Coronavirus

Commentators say that third countries through which Chinese students are allowed to transit appear the riskier propositions

Shutdown of northern institutions already in its second week

Conferences and exchanges curtailed as Covid-19 spreads

University puts recruitment, international travel and capital projects on hold

Respite increasingly unlikely as Australia moves into pandemic mode

Universities Australia conference also hears jurist stress human side of crisis, urging government to establish a ‘special student support fund’

Situation will be reviewed again ‘towards the end of the week’, education minister to tell conference

Exemptions and detours under consideration, as universities and students grapple with open-ended travel bans

Universities did not prepare adequately for a ‘foreseeable’ downturn predicted to slash at least A$2.8 billion (£1.45 billion) from education exports, claims sociologist

Recruitment agents say most students will defer enrolment rather than cancel overseas study plans altogether

While much harm has been done by epidemic, institutions could use crisis to sharpen strategies and practices in areas such as internationalisation and e-learning, experts say

Coronavirus response driven by ‘political objectives masquerading as public health decisions’, according to outspoken academic

Professors ride a wave of ‘public anger’ over coronavirus outbreak in airing anti-government views

Institutional, pedagogical and workload issues more problematic than technological impediments, experts say

‘We’re all in this together’, v-c insists, as universities scramble to teach 100,000 stranded students

Australian university cancels term for up to 10,000 students, saying its timetable will allow them to graduate without delay

Even as medics scramble to address the coronavirus, research into its social and political entanglements is vital, says Robert Peckham 

Professors on the mainland and overseas defying government guidelines as outbreak spreads

Australian universities face fiscal crisis, as virus chokes off vital revenue stream

Chinese students in New Zealand incensed at mounting costs, while Australian universities criticise ‘disturbing’ detentions

Countries close borders to visitors from China and language testing suspended

Free deferrals offered and online offerings boosted as virus outbreak keeps students away

Dutch virologist says partnerships are vital in race to develop vaccines

Huge rewards could ensue if governments bankroll the systematic sharing of research data, but experts warn of unintended consequences