Universities Australia

09/10/2026

Join Universities Australia’s Solutions Series: In Conversation with Aftab Malik, Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia and UA CEO Luke Sheehy to explore practical solutions for safer, more inclusive university communities.

No speeches. No presentations. Just an open conversation about what needs to happen next.

Register today if you haven't already. 👇
events.uniaus.edu.au/aftabmalik/begin

08/10/2026

"What message are we sending to more than 34 million students across the world that want a world-class international education experience about Australia? We're saying “don't come”. And if they don't come, it will have serious financial consequences for our universities and our economy."

Our CEO Luke Sheehy discussed the proposed migration changes and their potential implications on ABC Radio Perth this morning. ABC Perth Nadia Mitsopoulos
Read the full transcript here: universitiesaustralia.edu.au/media-item/universities-australia-ceo-luke-sheehy-abc-radio-perth/

01/10/2026

Universities matter because they help us learn about ourselves.

Research from Griffith University researchers has found that being a night owl may be linked to differences in eating patterns and metabolic health outcomes.

So, does when you’re awake matter as much as what you eat?

Read more about the research. 👇
universitiesmatter.edu.au/night-owls-are-at-greater-risk-of-poor-metabolic-health/

01/10/2026

01/10/2026

Student voices matter.

The 2026 National Student Safety Survey is now open across Australia’s universities.

Eligible students are encouraged to share their experiences and perspectives on sexual violence and harm to help shape safer campuses.

Participation is voluntary and confidential, and support is available before, during and after the survey.

For more information, visit the link in our first comment.

18/09/2026

WATCH: Missed the webinar? Watch the recording of Universities Australia CEO Luke Sheehy’s conversation with Shadow Minister for Education Julian Leeser MP on the future of higher education reform.

The discussion explored the Universities Accord, university autonomy, student opportunity and the policy choices shaping Australia's universities.

Watch the webinar recording here: https://events.uniaus.edu.au/eventcentre/leeser

17/09/2026

The 2026 National Student Safety Survey is now underway.

If you receive an invitation, we encourage you to consider taking part.

Creating a safe and respectful environment is a shared responsibility and a core priority at ACU. Every student should feel safe to learn, work, socialise and participate fully in university life.

Your voice matters. If you choose to participate, your experiences and perspectives can help inform positive change.

Learn more and read the FAQs: https://nsss.edu.au
- Support is available at ACU through:
- Gender-based violence: Support at ACU https://bit.ly/4h4M5Fy
- Options for confidential disclosure and reporting, including the secure reporting form https://bit.ly/3TpynVN
- ACU Student Counselling (online or in-person) https://bit.ly/46jw09W or the ACU 24-Hour Mental Health Support Line https://bit.ly/4h24bry Call 1300 638 485 | text 0488 884 191

National support services are also available:
- National Student Safety Survey Counselling Line: 1800 572 224
- 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
- 13YARN: 13 92 76

17/09/2026

The 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 is now underway. The survey is open to all eligible university students.

If you have received an invitation from Roy Morgan, we encourage you to take part. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 and if you choose to participate, your experiences and perspectives can help inform positive change and contribute to safe campuses for current and future students.

Participation is voluntary and confidential.

For more information 👉 https://nsss.edu.au/

16/09/2026

Join Shadow Minister for Education Julian Leeser MP in conversation with Universities Australia CEO Luke Sheehy as they explore the big questions facing the sector.

This timely discussion will explore university autonomy, student opportunity, workforce needs and the reforms that could shape Australia's universities for decades to come.

Don't miss this opportunity and register for the event here - https://events.uniaus.edu.au/