- STRATEGIC EXAMINATION OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT WELCOMED BY THE REGIONS02 December 2024 The Government’s announcement of a wholesale review of Australia’s Research and Development system, led by an independent panel of experts in consultation… Read more: STRATEGIC EXAMINATION OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT WELCOMED BY THE REGIONS
- RE-APPOINTMENT OF REGIONAL EDUCATION COMMISSIONER A WIN FOR REGIONAL AUSTRALIA29 November 2024 The re-appointment of the Hon. Fiona Nash as the Regional Education Commissioner has been warmly received by the Regional Universities Network (RUN).… Read more: RE-APPOINTMENT OF REGIONAL EDUCATION COMMISSIONER A WIN FOR REGIONAL AUSTRALIA
- REGIONAL STUDENTS AMONG THE BIGGEST WINNERS FROM LEGISLATION ENACTING KEY UNIVERSITIES ACCORD RECOMMENDATIONS27 November 2024 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the passing of legislation designed to provide greater university access and cost-of-study relief to millions of… Read more: REGIONAL STUDENTS AMONG THE BIGGEST WINNERS FROM LEGISLATION ENACTING KEY UNIVERSITIES ACCORD RECOMMENDATIONS
- TWENTY UNIVERSITIES UNITE IN CALLING FOR A PRINCIPLE-BASED APPROACH TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VISA PROCESSING25 November 2024 The twenty universities of the Regional Universities Network (RUN), Innovative Research Universities (IRU) and Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) have united… Read more: TWENTY UNIVERSITIES UNITE IN CALLING FOR A PRINCIPLE-BASED APPROACH TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VISA PROCESSING
- JOINT IRU AND RUN STATEMENT ON INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION18 November 2024 The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) and the Regional Universities Network (RUN) have joined together to call for strong political leadership to rectify… Read more: JOINT IRU AND RUN STATEMENT ON INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
- VIRTUAL INNOVATION DELIVERS REAL IMPACT TO REGIONAL STUDENTS AND EMPLOYERS04 November 2024 A virtual Work Integrated Learning (WIL) initiative providing opportunities to over 2,000 students, boosting engagement with rural and remote employers by 300%,… Read more: VIRTUAL INNOVATION DELIVERS REAL IMPACT TO REGIONAL STUDENTS AND EMPLOYERS
- RAY OF HOPE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES27 August 2024 The Albanese Government’s announcement on international students finally signals the end to a period of uncertainty that has been disproportionally impacting Australia’s… Read more: RAY OF HOPE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES
- ARC BOARD A WELCOMED DEVELOPMENT FOR AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH26 June 2024 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the announcement of an independent Australian Research Council (ARC) Board. In welcoming the announcement of the… Read more: ARC BOARD A WELCOMED DEVELOPMENT FOR AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH
- REGIONAL VOICE MISSING ON ACCORD IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE15 May 2024 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) commends the Government for establishing the Australian Universities Accord Implementation Advisory Committee. Alec Webb, Executive Director of… Read more: REGIONAL VOICE MISSING ON ACCORD IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
- CAN KICKED DOWN THE ROAD IN UNIVERSITY REFORMS14 May 2024 The 2024-25 Budget is large on rhetoric and promises of sectoral reform but does little to address the pressing needs of Australia’s… Read more: CAN KICKED DOWN THE ROAD IN UNIVERSITY REFORMS
- PLACEMENT REFORMS INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS06 May 2024 Announcements from Minister Clare are the first step to realising the potential of Australia’s Universities Accord and will be welcomed by thousands… Read more: PLACEMENT REFORMS INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
- 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… Read more: UNIVERSITIES ACCORD DELIVERS FOR AUSTRALIA’S REGIONS