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22 August 2023 The Regional Universities Network has welcomed the Government’s announcement that all 10 recommendations of the review of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Act have been accepted. RUN Executive Director Alec Webb said the adoption of these recommendations from the ARC review are essential to ensuring that Australia continues to be at the […]

19 July 2023 Regional communities hoping for a major reform of Australia’s city-centric higher education ecosystem can be encouraged by key ideas proposed by the Australian Universities Accord Panel’s interim report. The Regional Universities Network (RUN) said the Panel clearly recognises the pivotal role of regional universities and is considering a variety of reforms to

18 July 2023 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the Albanese Government’s $66.9 million announcement to increase the number of study hubs in Australia. Executive Director of RUN, Mr Alec Webb, said that today’s announcement will provide significant opportunities for regional Australians to access and benefit from the life changing experience of higher education. “Regional

7 July 2023 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) is this week celebrating and reflecting upon the tremendous histories, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in higher education as it marks NAIDOC Week 2023. Chair of RUN, Professor Nick Klomp said that while NAIDOC Week affords an opportunity to pay respect to

4 July 2023 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes today’s announcement for additional Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for rural-trained medical students and capital funding for new regional training facilities. RUN’s Executive Director, Alec Webb, said the Albanese Government’s further support for CSPs and regional training facilities will boost the current regional health skills shortage that

10 May 2023 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the cost of living and student support measures outlined in the 2023-24 Budget, but we are disappointed to see the cut in funding to the Regional Research Collaboration Program. Executive Director of RUN, Mr Alec Webb, said that the measures outlined in the Budget demonstrate a

28 April 2023 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the release of the Regional Education Commissioner’s Annual Report and acknowledges the important ongoing work of the Regional Education Commissioner, The Hon Fiona Nash. Executive Director of RUN, Alec Webb, said that RUN is glad to see the Commissioner’s strong focus on the whole-of-student-life journey of

11 April 2023 Regional Australians will benefit from a major recalibration of the nation’s higher education landscape that will see far greater access to university facilities, qualifications, research and the hosting of international students, under bold policy reform put forward by the Regional University Network (RUN). Executive Director Alec Webb said RUN’s submission to the

20 March 2023 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the Productivity Commission’s 5-Year Productivity Inquiry: Advancing Prosperity report to improve Australia’s productivity performance. Executive Director of RUN, Alec Webb, said that RUN was glad to see that the Productivity Commission recognised the importance of universities and the role of higher education in driving Australia’s economic

03 February 2023 The Regional Universities Network (RUN) congratulates Mr. Tony Cook PSM on his appointment as Secretary of the Department of Education.   “Mr Cook brings substantial knowledge and experience to the role, and we look forward to continuing working with him on education reform for regional Australia,” said RUN Executive Director, Alec Webb.