Why are university enrolments flatlining?

Domestic enrolments have slowed and while international demand continues, there are warnings about financial over-reliance on students from China and India. It means challenging time ahead for universities, argues Andrew Norton.

Take up a trade rather than go to uni, Marshall urges South Australians

The naval shipbuilding program threatens to cause skills shortages across the South Australian economy and parents should encourage their children to take up a trade rather than study at university, Premier Steven Marshall says.