John Ross joined Times Higher Education?as?APAC editor in February 2018. He was previously higher education and science correspondent with The Australian newspaper. He has won the National Press Club’s Higher Education Journalist of the Year award three times, most recently in 2022, and has been shortlisted six times. He holds a communications degree from what is now the University of Technology Sydney. He swims in the Pacific Ocean every day, drinks too much coffee and plays Galician bagpipes quite badly.
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Articles by John Ross
‘Regional’ tag extended, after cities lobby for international education incentives
Internship restriction ‘makes no sense’, says international education expert
While some universities are funding huge building projects out of international student fees, an increasing number in Australia and elsewhere are finding that the ground beneath their feet is the best foundation for reaching to the sky. But should universities really be swapping ivory towers for commercial skyscrapers? John Ross cranes his neck and wonders
AQF review also recommends smoother pathways between vocational and higher education
Move comes amid concern about treatment of academics who criticise employers
Opposition driven by fear of ‘increases in cultural diversity’, analysis suggests
Technology organisation says gender balanced intake is a sign of things to come
Role includes illuminating Chinese staff about the ways of their hosts, director says
Julie Bishop tells Times Higher Education interview that Australia’s universities should rank better
While relations reboot bodes well for Australian institutions, transnational review threatens green shoots
Coalition finally succeeds in dispatching the nest egg it initiated last decade
Lack of community involvement spawns misunderstanding of international education, says veteran politician and diplomat
Australian research highlights contrasting motivations of students and their parents, and the need to appeal to both groups
New report warns presentation of discounts as ‘scholarships’ is driving ‘race to the bottom’
Western Australian capital seeks regional redefinition in hope of benefiting from new incentive schemes
New category would give top colleges bragging rights and a platform to upgrade to university status
‘Overblown’ media reports focus on state control over students and perils of joint research
Piggybacking on free trade negotiations could remove administrative hurdles and discourage ‘lone wolf’ researchers
The cultural studies scholar reflects on Tiananmen Square, the experience of Chinese students in Australia, and why online education can never replace a sage on the stage
Candid self-appraisals lend weight to doubts about English capabilities of learners coming to Australia
Results of early assignments can make or break students’ determination to continue their studies, Australian research suggests
AI technology could help save people from the encroaching predators – and vice-versa
Australian study also finds that dodgy agents are exploiting a migration advice ‘loophole’
Concerns about student visa scheme’s integrity prompt methodological adjustment
