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18 November 2024 The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) and the Regional Universities Network (RUN) have joined together to call for strong political leadership to rectify the damage done to Australia’s higher education sector by Ministerial Directive 107.    The rumoured defeat of the ESOS Amendment Bill means that Ministerial Direction 107 – which the Government and […]

04 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%, and improving employment outcomes for regional students has won the Regional Universities Network’s (RUN) 2024 Learning and Teaching Awards. The RUN Learning and Teaching Awards recognise excellence and achievement at

27 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 regional universities.  In welcoming today’s announcement to replace Ministerial Direction 107 – the policy instrument used to throttle the enrolment of international students at all but a handful of large

26 June 2024 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the announcement of an independent Australian Research Council (ARC) Board.  In welcoming the announcement of the Board, RUN congratulates Chair Professor Peter Shergold AC, Deputy Chair Professor Susan Dodds FAHA, and other members on their appointment.  RUN is pleased to see the recommendation relating to greater

15 May 2024 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) commends the Government for establishing the Australian Universities Accord Implementation Advisory Committee. Alec Webb, Executive Director of RUN, said the Committee will undertake crucial engagement with the sector to inform the legislative design of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) and the new Managed Growth Funding System,

14 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 higher education sector, especially Australia’s regional universities. While the Regional Universities Network (RUN) is gladdened to see some recommendations from the Accord adopted in the Budget, especially those ensuring the

06 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 of higher education students. The Regional Universities Network (RUN) has long advocated for the introduction of measures to ensure all students are able to undertake the mandatory placements components of

25 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 play in supporting regional Australians, communities, and workforces. The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the release of the final report of the Australian Universities Accord and congratulates Professor Mary O’Kane

14 December 2023 The cuts outlined in the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) disproportionately impact Australia’s regional universities and regional communities. The $56.3 million in savings by ceasing the Regional Research Collaboration Program represents over 50 per cent of the total savings from the Department of Education portfolio and will significantly impact Australia’s regional

11 December 2023 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the migration strategy released today by the Albanese Government.   Executive Director of RUN, Alec Webb said the focus of quality and integrity for the migration strategy is essential in ensuring Australia’s world leading international education sector remains at the top of the class.   “Australian