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Privacy, safety fears cited as students reject US exchange programs

Australian students are turning away from US universities for their exchange and PhD programs, in part due to privacy and safety concerns.

By JOANNA PANAGOPOULOS

UNIVERSITY GROWTH

Domestic student numbers on the rise again, projections show

Year-to-date numbers for 2025 show commencements are up another 3 per cent compared to the same time in 2024, the Federal Department of Education says.

By JOANNA PANAGOPOULOS

TOP UNIVERSITIES

Australian universities drop in global rankings | FULL LIST

Despite 70 per cent of our universities slipping in the latest global rankings, Australia is still considered the fifth-best higher education system in the world.

By JOANNA PANAGOPOULOS

No social media privacy for student visa applicants

The US State Department will review the social media accounts of foreign student applicants, and they will be expected to have all social media profiles set to ‘public’.

By ROBERT BARBA

“YELLING” SACKING

Islamic college appeals against ‘yelling’ teacher ruling

Fair Work Commission finds it is absurd that a teacher can be sacked for raising their voice at misbehaving students.

By EWIN HANNAN

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