Reviews

Modelling the long-term post-employment liability in universities

The financial obligations that universities carry toward former staff extend well beyond the final payslip. Retiree superannuation, accumulated long service…

How Business Officers Shape Presidential Search and Transition Costs

A university presidency is one of the most consequential hires an institution will ever make, and the financial architecture behind that decision is far more…

Auxiliary Rate Setting at Universities Facing State Revenue Caps

Auxiliary services such as student accommodation, catering, parking, and recreation centres are essential to campus life, yet setting their rates requires…

Designing A Fair Waiver Scheme For Unfunded University Requirements

Universities are often required to introduce new services, reporting processes, compliance controls, or student protections without receiving matching funding.…

Budgetary implications of university research misconduct settlements

Research integrity sits at the heart of higher education, yet even the most vigilant institutions occasionally face allegations of fabrication, falsification,…

Evaluating outsourcing options for non-core university functions

Australian universities have spent the past decade reassessing which activities genuinely belong inside the institution and which can be handled more…

Building a Safer University Procurement Card Framework

A procurement card can make everyday purchasing faster, reduce invoice handling, and give departments a practical way to obtain low-value goods and services.…

Managing Study Abroad Enrolment And Fiscal Risk

Changes in university study abroad participation can alter far more than the size of a programme. A fall in applications may reduce tuition income,…

Building a Campus Safety Budget Model With Incident Data Analytics

Universities across Australia are reassessing how they fund the safety of students, staff, and visitors. With finite budgets, expanding campuses, and…

Optimising Overhead Recovery Strategies for University Administrators

University administrative overhead recovery remains one of the most nuanced financial levers available to senior business officers. Whether negotiating with…