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BUDGET 2022 Services exports to soar as international students return International students could help grow the nation's services exports industry by a whopping 12 and 29 per cent over the next two financial years if budget assumptions are borne out... OLIVIA CAISLEY BUDGET 2022 We are indispensable, say unis The training and research provided by universities is essential to Australia's infrastructure investments and economic recovery, say universities. By TIM DODD EMPOWERING WOMEN A research winner with star backing Indian biological scientist Gopika Kottantharayil Bhasi is the winner of La Trobe University's scholarship named for a Bollywood star. By TIM DODD NT's uni decides to go its own way Charles Darwin University is pullig out of the Innovative Research Universities grouping to chart its own course. By TIM DODD COMMENTARY Humans first, bots second AI has the potential to be a force for good in higher education, but humans must still take the lead. By JAMES THORLEY ANCIENT HISTORY Makeup tips and other ancient treasures At Macquarie University's new Museum of History there are extraordinary ancient artefacts on display, and some surprises. By TIM DODD COMMENTARY Down and out in academe The campus experience is different to what it was for students and teachers at universities. And the change is not for the better. By ANDREW PATERSON Independent unis form new body Australia's four independent universities have created a new forum to advocate for their interests. By TIM DODD COMMENTARY Covid crisis not as bad as feared Contrary to some expectations, most universities were not ruined by the Covid but used the crisis to build a foundation for the future. By KEITH HOUGHTON   NEWSLETTERS TODAY'S PAPER MIND GAMES THE AUSTRALIAN PLUS   Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by The Australian, GPO Box 4245, Sydney, NSW, 2001 Australia.