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27 August 2024 The Albanese Government’s announcement on international students finally signals the end to a period of uncertainty that has been disproportionally impacting Australia’s regional universities.  In welcoming today’s announcement to replace Ministerial Direction 107 – the policy instrument used to throttle the enrolment of international students at all but a handful of large… Read more: RAY OF HOPE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES

26 June 2024 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the announcement of an independent Australian Research Council (ARC) Board.  In welcoming the announcement of the Board, RUN congratulates Chair Professor Peter Shergold AC, Deputy Chair Professor Susan Dodds FAHA, and other members on their appointment.  RUN is pleased to see the recommendation relating to greater… Read more: ARC BOARD A WELCOMED DEVELOPMENT FOR AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH

15 May 2024 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) commends the Government for establishing the Australian Universities Accord Implementation Advisory Committee. Alec Webb, Executive Director of RUN, said the Committee will undertake crucial engagement with the sector to inform the legislative design of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) and the new Managed Growth Funding System,… Read more: REGIONAL VOICE MISSING ON ACCORD IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

14 May 2024 The 2024-25 Budget is large on rhetoric and promises of sectoral reform but does little to address the pressing needs of Australia’s higher education sector, especially Australia’s regional universities. While the Regional Universities Network (RUN) is gladdened to see some recommendations from the Accord adopted in the Budget, especially those ensuring the… Read more: CAN KICKED DOWN THE ROAD IN UNIVERSITY REFORMS

06 May 2024 Announcements from Minister Clare are the first step to realising the potential of Australia’s Universities Accord and will be welcomed by thousands of higher education students. The Regional Universities Network (RUN) has long advocated for the introduction of measures to ensure all students are able to undertake the mandatory placements components of… Read more: PLACEMENT REFORMS INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS

25 February 2024 The release of a major suite of proposed reforms targeting Australia’s world-class higher education system acknowledges the pivotal role that regional universities play in supporting regional Australians, communities, and workforces. The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the release of the final report of the Australian Universities Accord and congratulates Professor Mary O’Kane… Read more: UNIVERSITIES ACCORD DELIVERS FOR AUSTRALIA’S REGIONS