Alec Webb

30 March 2022 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the measures outlined in the 2022-23 Federal Budget, noting the focus on regional investment with the $2 billion Regional Accelerator Program that will strengthen and grow regional economies. The Chair of RUN, Professor Nick Klomp, said that the measures outlined in the 2022-23 Federal Budget demonstrate […]

1 February 2022 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) warmly welcomes today’s announcement from Prime Minister Scott Morrison of a $2.2 billion investment in university research commercialisation. The new $1.6 billion Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) ensures alignment with Australia’s Modern Manufacturing Strategy and combined with the $296 million investment in supporting 1,800 new industry PhDs and