Universities warned against ‘victim blaming’ in spiking response
Institutions told to ‘join up’ response with local officials, to have emergency medical care and forensic testing procedures in place

Institutions told to ‘join up’ response with local officials, to have emergency medical care and forensic testing procedures in place
Easing student caps is a ‘step in the right direction’ but doesn’t solve issue of talent leaving for higher pay in other nations, academics say

Labor minister’s insistence that postcode should not determine opportunity sparks new initiatives

The wider issues raised by the scandal can be particularly acute in the work of academic practitioners in cultural fields, says Ian Pace

Grant delays worse than ever, researchers say, as ARC strives to meet demands of ousted government

While the sector laments its low profile in this week’s Canberra congress, policy expert expects it to generate ‘dysfunction’

National interest test for research grants to be simplified amid sweeping review of ARC

Patient cybercriminals may gain access to online systems and wait for months before trying to sell on information

Institutions emerge from lockdowns with an unusually large amount of money left over but say surpluses mask real financial difficulties

A cultural shift is needed, according to the vice-chancellor of Cardiff Met

Universities should decide their funding needs based on their goals in teaching, research and outreach, say Nicolai Foss, Peter Klein and Phillip Nell

Former disability commissioner says universities have lifted their game, but employers not so much

But representative body says conclusions from analysis of university financial accounts are based on flawed assumptions

Iain Mansfield’s spell as key driver of policy ends – for now, at least – while ‘anti-woke’ campaigner is touted as potential education secretary