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ARC research funding reform needs work, universities warn

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

19 December 2023 | 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...

‘Really good win’: Govt picks up tech sector’s migration plan

11 December 2023 | by Joseph Brookes

The tech sector has hailed the Albanese government’s migration system overhaul as a big win for innovative firms because it will adopt its plan to uncouple visas from occupation...

Defence export review floats ‘catch-all’ for dual-use tech research

8 November 2023 | by Justin Hendry

A ‘catch-all prohibition’ to prevent emerging dual-use technology from making its way into the hands of foreign militaries is being contemplated as part of the ongoing review of Australia’s...

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

9 August 2023 | 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...

Education is at the centre of India-Australia relationship

9 July 2023 | by Catriona Jackson

It is a truly exciting time in Australia and India’s relationship, a golden era in which ties are only getting bigger and stronger. Our governments are promoting and supporting...

Govt’s Startup Year starts up

22 June 2023 | 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....

ARC review recommends ministers be removed from grant decisions

20 April 2023 | by Joseph Brookes

A review of the Australian Research Council triggered by allegations of political interference in grant decisions and poor administration at the agency has recommended ministers be removed from the...

Govt startup bill supported but more work needed

19 April 2023 | by Joseph Brookes

Australia’s universities have backed legislation to introduce the government’s startup program but want flexibility in the pilot phase to iron out a range of issues with the proposal, including...

Govt moves to extend HECS-style loans to startup accelerators

9 March 2023 | by Justin Hendry

Legislation paving the way for up to 2000 university students and recent graduates to defer the cost of accessing startup accelerator programs through HECS-style loans each year has been...

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ARC research funding reform needs work, universities warn

Universities Australia names new leader

‘Really good win’: Govt picks up tech sector’s migration plan

Defence export review floats ‘catch-all’ for dual-use tech research

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

Education is at the centre of India-Australia relationship

Govt’s Startup Year starts up

ARC review recommends ministers be removed from grant decisions

Govt startup bill supported but more work needed

Govt moves to extend HECS-style loans to startup accelerators

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