David Christian: the historian taking the longest view New book sets human history in the light of the wider trends that have shaped the universe By Matthew Reisz 3 June
New Zealand plans three-year work right for foreign graduates Proposals also curtail opportunities for dependants of international students in the country By John Ross 1 June
Scholarly societies ¡®more diverse than universities¡¯ World-first study suggests scientific societies may offer an underappreciated avenue for female academics to burst through the glass ceiling By John Ross 1 June
Australian campuses pressed on accommodation for rural students Government backs report proposals to increase regional people¡¯s participation By John Ross 30 May
Australian university breaks ranks on admissions scores Australian National University introduces early applications and ¡®whole-person¡¯ tests in latest snub to ATAR By John Ross 29 May
Putting Australian v-c pay into perspective The stratospheric sums pocketed by university bosses make little sense, but nothing about salaries makes much sense By John Ross 29 May
¡®Block teaching¡¯ model rolled out as pass rates soar Melbourne university reports improved student achievement and retention By John Ross 29 May
Chinese students undeterred from study Down Under International recruitment set to rise in Australia as visa applications rebound By John Ross 27 May
Academics can help prevent policy disasters, ex-minister insists University expertise gives decision-makers breathing space, says former foreign secretary By John Ross 27 May
Scrapping selective admissions would only postpone the inevitable For all the criticism it gets, the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank remains a cheap and efficient selection system that plausibly links entry criteria to academic outcomes, says Andrew Norton By Andrew Norton 24 May
Performance funding ¡®risks unintended consequences¡¯ in Australia Policy shift in Australia could penalise institutions that focus on widening participation, warns pro vice-chancellor By John Ross 22 May
Universities ¡®must not retreat from challenges of post-truth era¡¯ Australian vice-chancellor highlights value of being considered ¡®in an environment of toxic speed¡¯ By John Ross 22 May
