Higher Education

Group of students. | Newsreel

Global spike in young people with tertiary qualifications

Education in the developed world has reached an all-time high with almost half of young adults now completing a tertiary education. The latest analysis by the OECD found
Read more 12 September 2025
Young women siting on a bed. | Newsreel

39,000 purpose-built student beds in the pipeline

Dedicated student accommodation is set to top 144,000 beds over the next two years, with almost 39,000 beds in the current pipeline. The latest Urbis Student
Read more 9 September 2025
K'Gari, Queensland, Australia.

Voices unite to guide the future of K’Gari

A two-day conference on Queensland’s Fraser Coast will help shape the future one of Australia’s most iconic World Heritage-listed landscapes. The University of the
Read more 28 August 2025
Peter Beattie. | Newsreel

Beattie new Chair of Brandon BioCatalyst

Former Queensland Premier Peter Beattie is the new Chair of Brandon BioCatalyst, a collaboration of more than 50 of Australia and New Zealand’s leading medical
Read more 20 August 2025
Veterinary students from Washington State University talk to a patient about their cat’s health at the Seattle One Health Clinic. | Newsreel

Improving health of the homeless and their pets

An American program is integrating human medical and veterinary services in an effort to improve health care for homeless people. The Seattle One Health Clinic, operated
Read more 5 August 2025
Two researchers in lab. | Newsreel

Trans-Tasman unis unite to open up research access

Australian and New Zealand universities are uniting to ensure their taxpayer-funded research is available more freely and not locked behind publisher paywalls. Led by
Read more 28 July 2025
UQ open day

Uni open day season ahead

Choosing a university course can be a tough decision, but three of Brisbane’s top institutions are holding their open days soon to help ease the burden. First up is
Read more 23 July 2025
QIMR researcher with students in Far North Queensland

QIMR’s northern exposure to STEM pathways

The under-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines is the basis for a
Read more 14 July 2025
Heavy rain in the tropics. | Newsreel

Looking back 150,000 years to predict future monsoons

Evidence dating back 150,000 years points to future monsoon seasons across northern Australia being more intense. Scientists from Townsville’s James Cook University
Read more 10 July 2025
Student nurse with supervisor. | Newsreel

Prac payments now available for selected students

Student health care providers and teachers receive a financial boost from today with prac payments kicking in. Federal Education Minister Jason Clare said eligible
Read more 1 July 2025