Our moment to stand up for international students
Back in 2001, I arrived in Australia as an international student, hopeful, determined, and ready to make a difference. I...
The Power—and Pitfalls—of Regulation in Modern Markets
In today’s economy, appropriate regulation is critically important for markets to function well, and every person is touched by regulation...
Do Less with Less: How Pears, Lego, and Smart Strategy Can Help Universities Thrive
As budget pressures intensify across the Australian higher education sector, a familiar message is once again doing the rounds: do...
Shelly Maller on the 2026 QS Rankings
Although 24 of the 36 Australian universities featured in the QS World University Rankings 2026 have seen their position drop...
Beyond Borders: Disrupting the Status Quo in International Student Recruitment
As the global education landscape undergoes rapid transformation, fresh insights drawn from Studyportals’ global student demand data demonstrate that international...
Aus4Skills Knowledge Exchange in Quality Assurance in VET – Program Launch
Following opening remarks from Aus4Skills Vietnam Program Director Ms. Jennie Dehn and Dr. Phạm Vũ Quốc Bình, Deputy Director General,...
Meet Professor Svetha Venkatesh — Global AI visionary making tech more human for India and the world
From the corridors of IIT Roorkee to the forefront of global AI innovation in Australia, Professor Svetha Venkatesh has carved...
Nine Essentials for Running a High-Impact Student Enquiries and Sales Function
Student enquiries have become one of the most critical touchpoints in the recruitment journey. As higher education grows more competitive...
New Aviation Course Set to Prepare Western Sydney for Airport Jobs Boom
Western Sydney is gearing up for a wave of new job opportunities with the launch of a new aviation micro-credential,...
Education and service design: may we disrupt you a moment?
Do you remember the moment your journey as a higher education professional started? I do. It was two years ago...
The Koala is intelligent, it can be cheeky, it aims to be informative and is uniquely Australian though proudly global.
It unashamedly promotes best practice in International Education. It loves seeing students succeed via vibrant offerings and a supporting mix of policy, recruitment and support settings.