With new space agency, Australian universities look to the stars A rediscovered fascination for space means blue-sky opportunities for universities By John Ross 22 May
‘Lumpy’ funding better than nothing, says Australia science chief Government pledges huge windfall for research facilities, but much of it will not be seen until the next decade By John Ross 19 May
Abolition of tuition fees forces New Zealand funding freeze No money left for universities after country’s government introduces free higher education By John Ross 17 May
Labor reaffirms backing for uncapped numbers in Australia Universities and sector experts welcome opposition pledge as boost for students and labour market By John Morgan 11 May
The Australian government is finally looking beyond the economics of higher education The new remit for the Higher Education Standards Panel flags up various regulatory issues that the minister wants to see addressed, says Gavin Moodie By Gavin Moodie 10 May
Research the winner in Australian budget Regional students and research facilities claim the spoils in a benign budget for universities By John Ross 8 May
More hefty pay rises for Australian vice-chancellors Average pay packages in Victoria push towards the A$1 million mark amid questions over whether spending more gets you better leadership By John Ross 7 May
Australian teaching funding freeze ‘will cost more than it saves’ Reduction in graduate numbers to hit economic growth and tax revenues, says pre-budget modelling By John Ross 6 May
Mortgage-scale student debt on the rise in Australia Government says new student debt figures strengthen the case for change By John Ross 5 May
Australian National University eyes role in new space agency Funding for organisation expected to be confirmed in federal budget By John Ross 3 May
Victoria University of Wellington considers name change New Zealand institution’s switch could end confusion with similarly named institutions around world By John Morgan 1 May
Free education: at what cost? As Malaysian politicians flirt with fee-free higher education, our Asia-Pacific editor John Ross, reflects on how promises of free tuition are often at the detriment of more useful policy By John Ross 30 April
