- BUDGET DELIVERS REGIONAL PROMISE BUT FUNDING IS ALWAYS A DAY AWAY10 May 2023 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the cost of living and student support measures outlined in the 2023-24 Budget, but we are disappointed to see the cut in funding to the Regional Research Collaboration Program. Executive Director of RUN, Mr Alec Webb, said that the measures outlined in the Budget demonstrate a …
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- RUN Welcomes Regional Education Commissioners Report28 April 2023 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the release of the Regional Education Commissioner’s Annual Report and acknowledges the important ongoing work of the Regional Education Commissioner, The Hon Fiona Nash. Executive Director of RUN, Alec Webb, said that RUN is glad to see the Commissioner’s strong focus on the whole-of-student-life journey of …
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- Regional Universities Propose Bold Reforms for Australia’s Higher Education Sector11 April 2023 Regional Australians will benefit from a major recalibration of the nation’s higher education landscape that will see far greater access to university facilities, qualifications, research and the hosting of international students, under bold policy reform put forward by the Regional University Network (RUN). Executive Director Alec Webb said RUN’s submission to the …
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- 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 …