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Some gains and major cuts for universities in 2013 Budget 15/05/13
While the 2013 Federal Budget offers some minor funding increases for universities, it also implements the major cuts to funding for universities and student support announced by the Government in April. > More
RUN welcomes announcement of equity funding 01/05/13
Funding of $86.5 million under the Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program will go some way to helping regional students attend university, according to the Regional Universities Network. > More
Regional universities must continue to grow strategic research 01/05/13
The Regional Universities Network has defended the integral role of research in maintaining comprehensive, high-quality higher education in the regions. > More
Funding cuts will hurt Australia's regional universities and students 13/04/13
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) is shocked by the extent of the funding cuts to Australian universities and changes to university student support announced by Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Science and Research Craig Emerson today, April 13. > More
RUN offers input to Coalition higher education policy 02/04/13
The Regional Universities Network has provided a submission to the Coalition's Online Higher Education Working Group to examine how Australia can capitalise on the potential of online learning. > More
RUN welcomes new ministry 25/03/13
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the Gillard Government's announcement of its new ministry on March 25. > More
Regional Australia must be part of a new Colombo Plan 22/03/13
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) supports a new Colombo Plan which would encourage two-way student staff exchanges with the Asia-Pacific. > More
Regional universities add billions to our economy 18/03/13
The RUN grouping of six of Australia's regional universities contributes $2.1 billion in gross domestic product, $1.2 billion in household income and more than 14,000 (full time equivalent) jobs, according to an economic impact study released today. > More
Regional Universities Network offers a plan to help unlock Australian potential 13/03/13
With two-thirds of the nation's economic assets and productive activity located outside Australia's capital cities, along with one-third of the population, the economic and social wellbeing of regional Australia is crucial to the success of the nation.Regional Universities Network (RUN) Chair Professor David Battersby has launching a policy statement - Smarter Regions, Smarter Australia - which details a variety of ways in which government can unlock the full human potential of regional Australia. > More
MEDIA DIARY: RUN to offer a policy plan to unlock Australian potential 11/03/13
Regional Universities Network (RUN) Chair Professor David Battersby will launch this Wednesday a policy plan–Smarter Regions, Smarter Australia–which details a variety of ways in which government can unlock the full human potential of regional Australia. > More
RUN strongly endorses Universities Australia policy statement 28/02/13
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) strongly endorses the Universities Australia policy statement, A Smarter Australia, released on February 27. > More
RUN welcomes Professor Sandra Harding as incoming Chair of Universities Australia 27/02/13
The Regional Universities Network has welcomed the announcement of Professor Sandra Harding, Vice-Chancellor of James Cook University, as Universities Australia's incoming Chair. > More
Regional Australia must be part of Innovation Precincts 18/02/13
Regional universities are ideally placed to play an important role in the Federal Government's planned Innovation Precincts, according to the Regional Universities Network. > More
RUN thanks Senator Evans for his commitment to regional universities 03/02/13
The outgoing Minister for Tertiary Education, Science, Skills, and Research, Senator Chris Evans, showed a real commitment to regional universities, according to the Regional Universities Network. > More
RUN disappointed at the Government's response to the Base Funding Review 29/01/13
The Federal Government has failed to take a long-term view in its minimalist response to the Base Funding Review released on January 28, according to the Chair of the Regional Universities Network. > More
Future Forum highlights pivotal role of regional universities 07/12/12
The enrichment provided by regional universities to their regions, communities and local industry, and their fundamental role in education, research, and innovation, is the focus of the ABC Future Forum television program The Clever Country - can universities meet the challenges facing regional Australia? > More
Regional Universities Network shows strength in strategic research 06/12/12
The latest Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) 2012 results confirm the strength of research undertaken by members of the Regional Universities Network (RUN) in areas of strategic importance. > More
Solution to urban productivity, invest in the regions 04/12/12
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) believes that more investment in the regions is one solution to Australia's ever growing urban sprawl which is hitting productivity, according to its Chair, Professor David Battersby. > More
RUN welcomes focus on impact of research 30/11/12
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) believes the development of new impact measures will be a step forward in our assessment of the value of research, according to its Chair, Professor David Battersby. > More
Outputs are the best measure of higher education quality, not inputs: Regional Universities Network 29/11/12
A tendency to focus on some limited measures of inputs–such as student eligibility criteria and offer acceptance rates–rather than the end results of tertiary study, does not provide a particularly useful or robust measure of the quality of higher education, according to the Regional Universities Network. > More
Regional universities pool resources to unlock powerful opportunities 14/11/12
In an Australian first, a group of regional universities will collaborate in a range of new ways, greatly expanding the choices available to students and staff. > More
RUN welcomes Government's AsiaBound announcement 01/11/12
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Science and Research, Senator Chris Evans, that under the AsiaBound scheme more than 10,000 Australian students will receive grants to study in Asia and thousands more will have access to student loans. > More
RUN supports student engagement with Asia 29/10/12
