- UNIVERSITIES ACCORD DELIVERS FOR AUSTRALIA’S REGIONS25 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
- MYEFO CUTS UNDULY HIT REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES AND REGIONAL AUSTRALIA14 December 2023 The cuts outlined in the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) disproportionately impact Australia’s regional universities and regional communities. The $56.3 million in savings by ceasing the Regional Research Collaboration Program represents over 50 per cent of the total savings from the Department of Education portfolio and will significantly impact Australia’s regional… Read more: MYEFO CUTS UNDULY HIT REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES AND REGIONAL AUSTRALIA
- MIGRATION STRATEGY BRINGS WELCOMED CHANGES FOR REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES11 December 2023 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the migration strategy released today by the Albanese Government. Executive Director of RUN, Alec Webb said the focus of quality and integrity for the migration strategy is essential in ensuring Australia’s world leading international education sector remains at the top of the class. “Australian… Read more: MIGRATION STRATEGY BRINGS WELCOMED CHANGES FOR REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES
- CHANGES TO THE ARC ACT STRENGTHEN OPPORTUNITIES FOR REGIONAL AUSTRALIA01 December 2023 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the legislative amendments in the Australian Research Council (ARC) Amendment (Review Response) Bill 2023. Executive Director of RUN, Alec Webb said the proposed changes not only strengthen the integrity of the ARC but increase the transparency with which the ARC operates. “The acceptance of the recommendations… Read more: CHANGES TO THE ARC ACT STRENGTHEN OPPORTUNITIES FOR REGIONAL AUSTRALIA
- INAUGURAL WINNERS OF THE RUN LEARNING AND TEACHING AWARDS ANNOUNCED31 October 2023 An initiative to improve the ability of paramedicine students to learn the language of rural mental health and to understand how to monitor and respond to their own mental health has been awarded first prize in the inaugural Regional Universities Network (RUN) Learning and Teaching Awards. The RUN Learning and Teaching Awards… Read more: INAUGURAL WINNERS OF THE RUN LEARNING AND TEACHING AWARDS ANNOUNCED
- REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES CELEBRATE THE REGIONAL PRECINCTS AND PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM22 August 2023 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the Albanese Government’s opening of the $400 million Regional Precincts and Partnerships grants program. RUN Executive Director Alec Webb said the Regional Precincts and Partnerships grants program can transform regional, rural, and remote Australia. “The Regional Precincts and Partnerships grants program is of vital importance in… Read more: REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES CELEBRATE THE REGIONAL PRECINCTS AND PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM