- RUN Welcomes New Government23 May 2022 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) congratulates the Australian Labor Party and Anthony Albanese on their federal election victory. RUN is looking forward to working constructive with the new Government to ensure every Australian continues to benefit from the life changing opportunities provided by accessible higher education. Regional universities play a vital …
- University of Southern Queensland blazes a trail in space research16 May 2022 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the measures outlined in the 2022-23 Federal Budget, noting the focus on regional inv The University of Southern Queensland has been awarded $50 million under the Australian Government’s University Trailblazer Program to accelerate growth in space manufacturing and lead a new research hub of national priority. …
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- Investment in regional universities will drive Australia’s prosperity30 March 2022 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the measures outlined in the 2022-23 Federal Budget, noting the focus on regional investment with the $2 billion Regional Accelerator Program that will strengthen and grow regional economies. The Chair of RUN, Professor Nick Klomp, said that the measures outlined in the 2022-23 Federal Budget demonstrate …
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- Investment in research commercialisation provides opportunity for regional universities1 February 2022 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) warmly welcomes today’s announcement from Prime Minister Scott Morrison of a $2.2 billion investment in university research commercialisation. The new $1.6 billion Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) ensures alignment with Australia’s Modern Manufacturing Strategy and combined with the $296 million investment in supporting 1,800 new industry PhDs and …
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- New champion for the regions6 December 2021 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) has long advocated for an independent champion for regional, rural and remote education, and is thrilled with the announcement that Fiona Nash is the inaugural Regional Education Commissioner. Fiona has previously served as the Minister for Regional Development and Minister for Regional Communication, and most recently served …
- RUN welcomes announcement of Additional Student Places5 December 2021 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes today’s commitment from the Australian Labor Party of an additional 20,000 commencing Commonwealth Supported Places. RUN’s Executive Director, Alec Webb, said that today’s announcement would enable regional universities to meet increasing levels of regional student demand. “Thousands more commencing Commonwealth Supported Places would be a welcome …
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