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the Government's announcement that every Australian university will be encouraged to send students to universities in Asia to ensure that the next generation of Australian leaders are Asia-literate. > More
RUN universities responding to a changing environment 24/10/12
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) has responded to the challenges identified in the Ernst and Young report 'University of the Future', which contends that broad based teaching and research institutions will be unviable in all but a few cases over the next 10-15 years. > More
RUN welcomes preservation of indexation by Federal Government 23/10/12
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) has welcomed the announcement by the Federal Government today that indexation to university sector funding would be preserved and that there would be no changes to the demand-driven system. > More
RUN universities build links in teaching and learning 09/10/12
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) will hold a major workshop at Southern Cross University's Gold Coast Campus on Friday, 12 October, to grow further collaboration in teaching and learning. > More
RUN universities excel in Australian Learning and Teaching Council Citations 19/09/12
Academic, teaching and professional staff from Regional Universities Network (RUN) members has excelled in the 2012 Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning by the Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC). > More
RUN welcomes Behrendt Report on Indigenous higher education 16/09/12
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) has welcomed the release of the Higher Education Access and Outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People report, chaired by Professor Larissa Behrendt. > More
Good Universities Guide Confirms Strong Performance by RUN Universities 07/09/12
The 2013 edition of the Good Universities Guide has confirmed the strength of the Regional University Network (RUN) universities in access and equity, entry flexibility, and the educational experience. > More
RUN to outline plans at Regional Tertiary Education Conference 28/08/12
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) will outline plans to grow its contribution to regional Australia at the second annual Regional Tertiary Education Conference at the University of the Sunshine Coast on 30 to 31 August. > More
RUN Welcomes Regional Focus in Prime Minister's Manufacturing Taskforce 20/08/12
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) has welcomed the recognition of the importance of manufacturing in regional Australia, as emphasised in the 16 August report of the non-government members of the Prime Minister's Manufacturing Taskforce. > More
Grattan Report Takes Narrow View of Public Benefit 13/08/12
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) considers that the approach to public benefit used in the Grattan Report, Graduate Winners: Assessing the public and private benefits of education, is limited and does not take account of the contribution of graduates to regional or national development. > More
RUN Forms Network of Regional Development Researchers 18/07/12
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) will hold a major workshop at Southern Cross University's Gold Coast Campus on 19 to 20 July to build capacity and collaboration between its members in research and community engagement. > More
RUN values Australian science 24/05/12
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) is committed to playing its part in lifting the interest and education of students in science and maths, an issue raised in the Chief Scientist's report Health of Australian Science released on 23 May. > More
RUN welcomes 2012-13 Tertiary Education, Science and Research Budget 09/05/12
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the Federal Government's 2012-13 tertiary education, science and research budget which shows an increased commitment to the university sector. > More
RUN assists disadvantaged students 24/04/12
RUN's universities continue to provide increasing support for low socio-economicbackground students, according to results released by the Federal Minister for TertiaryEducation, Skills, Science and Research on 23 April. > More
RUN urges further development of MyUniversity website 03/04/12
The MyUniversity website launched by Federal Minister Chris Evans today is welcome but it needs further development, according to the Regional Universities Network (RUN). > More
Regional Universities Network welcomes government response to Inquiry into Rural and Regional Education 26/03/12
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) today welcomed the Australian Government's response to the Senate inquiry into rural and regional access to secondary and tertiary education opportunities. > More
Skills for Australians package an opportunity for regional Australia 21/03/12
The Skills for Australians package announced by the Federal Government this week will provide important education and training opportunities for regional Australians, according to the Regional Universities Network (RUN). > More
RUN to launch its website 14/03/12
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) will launch its website tomorrow, 15 March. > More
RUN welcomes Federal support for regional students and universities 13/03/12
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the Federal Government's support for regional university students. > More
Regional universities continue to grow 05/03/12
Regional Australia is experiencing dynamic growth and regional universities are educating an increasing number of regional Australians. > More
RUN welcomes Regional Australia Institute 01/03/12
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the establishment of the Regional Australia Institute by the Federal Government and acknowledges the important role of Independents Rob Oakeshott and Tony Windsor in its formation. > More
Base funding review 'should address underfunding' 01/03/12
Areas of underfunding such as the visual and performing arts should receive increased funding, according to the Regional Universities Network (RUN) in its submission to the base funding review. > More
RUN Executive Director begins appointment 14/02/12
Dr Caroline Perkins, the inaugural Executive Director of the Regional Universities Network (RUN), has begun her appointment this week.Professor David Battersby, inaugural Chair of RUN and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ballarat, said Dr Perkins will be an outstanding advocate for regional universities throughout Australia. > More
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