This scoping review examines the most recent studies investigating the experiences and challenges of students with disability in Australian universities. The review identifies and summarises five themes: disclosure of disability, student experiences with disability support services, student experiences with academic staff, reasonable adjustments and the physical environment. It finds compliance with the mandates of disability...

The concentration of university campuses in Australian capital cities systematically diminishes opportunities for people living in regional locations. This article presents research that captures the voices and experiences of students studying on three small regional university campuses from Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia. It calls for higher education policies to include regional student voices.

To sustain a strong research workforce and maintain competitive research standards, this report argues Australia must implement policies and resources that attract and support talented PhD candidates.

A study is being undertaken into the prevalence, nature and impact of racism in Australian universities for both staff and students at the individual and systemic level. This interim report outlines how this will be done and provides initial insights reflecting stakeholder feedback, emerging themes and early issues for consideration. It highlights a range of...

This paper examines the impact of the rising cost of university education on young people, finding that student contributions have increased significantly in recent decades, outpacing both inflation and graduate salary growth. This trend has led to a substantial increase in student debt with negative consequences for graduates' future prospects.