It is widely acknowledged that universities need to do more to support student mental health. Yet many academics and service staff are worried that well-intentioned initiatives pathologise ordinary...
The coronavirus crisis is forcing everyone – including universities and THE – to reassess and revise long-standing assumptions and practices
Derision of expertise has been concentrated in the US – but that’s where it matters most, say former Antipodean chief scientists
A post-coronavirus recession could drive higher university enrolment and enhance human capital, says Nick Hillman
World on fire: Universities in the wake of the Australian bushfire disaster
Varying personal circumstances highlight the need for accommodations that outlive the coronavirus, says Phil Emmerson
Six months of devastating and unprecedented destruction has brought home the reality of climate change to many Australians. But with time for mitigation short and some politicians still in denial,...
A new alliance of 40 of the world’s top climate change research universities will ensure better access to the facts, say Ian Jacobs and Matthew England
An economic downturn prompted by the virus outbreak creates many uncertainties, but could public backing for science investment actually increase?
UNSW Sydney-led network highlights coronavirus and climate change parallels on need for global coordination
Universities urged to take opportunity to introduce innovative ‘next-generation’ assessment and boost ‘academic productivity’
Paul Howarth joins from Law Business Research
Without the structure of campus routine, a student with autism says it’s impossible to complete assignments and he’s worried about finishing his degree
The shuttering of university campuses leaves security guards watching their screens for tumbleweeds, says George Bass
Analysts advocate hands-off assistance package, with universities unlikely to share latest government bailout