Commentary
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The future of agentic AI for university students
Universities stand at a turning point. For years, headlines have framed AI as a threat to academic integrity. That narrative…
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Don’t let perfect get in way of ATEC bill
Lasting policy reforms, almost always, have difficult beginnings. Think Medicare, the Superannuation Guarantee, or the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
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The rise of agentic AI in universities
One of the prevailing narratives about AI is that it is a threat to academic roles and institutional reputation, rather…
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Inclusive learning is the new active learning
As the higher education landscape continues to evolve, a pressing question has emerged: Is active learning enough?
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I’m a physicist, and we need more girls
My mother was a physics teacher in the local school and she used to bring her physics textbooks home. As…
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How academics are making lectures more engaging
A lecture is no longer synonymous with a room full of students and a wall of text. Something new is…
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Student retention programs that work
Some Australian universities handle student attrition rates very well, and model examples all institutions should undertake to retain students.
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How to make lectures more interesting
A lecture is no longer synonymous with a room full of students and a wall of text. Something new is…
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Tutorials must persevere at unis: Opinion
Monash University has announced it will replace tutorials for senior law students with seminars that encourage “active learning activities” but…
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Universities in the age of intelligent machines
Productivity Assistant Minister Andrew Leigh outlines how universities can aid productivity in an age of artificial intelligence.
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How unis can do more on social media
Too many universities overlook the richness of the human stories that define them, relying instead on polished marketing campaigns and…
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Student caps could help shoddy operators
Caps on international student places, set at 270,000 for 2025 and rising to 295,000 in 2026, are intended to manage…
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What Australia can learn from UK unis
It’s not often we get invited to deep dive into the workings of other universities, even less so when they’re…
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English language test integrity matters
As Australia recalibrates its approach to skilled migration and international education, one thing remains constant: the importance of trust.
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Call to promote university racism survey
The Australian Human Rights Commission’s landmark Racism@Uni survey will appear in student and staff inboxes from August 11.
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Gen Z craves purpose. Universities must catch up
Speak to young university students today and a picture emerges of deep concern for justice, hunger for real-world connection, and…
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Antisemitism scorecard will harm unis: Opinion
The Segal Report set out to deal with a growing antisemitism problem, but, worryingly, it put forward a plan that…
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Why VR works for soft-skills training
Virtual reality isn’t a silver bullet replacement for lectures or labs, but it is the most practical method to support…
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Graeme Turner’s ‘broken’ universities
The Australian university sector has come under considerable pressure in recent years. It is currently in a parlous state.
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Fixing university reputations: Opinion
Universities have reputations whether they know it or not. Most of us believe our own PR: but we seldom take…
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What I learned from US universities
I have greatly benefited from an academic and leadership career spanning three continents over 40 years, and always viewed the…
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International education in Australia needs an urgent rethink
The federal government’s recent decision to again raise the international student visa application fee to $2,000 has reignited concerns about…
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Unis should get behind Country University Centres and Regional Study Hubs
In the heart of Broken Hill, 22-year-old Hannah Maalste is pursuing a Bachelor of Health and Medical Science, a path…
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How universities can turn QILT data into action
Universities today have access to more data than ever before to assess student success and graduate outcomes. But having data…
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UTS is showing how to achieve student equity now, not in 2050
The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has taken bold steps to reach its own equity targets in a time when…
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