Australia and New Zealand

Former leader returns to the role following the death of the university’s first female vice-chancellor, Emma Johnston, from cancer complications

Shadow minister calls for newly established Australian Royal Commission to scrutinise universities in wake of deadly Bondi beach attack

‘Cynical’ seasoned scholars advise younger peers to pursue alternative employment, signalling ‘sustainability crisis’ for universities

Universities’ increasing reliance on visa applicants from within the country has so far failed to dent profitability

Marine ecologist remembered for ‘unwavering commitment’ to students and work advocating for science and research

Interim leaders’ early departure the latest snag in controversial commission’s troubled birth

Private chat forums are ‘valued learning environments’ that can help stop students falling behind, Australian study finds

Financial penalties loom for institutions that fail to crack down on issue as government commits to ‘report card’ system

Universities have 10 years to prepare for China’s demographic crunch. They need to start now, say Craig Jeffrey, Michael Simmonds and Donald Speagle

‘Significantly improved’ agreement with world’s biggest scholarly publisher averts new year shutdown

Australian science lobbyists pin hopes on research and development review, saying ‘one-off’ mini-budget funding boost will not compensate for years of decline

Senator warns universities have ‘few levers’ to pull when things go badly – citing ‘havoc’ at the Australian National University under former vice-chancellor