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Academics join public protests around the world against Donald Trump’s immigration ban. David Whinham/Newzulu

University vice chancellors say Trump order threatens global research

Academics worldwide are calling for the US president to reconsider the executive order on immigration, which many say is damaging to research collaboration.
The National Commission of Audit recommended sector consultations before imposing fee deregulation, which the government ignored. Now they’ve decided it was probably a good idea. AAP

Government to consult with sector on student fees after all

The government has contacted university Vice-Chancellors across the country asking for their advice on the implementation of fee deregulation, after initially ignoring the Commission of Audit’s recommendation…
Treasurer Joe Hockey will not go ahead with a cap on self-education expenses. AAP

Coalition reprieve on self-education tax break

The Abbott government has abandoned Labor’s plan for a A$2000 cap on the amount people can claim for self-education expenses. As part of its review of 92 tax and superannuation announcements that have…
New rankings show Australian universities are losing ground. University image from www.shutterstock.com

University rankings show Asian rise and Australian slip

Australia’s top universities are losing ground as Asian universities are on the rise, according to the latest university rankings out today. The results from the Times Higher Education (THE) world university…
Science should help inform policy aimed at tackling issues that extend beyond electoral cycles, peak bodies for researchers said today. NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

Government department commits to science-based policy

Two peak bodies for science researchers today welcomed the release of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s Science Strategy 2013-2018, a document that aims to ensure government policy…
The government is seeking to cap self-education expense claims at $2000 per year. http://www.flickr.com/photos/sailor_coruscant

Self-education expense deductions cap will crimp GDP: universities

The government’s proposed cap on work-related education expense deductions will decrease long run GDP by between A$2.8 and $6 billion per year and cut national productivity growth by between 0.2 to 0.4…
New tertiary education minister Craig Emerson needs to bring stability to a portfolio that has seen three ministers in 2013. AAP/Alan Porritt

Ministerial revolving doors: why higher education needs stability now

Craig Emerson is definitely a multitasker. Who can forget his singing routine on national television last year when he borrowed the tune of the 1970s Skyhooks rock classic Horror Movie and lampooned alarmist…
Professor Ian Chubb has been commissioned byt the government to draft a strategy for research investment. AAP/Alan Porritt

Chief Scientist releases plan for the future of Australian research

Chief Scientist Ian Chubb has launched new guidelines for Australian research investment. The National Research Investment Plan, released yesterday, sets out a whole-of-government approach to the way research…

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