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CQUniversity’s first cohort of Jakarta-based graduates have crossed the stage, in a major milestone for the Australian university’s expansion into […]

Date Time New Executive Director for RUN Following a competitive global recruitment search, the Regional Universities Network (RUN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Alec Webb as its new Executive Director. Mr Webb, who most recently served as the Head of Policy and Member Engagement at London Higher, a place-based university network representing over 40 higher education institutions, comes with a wealth of leadership experience in public service, public policy and advocacy, and economic and corporate consulting. A graduate of the Queensland University of Technology, Australian Nat...

CQUniversity lost more than $100 million during COVID-19. But a major plan to partner with the Indonesian government and establish a campus in the country could turn the university’s financial situation around.

Australian Education Sector Calls out Government Over Lack of Support in Federal Budget Many in the Australian higher education sector feel left behind in the 2021-22 Budget after a difficult financial year with reduced international student revenue. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced $19 billion (US$14.8 billion) in funding for universities in his budget speech in Parliament on Tuesday evening. The measures include creating new employment pathways for students, funding scholarships for women in STEM programs, and supporting international science and technology collaborations. Over $216 mill...

Date Time Regional Universities must be eligible for Regional Development Infrastructure funding Regional universities have been largely ignored in the latest Federal Budget, with calls for much-needed regional university infrastructure going unheeded. The chair of Regional Universities Network (RUN), Professor Nick Klomp, said that a major gap in the Federal Government budget is the lack of funding for infrastructure at regional universities. “RUN has long argued that regional universities should be eligible for relevant infrastructure programs in the regional development portfolio, such a...