Australia's public universities might have prestige and history, but are they giving students what they want and need? Photo: AAP/Paul Miller

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.

Opinion

Graduates clear tables and ask: "was my degree worth it?"

Competition for graduate jobs in South Australia is fierce, prompting Malcolm King to ask: when will our universities start to focus on quality over quantity?

Sponsored Story

Why academics should engage with the community

Australian academics will soon have a new incentive to get off campus and into the community to engage with the people who ultimately fund their research – the taxpayers.