This paper contains an overview of the key findings of Module A of the OECD Higher Education Policy Survey (HEPS) 2022, which had a thematic focus on digitalisation policy in OECD member and accession countries’ higher education systems.

Recent advances in generative AI and automation have opened many exciting possibilities for boosting the British economy and business efficiency. This paper, supported by the University of London, considers how universities can continue to fulfil their employability function in this context of rapid and radical change.

The Australian Universities Accord has identified a needs-based funding model for higher education as a possible policy direction. The analysis in this brief shows the Australian Universities Accord was right to identify a needs-based funding model as a possible approach. But more research is needed to make sure the settings are right.

This report provides an overview of Australian higher education policy and trends. It is the sixth edition of a report originally published by the Grattan Institute.

On the balance of the evidence considered by the Committee during this inquiry, the economic and social interests of the State of South Australia are likely to be advanced by the amalgamation of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia.