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In the News
87pc cut to arts a ‘misunderstanding’
Victoria’s Federation University (FedUni) has walked back a decision to cut up to 87 per cent of arts subjects, calling the announcement that was made in a snap staff meeting two weeks ago a 'misunderstanding'.
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Commentary
Student visa reset a deterrent
Australia wants to restore confidence in its student visa system. The question is whether its latest proposals will make the process fairer and more predictable, or place Australian education out of reach for international students.
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AI
Unis students don’t like AI
Students are increasingly using AI, and most are required to use it as part of assessments. But as AI is used more in courses and changes how university works, how do students feel about it?
Workforce
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Policy & Reform
WA uni merger controversy
The West Australian Labor government is preparing a business case to merge three of the state’s four universities off the back of two reviews, one of which has been criticised as full of AI errors.
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On Campus
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On Campus
Antisemitism expectations set for unis
The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency has released its Statement of Regulatory Expectations: Adopting a definition of antisemitism for higher education providers under the Threshold Standards act for a safe and inclusive educational environment.
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Analysis
Still barriers to Indigenous achievement
Whereas once Indigenous students made up small cohorts in community-focused degrees such as education or health, ever-growing numbers of Indigenous peoples are studying across all disciplines. Indigenous student university enrolments are growing year on year.
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Industry & Research
Podcast: The importance of undergraduate research
Dr Sharon Saunders, Ben Roden-Cohen, Dr Lilia Mantai and Claudia Ghosn discuss how undergraduate research develops confidence, skills and career opportunities, examine barriers to participation, and explore why expanding authentic research experiences is vital for…
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Policy & Reform
Smarten up smart glasses policies
Emerging technology-facilitated harm is already recognised at a national level. Universities should be translating that recognition into practical, findable and technology-specific guidance on where new devices create foreseeable risks and where they can be used.
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Analysis
The value of true differentiation
The lesson is that competitive markets have a tendency to turn differentiation into conformity. Something that genuinely distinguishes one provider…
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In the News
UoM remains THE’s highest-ranked Aus uni
The University of Melbourne remains Australia’s highest-ranked institution for the 15th year, rising three places to 34th on the Times…
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Podcasts
Podcast: Student Voice Symposium
Recorded live at the 2026 Student Voice Symposium & Student Summit, this episode explores the central themes that emerged from the event: how trust, safety and meaningful participation shape student voice on university campuses.
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AI
HEDx: Tackling real-world AI challenges
La Trobe’s AI Business Studio is pairing students with industry to solve real-world challenges. Annabel Murphy explores the initiative with Patricia Haueiss and Nyo Manwijesingh, examining how AI is reshaping work-integrated learning and community impact.
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AI
Podcast: Building on strengths
In this podcast, HEDx director of engagement and innovation Annabel Murphy engages in a discussion about how strengths-based education can build the self-awareness, confidence, and human capability that no AI can replicate.
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AI
Podcast: How unis are implementing AI
The discussion on actually implementing AI in unis, covers where to start, how to build a framework without stifling innovation, what happens when an idea is ready to move into the tech stack.
