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The inaugural Australia–China Green Economy Forum, hosted this morning in Perth by Universities Australia and fortesque, couldn’t have come at a more critical time. It reinforced the vital role universities and research play in shaping Australia’s future economic growth, especially as we

The inaugural Australia–China Green Economy Forum, hosted this morning in Perth by <a href="/uniaus/">Universities Australia</a> and <a href="/fortesque/">fortesque</a>, couldn’t have come at a more critical time. It reinforced the vital role universities and research play in shaping Australia’s future economic growth, especially as we
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.Griffith University Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Carolyn Evans Griffith University VC (she/her) was confirmed as the new Chair of UA at today’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). She succeeds UniSA Vice-Chancellor and President Professor David Lloyd. Today’s AGM also confirmed the

.<a href="/Griffith_Uni/">Griffith University</a> Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Carolyn Evans <a href="/GriffithUniVC/">Griffith University VC (she/her)</a> was confirmed as the new Chair of UA at today’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).

She succeeds <a href="/UniversitySA/">UniSA</a> Vice-Chancellor and President Professor David Lloyd.

Today’s AGM also confirmed the
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Thank you @Fortescuenews for hosting us on yesterday’s site tour. It was inspiring to witness the future of heavy industry up close, from clean energy breakthroughs to cutting-edge engineering. During the visit, we had the opportunity to see Sonic Truck – the first prototype

Thank you @Fortescuenews for hosting us on yesterday’s site tour.

It was inspiring to witness the future of heavy industry up close, from clean energy breakthroughs to cutting-edge engineering.

During the visit, we had the opportunity to see Sonic Truck – the first prototype
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UA CEO Luke Sheehy will travel to the United Kingdom and Brussels next week to press Australia’s case for deeper international research and education partnerships that support national security, innovation and economic resilience. With the #AUKUS agreement entering a

UA CEO <a href="/LukeSheehyUA/">Luke Sheehy</a> will travel to the United Kingdom and Brussels next week to press Australia’s case for deeper international research and education partnerships that support national security, innovation and economic resilience.  

With the #AUKUS agreement entering a
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Last week in Perth, I joined a roundtable hosted by Australia China Business Council WA to discuss the vital role of international education, particularly in Western Australia. It's Australia’s largest export outside mining, supporting 250,000 jobs, funding vital university

Last week in Perth, I joined a roundtable hosted by Australia China Business Council WA to discuss the vital role of international education, particularly in Western Australia. It's Australia’s largest export outside mining, supporting 250,000 jobs, funding vital university
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It was a real pleasure to reconnect with vivienne stern, Chief Executive of Universities UK, after almost a year and even better to be joined this time by Professor Theo Farrell, Vice-Chancellor of La Trobe University. We had an insightful conversation around the shared challenges and

It was a real pleasure to reconnect with <a href="/viviennestern/">vivienne stern</a>, Chief Executive of <a href="/UniversitiesUK/">Universities UK</a>, after almost a year and even better to be joined this time by Professor Theo Farrell, Vice-Chancellor of <a href="/latrobe/">La Trobe University</a>.

We had an insightful conversation around the shared challenges and
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It's official! The 2025 Shaping Australia Awards are now open for entries. We’re calling on problem solvers, future builders, and community champions from our universities to share the incredible work they’ve done over the past year. If you've made an impact, we want to hear

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Every day, Australia’s universities are tackling our biggest challenges. The 2025 Shaping Australia Awards honour the people driving this nation-building work – people who rarely seek the spotlight but deserve national recognition for their impact. So, if you're part of a

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Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting His Excellency the Hon Stephen Smith, Australian High Commissioner to the UK. We had a great discussion on international education, the potential for deeper research collaboration through Horizon Europe, and the critical role Australian

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting His Excellency the Hon Stephen Smith, Australian High Commissioner to the UK. We had a great discussion on international education, the potential for deeper research collaboration through Horizon Europe, and the critical role Australian
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Great to connect with Sir Steve Smith, the UK International Education Champion, and fellow sector leaders at Uni of Birmingham last night. A fantastic evening of insights on UK-Australia higher education policy, international education and future collaboration opportunities. Universities Australia

Great to connect with Sir Steve Smith, the UK International Education Champion, and fellow sector leaders at <a href="/unibirmingham/">Uni of Birmingham</a> last night. A fantastic evening of insights on UK-Australia higher education policy, international education and future collaboration opportunities. <a href="/uniaus/">Universities Australia</a>
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Always a pleasure to meet Jamie Arrowsmith, Director @UUKintl, Jessica Turner, Chief Executive Officer QS Quacquarelli Symonds, and Professor Verity Firth AM, Vice-President Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement UNSW. Last night at Uni of Birmingham. Universities Australia

