Universities Australia’s chief executive Catriona Jackson says the peak body is in discussions with two government departments regarding the government’s proposed bill that will allow it to veto agreements between countries and a range of stakeholders – including universities. “We ...

Universities Australia has welcomed a review into academic freedom and freedom of expression announced by education minister Dan Tehan on Friday. Professor Sally Walker will conduct the review with the assistance of universities, focusing on their progress against former Chief ...

Education Minister Dan Tehan has made an assurance that all Australian students will graduate with an ATAR this year, despite the multitude of disruptions and uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the decision to not entertain a Year ...

Seven universities belonging to the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) group have committed to supporting students through the COVID-19 crisis by offering food packages, emergency cash and fee waivers. This comes as other universities across Australia implement similar support packages for ...

The ability of Australia’s 39 universities to assist in national recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic will be compromised without government support, Universities Australia says. UA’s chief executive Catriona Jackson said the university sector and the government have been “working closely” ...

Universities Australia chief executive Catriona Jackson said the peak body will continue to consult with government after Prime Minister Scott  Morrison said international students would have to guarantee their income for 12 months. Mr Morrison told a press conference on ...

Universities Australia Chair Professor Deborah Terry spoke at the National Press Club on Wednesday about how academic expertise and evidence can provide governments with the best defence against current and future threats to humanity. In her speech, ‘Let’s dare to ...

The 2019 Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT) were awarded during the Universities Australia 2020 Conference at the Canberra Convention Centre on Tuesday, with an emphasis on the dual role of teachers. "Great teachers not only help us to unlock ...

Australia has closed its borders to most people travelling from or through mainland China to address concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus, and universities have said they are not taking the decision lightly. Australian citizens, permanent residents and ...

Australian employers continue to be pleased with the quality of our university graduates, with 84 per cent of direct supervisors surveyed satisfied with graduate employees. Published by Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), the 2019 Employer Satisfaction Survey also ...