has drawn a mixed response across the sector, with universities, TAFEs and research leaders broadly welcoming continuity in skills and innovation policy,...

‘Not fit for purpose’: Two NSW universities called out by inquiry

An upper house inquiry has singled out universities it believes the audit office should examine.

Universities urged to “think differently” as half report enrolment declines

A survey of 254 universities across 36 countries has found a significant decline in international enrolments, with institutions pointing to restrictive policies and visa issues as...

Are WA’s universities ‘scaremongering’ over merger plans?

A cost-benefit analysis is weighing up combining UWA, Curtin University and Murdoch University; merging UWA and Murdoch; and merging Curtin and UWA.

Students confident on uni but unclear on futures, report shows

Year 12 students still value university, but gaps in career knowledge, scholarship awareness and AI skills reveal a growing need for clearer guidance

Universities face “rollercoaster” decade as AI tests their value

AI and rapid technological change are forcing universities to rethink their very purpose, global university leaders have warned, as they discuss what value higher education offers...

Alphabetti spaghetti and Australia’s international education policy problem

Neil Fitzroy explores how a growing maze of acronyms, restrictions and visa uncertainty may be undermining Australia's appeal as a study destination. The post Alphabetti spaghetti...

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Australia: sector weighs in on government response to international education inquiry

The government’s response to a 2023 international education inquiry has triggered mixed reactions, as concerns around housing, market diversification and transparency around agent...

Is your school among Australia’s best? Nominations for 5-Star Schools now open

Recognising innovation, inclusion and excellence

No student left behind: how inclusion is reshaping higher education across Asia-Pacific

Higher education systems across Asia-Pacific are expanding rapidly. Universities are producing more graduates, strengthening research ecosystems and deepening international partner...

Demand outstrips capacity at South Africa’s universities, warns UJ vice-chancellor

South Africa’s public universities are facing a "profound contradiction" as demand for higher education surges beyond capacity, University of Johannesburg vice‑chancellor and princ...

AUCSO celebrates its annual awards winners 2026

The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO) has announced the winners of its Annual Awards 2026. According to AUSCO, the awards recognise outstanding achievement...

‘Students are paying the price’: More than half of uni tutorials at least double the ideal size

“It is hard to avoid students going under the radar,” said one academic.

Revealed: Australian Education Awards 2026 Excellence Awardees

After a fantastic round of nominations, The Educator is proud to announce the Excellence Awardees for the Australian Education Awards 2026

Beyond student flows – how Australia is building its education future in India 

At The PIE Live India 2026, one theme came through consistently across discussions with universities, policymakers and industry leaders, international education is being redefined,...

Raising the bar: strengthening education agent quality in Australia

Jon Chew, Rishen Shekar and Kirrilee Hughes point to shortcomings in Australia's regulatory system that are being exploited, as they advocate for new models to strengthen agent qua...

Students gather in Canberra for constitutional convention

Students debate limits of Senate power in national forum

Budget 2026: University leader welcomes extra funding, but critics warn students worse off

Universities have welcomed a $234 million Budget boost to fund more tertiary enrolments, but critics say students still face rising fees and growing financial pressure.

Apply to become a founding member of the Defence Universities Alliance

Applications are now open to become a member of the Defence Universities Alliance (DUA).

Free at last? Universities adopt Govt-mandated freedom of expression policies