Tag: Universities Accord

Accord backs funding changes to boost untapped uni innovation

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A landmark review of higher education has called for sweeping changes to the university research system after finding Australia’s governments and industries are not making enough use of the...

Alarm at $103m raid on university research programs

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The federal government on Wednesday revealed a $103 million cut to university research programs to help fund reforms across the wider sector, angering research groups already dealing with record-low...

Unis fire warning on funding, research, Job-ready graduates

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The peak group for universities will on Wednesday reiterate long held concerns about a “free fall” in research funding and “corrosive policy oscillation” while warning a lack of graduates...

Govt moves on uni access, funding and governance

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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...

Unis call for national research and innovation agency

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Australia’s research heavy universities have called for a new national innovation agency and research strategy as part of generational higher education reforms, warning institutions can’t keep taking a 45...

Landmark Uni Accord leader appointed by govt

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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...