Academics in precarious employment struggle to feel a strong sense of self. File image: Pexels

Opinion

Dependent and vulnerable: the experiences of academics on casual and insecure contracts

Academics on casual contracts often feel vulnerable and of lower status than “permanent” staff members. Yet, they can minimise their exploitation as if it’s part of the authentic academic experience, writes Kate Bone.

Opinion

Stop treating international students as our ATM

We celebrate the economic benefits of international students but ignore their reality, writes Andrew Hunter, who believes sport can help bridge the cultural divide.

Opinion

Private providers no longer the underdogs of higher education

Private providers have always been the underdogs of higher education – the new kids on the block, lacking the history and perceived prestige of their university counterparts – but new data shows there’s more to the story, writes Paul Wappett.

Opinion

It's time to end the pressure to go to university

Too many students are steered away from vocational education and training at a cost to their future job prospects, writes Minister for Industry and Skills David Pisoni.

Science & Tech

NASA director in talks to develop internship program with SA

A top director at NASA will speak to Premier Steven Marshall about the potential to establish an internship program between the US space agency and South Australian universities.