Tag: Jason Clare

Interim Universities Accord is an ‘epic fail’ for research

The first steps in generational reforms to the nation’s higher education sector did not include action on research funding, despite R&D investment in Australia this year continuing a long-term slide to its lowest levels in decades, frustrating research groups on Wednesday. Big changes to research, including funding, governance and...

Govt moves on uni access, funding and governance

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The Albanese government will dismantle a rule forcing university students that failed half their courses to pay up front as part of its response to bold changes proposed by...

Minister mulls $1.6bn research commercialisation leaders

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The leader of Australia’s $1.6 billion university research commercialisation tilt will be revealed within weeks, along with a board tasked with formulating a five-year strategy and investment plan. Education...

Govt’s Startup Year starts up

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
HECS-style loans for university students to launch innovative startups will be offered from next year after legislation passed Parliament on Thursday with the support of the Greens and independents....

Inquiry to probe generative AI use in schools, higher ed

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
A parliamentary inquiry will examine the risks and potential opportunities of generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT in school and higher education settings, with Education minister Jason Clare convinced...

Landmark Uni Accord leader appointed by govt

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Renowned scientist and engineer Professor Mary O’Kane has been appointed to lead a landmark review of Australia’s higher education system examining everything from funding and access to governance and...