Always a pleasure to meet <a href="/arrowzmith/">Jamie Arrowsmith</a>, Director @UUKintl, Jessica Turner, Chief Executive Officer <a href="/QSCorporate/">QS Quacquarelli Symonds</a>, and Professor Verity Firth AM, Vice-President Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement <a href="/UNSW/">UNSW</a>. Last night at <a href="/unibirmingham/">Uni of Birmingham</a>. <a href="/uniaus/">Universities Australia</a>
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Our CEO @lukesheehyUA at a panel discussion with Professor Sir Steve Smith, UK International Education Champion, Professor Adam Tickell, Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robin Mason, Pro Vice-Chancellor International Uni of Birmingham, and Catriona McCarthy British Council earlier this

Our CEO @lukesheehyUA at a panel discussion with Professor Sir Steve Smith, UK International Education Champion, Professor Adam Tickell, Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robin Mason, Pro Vice-Chancellor International <a href="/unibirmingham/">Uni of Birmingham</a>, and Catriona McCarthy <a href="/BritishCouncil/">British Council</a> earlier this
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2024 WINNER SPOTLIGHT | Meet rajeev roychand from RMIT University, our Problem Solver People's Choice winner! Since receiving the award, Dr Roychand has continued to drive real-world impact through his innovative research on coffee biochar. Now it’s your turn. The 2025 Shaping Australia

2024 WINNER SPOTLIGHT | Meet <a href="/RajeevRoychand/">rajeev roychand</a> from <a href="/RMIT/">RMIT University</a>, our Problem Solver People's Choice winner! Since receiving the award, Dr Roychand has continued to drive real-world impact through his innovative research on coffee biochar. 

Now it’s your turn. The 2025 Shaping Australia
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This week, UA participated in a strategic roundtable led by QS Quacquarelli Symonds Chief Executive Officer Jessica Turner, alongside our CEO Luke Sheehy and Universities UK Director of Policy, Dan Hurley. The discussion focused on rebuilding public trust and purpose, strengthening

This week, UA participated in a strategic roundtable led by <a href="/QSCorporate/">QS Quacquarelli Symonds</a> Chief Executive Officer Jessica Turner, alongside our CEO <a href="/LukeSheehyUA/">Luke Sheehy</a> and <a href="/UniversitiesUK/">Universities UK</a> Director of Policy, Dan Hurley.

The discussion focused on rebuilding public trust and purpose, strengthening
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UA is calling on the Australian Government to sign up to Horizon Europe to help build Australia’s economic resilience in a rapidly changing global environment. Association with Horizon Europe would give Australian researchers access to a mega-fund which supports international

UA is calling on the Australian Government to sign up to Horizon Europe to help build Australia’s economic resilience in a rapidly changing global environment.  

Association with Horizon Europe would give Australian researchers access to a mega-fund which supports international
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Our CEO Luke Sheehy is urging the Australian Government to prioritise Australia’s participation in Horizon Europe during trade negotiations with the European Union. #HorizonEurope #AustraliaEU #AustralianResearch #GlobalCollaboration

Our CEO <a href="/LukeSheehyUA/">Luke Sheehy</a> is urging the Australian Government to prioritise Australia’s participation in Horizon Europe during trade negotiations with the European Union. 
#HorizonEurope #AustraliaEU #AustralianResearch  #GlobalCollaboration
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Our CEO Luke Sheehy on signing up to Horizon Europe to help build Australia’s economic resilience. #HorizonEurope #AustraliaEU #AustralianResearch #GlobalCollaboration

Our CEO <a href="/LukeSheehyUA/">Luke Sheehy</a> on signing up to Horizon Europe to help build 
Australia’s economic resilience. 
#HorizonEurope #AustraliaEU #AustralianResearch  #GlobalCollaboration
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Yesterday in Brussels, I had the pleasure of meeting with General (Rtd) Angus Campbell AO, Australia’s Ambassador to Belgium, along with senior representatives from the European Commission. We explored Australia’s potential involvement in Horizon Europe, the world’s largest

Yesterday in Brussels, I had the pleasure of meeting with General (Rtd) Angus Campbell AO, Australia’s Ambassador to Belgium, along with senior representatives from the European Commission. We explored Australia’s potential involvement in Horizon Europe, the world’s largest