In Features this morning

Elizabeth Baré, Janet Beard and Teresa Tjia on securing sustainable savings in professional services.  Retrenching can save money in the short-term, but staff numbers bounce back. Rather than retrench universities should invest.

Andrew Harvey and Lisa Andrewartha (both La Trobe U) on welcoming defence forces veterans into high education. They bring unique strengths and perspectives that benefit the learning of all students. It’s this week’s essay in Contributing Editor Sally Kift’s series, needed know in teaching and learning.

Merlin Crossley on why rare isn’t always so special in science, education and film franchises.

Garry Carnegie and James Guthrie on why universities will worry about a better deal for casuals.