News Articles for Gary Martin

A survey of university staff has uncovered alarming levels of psychological distress.

It's important the remuneration packages of university leaders are not only market competitive, but ethically and socially justified.

A recent survey by the University of Melbourne has provided insight into why prospective tertiary students are giving uni a miss.

Career guidance in schools too often centres on achieving high ATAR at the expense of alternative routes to further study.

There has been push-back against a proposal to tax international students and redistribute the funds across the tertiary sector.

Studying for an MBA is a major commitment, and choosing a course from the many on offer can be challenging.

The growing prevalence of placements to bridge academic learning and real-life experience is taking a toll on students.

Structural fallout after COVID-19, subdued investment, and overseas competition are likely behind universities' mixed performance in a recent world ranking.

Red flags ahead of a university merger in South Australia offer insight for educators in other states.

The state has bounced back strongly from the pandemic, lifting its share of international enrolments.

The ratio between the two cohorts has long been a contentious issue in Australian university circles.

Historically reluctant to join forces, the state's universities may look east for tie-up opportunities.

A wide-ranging review has prompted the federal government to move on improving governance in the sector.

A Queensland-based academic says it's time we stop pretending free labour is the best way for students to learn.

The use of global rankings remains controversial because different systems prioritise different aspects.

An internship and mentoring program helping Indigenous Australians at university is hitting some impressive targets.

A new ranking system offers a direct assessment of universities' efforts to address global challenges.

Federal funding policies that encouraged universities to boost student numbers across all disciplines has led to skewed workforce expectations.

We need to rethink what being a full-time student actually means and look to adjust the models of teaching and learning.

The Dawkins reforms were a game changer for higher education in Australia.

WA university tops the nation in survey of job-ready graduates.

A Bill before the Senate aims to help university graduates manage escalating student debt.

At a minimum, a review of WA universities might lead to a reduction in the current duplication of course offerings.

Greater independence for WA universities' business schools could have a positive effect.

Taken too far and without the engagement of all voices, wokeness might end up preventing much hoped-for inclusiveness.

While unlikely to replace human writing altogether, AI will no doubt bring changes to tertiary studies.

First-in-family university students face extra challenges.

A federal review of the tertiary sector is slated to begin this year.

A fresh model adopted by a London university offers food for thought for Australian universities recovering from the impacts of the pandemic.

The gap year does not deserve its poor reputation.

The federal government says its new regulations will aim to find a balance between work and study.

Western Australia's international education industry is poised for a much-needed boost thanks to the state government's $10 million agent incentive scheme.

The Morrison government's Job Ready Graduates package of reforms reduced student tuition fees in fields expected to produce the most job growth, while increasing fees for courses seen as less vital to the economy.

Always on the lookout for plagiarism in students' work, universities also must contend with a barrage of online cheating services.

Rate My Professors will do little to improve teaching and learning.

For most of us, passion comes a distant second to practicality when it comes to the weekly grind.

University leaders need to prepare graduates to be able to play a valuable role in the gig economy.

There is a compelling case for the higher education sector to embrace a broader conception of international education.

First-mover advantage awaits a WA university willing to offer an apprenticeship degree.

A longstanding university practice is increasingly a cause for controversy.