Reviews

Business officers shaping the future of university technology modernisation

Higher education campuses across the world are deep into a once-in-a-generation rethink of the systems that run them. Student information platforms, finance…

Tracking Australia’s Biggest Jackpot Opportunities This Month

A major jackpot win can change the mood of Australia’s online casino market overnight. When a progressive prize climbs into headline territory, players in…

Building a compliance calendar for federal grant reporting deadlines

Managing US federal grants from Australia presents a unique operational challenge. Research-intensive institutions in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane…

Endowment spending policies that withstand market volatility

University endowments across the Australian higher education sector face a defining test: how to deliver predictable support for teaching, research, and…

Structuring University P3 Agreements for Student Housing and Parking

Australian universities are wrestling with two infrastructure pressures at once: a chronic shortage of affordable student beds in the inner suburbs of Sydney,…

Financial planning for university athletics conference realignment

Conference realignment has reshaped athletic competition across the United States, and the same financial pressures are influencing sport programs in…

Building better HR performance measures for Australian universities

University human resources teams are being asked to do far more than process contracts and answer payroll queries. They support workforce planning, industrial…

Assessing the financial viability of new university academic programs

Launching a new academic program is a strategic investment rather than a simple enrolment exercise. A credible assessment must connect student demand, pricing,…

Building a Fair Cost Allocation Plan for Shared Research Facilities

Shared research core facilities give universities access to specialist instruments, technical expertise, laboratories and data services that would be…

Managing the budget impact of university energy performance contracts

Energy performance contracts can help universities modernise ageing buildings, lower utility consumption, and advance emissions targets without paying the full…