- RUN welcomes Productivity Commission Report20 March 2023 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the Productivity Commission’s 5-Year Productivity Inquiry: Advancing Prosperity report to improve Australia’s productivity performance. Executive Director of RUN, Alec Webb, said that RUN was glad to see that the Productivity Commission recognised the importance of universities and the role of higher education in driving Australia’s economic …
- RUN welcomes new Secretary of the Department of Education03 February 2023 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) congratulates Mr. Tony Cook PSM on his appointment as Secretary of the Department of Education. “Mr Cook brings substantial knowledge and experience to the role, and we look forward to continuing working with him on education reform for regional Australia,” said RUN Executive Director, Alec Webb. …
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- UNIVERSITIES ACCORD OFFERS A CHANCE FOR GENERATIONAL REFORM TO THE BETTERMENT OF ALL AUSTRALIANS16 November 2022 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) looks forward to working with Minister Clare, Professor Kane and the other members of the Australian Universities Accord Panel to ensure that Australia’s higher education sector is equipped to meet the needs of all Australians. RUN Executive Director, Alec Webb said that the Accord provides an opportunity …
- REGIONAL DOCTORS AND NURSES RECEIVE A HELPING HAND10 November 2022 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the introduction of legislation to parliament to provide financial relief to doctors and nurses working in regional Australia through the waiving of their HELP debt. Executive Director of RUN, Alec Webb, said that this legislation could make a significant difference to Australia’s regional communities by increasing …
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- BUDGET DELIVERS MIXED BAG FOR REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES25 October 2022 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the measures outlined in the 2022-23 Federal Budget noting the focus on delivering election promises. Chair of RUN, Professor Nick Klomp, said that the measures outlined in the Budget demonstrate a welcomed commitment to Australia’s higher education system. “We are pleased to see the focus in …
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- RUN WELCOMES ANNOUNCEMENT OF ADDITIONAL STUDENT PLACES24 October 2022 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes today’s announcement of an additional 20,000 commencing Commonwealth Supported Places. RUN’s Executive Director, Alec Webb, said that today’s announcement recognises the role that regional universities play in solving Australia’s skills crisis and the role that regional universities play in educating Australians from under-represented cohorts. “Thousands more …
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