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Serial deficits plague universities that have failed to recover their pre-pandemic international revenue, analysis finds

With China losing interest, India following suit and Nepal and Bangladesh routinely denied visas, universities’ overseas recruitment prospects look increasingly bleak

‘Self-referential’ science must make sure it is using current allocations effectively, says head of slimmed-down agency

Nurturing well-rounded athletes is core business, sports college head says, as campus gears up for forthcoming Olympics

While recommendations from latest inquiry largely duplicate changes already made, boosted staff and student representation would be a ‘massive win’

Low-paying disciplines dominated by women and people from disadvantaged backgrounds but more young men at risk of being ‘locked out’ entirely

One study wants a flat fee and another backs income-based tiers – but neither supports the status quo

Figures from multiple data sets suggest country will struggle to meet its accord target of 80 per cent tertiary participation

But medical and veterinary students should not be left out, postgraduate body insists

Lobbyists welcome streamlining and greater spread of competitive funding, but say opportunities for novice researchers will come at a cost for their established peers

Front foot action preferable to the compliance burden bound to follow the next round of bruising headlines, as sector awaits Royal Commission’s report

Course costs can be wound back without undue pain to students, universities or the government, under policy prescription