University students should feel free to ask questions and challenge existing viewpoints. This report on data from Australian student experience surveys finds at least 1 in 5 domestic undergraduates and 1 in 4 domestic postgraduates do not feel free to express their views. The report recommends universities be held more accountable for freedom of expression.

A national survey of university teaching conditions in Australia. The survey of more than 4,000 Australian university staff found that class sizes have expanded dramatically since 2019, with profound consequences for the quality of education, the experience of students and staff working conditions.

Enabling programs, as an alternative to Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)-based entry pathways to university, are a key mechanism for widening participation in Australian higher education, particularly for equity students. Drawing on recently released data, this report focuses on changes in enabling program participation rates across Australia from 2014 to 2023.

This report examined the prevalence and impact of financial hardship on Australian university students. It evaluated the effectiveness of existing financial support services and identified barriers that prevent students from accessing essential assistance. It recommends that government funded payment schemes be enhanced, and that universities should expand and enhance their emergency and non-monetary support services.

This study investigates the decision-making process of Indigenous Australian students in pursuing higher education, addressing a gap in understanding their educational choices. It identifies the key factors influencing university enrolment decisions and how these shape students’ educational pathways. Using a narrative-inquiry approach, the study explored the lived experiences of Indigenous students from two Western Australian...