Publications & resources

Opinion

Life just got tougher for international students under new visa rules. Why is this group being targeted?

The Australian government has announced visa changes making it harder for international students to bring their families with them while they study.
Journal article

Quantifying inequality, qualifying experiences: socioeconomic status and employment outcomes among Australian doctoral graduates

Despite expanded access to higher education in Australia, questions remain regarding whether socioeconomic background continues to influence post-graduation outcomes at the doctoral level.
Media release

The changing value of a university degree

Mitchell Institute has recommended replacing Job Ready Graduates and diversifying post-secondary school pathways.
Feature

International students: The migration nexus

Our latest report calls for education and immigration policy innovation to reach a healthy and sustainable international education sector.
Opinion

How Australia could introduce a cap on international students & protect uni funding

Australia could introduce a cap on international students and protect uni funding. Our formula shows how.
Opinion

How is ‘Gonski-style’ needs-based funding going to work for universities?

Mitchell Institute researchers analyse a Federal Government consultation paper on needs-based funding for universities.
Opinion

International student caps are creating a huge headache for universities. But they could have an impact beyond elite campuses

The introduction of caps has the potential to have the most significant impact on Australia’s tertiary education system in decades.
Opinion

Gonski schools model will boost uni funding, skills

Australian Financial Review op-ed: Disadvantage doesn't stop when kids leave high school.
Media release

Book release – Rethinking Tertiary Education: Building on the Work of Peter Noonan

The current higher education is flawed, so what needs to happen next? 'Rethinking Tertiary Education: Building on the Work of Peter Noonan' is out Nov 7.
Policy Brief

Needs-based funding: Lessons from the school sector

The Universities Accord has identified needs-based funding as a potential policy approach, but why is this and what might it look like?
Media release

It’s time to rethink how we fund higher education to increase access

Mitchell Institute has released a report exploring a needs-based funding model for Australian universities.
Opinion

Gonski for universities: what if we funded higher education like schools?

Mitchell Institute researchers say Australia should fund unis like schools.