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A Future Made in Australia needs a research reset

The Albanese government’s flagship industry policy is at risk of being undermined by plummeting investment in research and development, Australia’s universities and research groups are warning ahead of Tuesday’s...

Record low R&D spending growth in higher education

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
University spending on R&D as a share of GDP has recorded its biggest two-year decline in more than 30 years, despite total investment by the higher education sector climbing...

ARC research funding reform needs work, universities warn

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
A bid to stamp out political interference in the allocation of $800 million worth of annual government research funding has been widely welcomed by universities, but they warn the...

Universities Australia names new leader

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Universities Australia has poached fellow lobby group ATN Universities’ leader Luke Sheehy to be its new chief executive from next year, as the sector braces for major changes and...

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

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
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’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....