August
How 11 Australian companies are using AI
From detecting serious disease, to monitoring rock art and writing divorce agreements and wills, the robots are already hard at work.
Unis urged to adopt ‘institutional silence’ on controversial issues
This will help avoid undermining the fundamental purpose of encouraging debate to flourish, says University of Melbourne professor.
June
Unis rake in record foreign student revenues ahead of crackdown
New figures reveal record highs in both the number of overseas students enrolled in 2024, as well as the cash flowing to some universities from tuition fees.
April
What a 50¢ ferry ride reveals about which way Brisbane could fall
Three seats won in Brisbane’s leafy inner-city in 2022 may be the high-water mark for the Greens. But if the Liberals think they can walk back in, these voters have different ideas.
March
Victoria’s gas switch to cost households $5.8b: report
The Allan government’s plan to force people to replace broken down appliances with electric ones could cost more than first thought, according to new research.
January
Postgrads enter climate workforce looking for a clean start
Demand for workers with climate skills is already increasing, as more job postings specifically cover adapting to the green transition.
Think there’s been a major rise in shark attacks? You’re wrong
Two deaths within a week have heightened fears over the ocean predator, but experts insist there’s been no significant uptick in fatal attacks.
October 2024
Six ways my MBA paid for itself
It can be hard to know whether the financial cost of the qualification will be worth it. Luke Shanahan has the benefit of hindsight.
How do our universities get their social licence back?
There are four issues that universities need to address if they are to revive their troubled reputations in Australian society.
In Queensland, abortion rights are a mainstream campaign issue
Debate over abortion laws has reignited in spectacular fashion in Queensland as the state’s ‘Bible belt’ shows its conservative colours.
September 2024
Star confirms sale of Treasury Casino site in scramble for cash
The troubled gaming company has ended months of speculation, pocketing a much-needed $60.7 million from selling its Brisbane property to Griffith University.
December 2023
Foreign uni enrolments rise again amid visa crackdown
Universities say demand from overseas students is “going through the roof”, but a clampdown on non-genuine students will dampen temporary migrant numbers.
August 2023
Unscripted: Griffith’s assessment plan to combat cheating
Griffith University’s oral assessment program aims to deter plagiarism and rote learning.
Winning strategy: Rethinking the path to climate adaptation
Comment contributed by the joint winner of the Emerging Leadership category, Griffith University.
Winning strategy: A proven tool for faster student assessment
Comment provided by the winners of the Teaching and Learning Excellence category at Griffith University.
Studying music goes well beyond the classroom
Music students benefit from greater vocational direction and are finding new career opportunities.
Emerging leaders tackle climate and data threats
A leader in developing strategies to keep communities safe in a changing climate is one of the joint winners.
Conduits for change, unis prove their worth
This year’s winners of the AFR Higher Education Awards have three things in common: creativity, impact and social good.
April 2023
Top bureaucrat makes Canberra encore to help solve education turmoil
Former Canberra bureaucrat Ben Rimmer has returned to lead the development of the government’s higher education and research reforms.
‘A mockery of the system’: Indian students dodge visa rules
The integrity of the student visa system is in question as universities and reputable colleges say poaching is rife.