The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra, which trains future leaders of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), has recently restricted its research collaborations with China.
This decision includes halting visits from Chinese academics and limiting new joint research projects.
Since the 1980s, UNSW Canberra has been integral in educating ADF cadets and providing postgraduate programs for defence personnel. Historically, a significant number of international students at UNSW Canberra were from China, and the university offered PhD scholarships to Dongguan University in Guangdong province.
However, recent changes in global military dynamics have prompted UNSW Canberra to review its international collaborations.

The university has informed its staff that collaborative research involving Chinese universities will no longer be supported, though research with China may continue if specifically approved.
UNSW Canberra remains focused on managing risks associated with high-risk international partnerships, particularly given its role within the ADF.
Shadow Home Affairs Minister James Paterson has praised UNSW Canberra’s decision but is advocating for a more thorough review of staff affiliations with the Chinese government to ensure national security.
Source abc.net