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Universities Australia Forum on Climate Change, Parliament House, March 18, 2010.

Universities Australia applauds income support action for students

Universities Australia today applauded the Australian parliament for reaching agreement on supporting the Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Income Support for Students) Bill. “Australia’s Universities have been calling for the Government, the Greens, the Independents and the Coalition to reach an accord on the details of this legislation to break the Senate impasse and deliver much needed support...read more or download

New pilot projects to enhance Indigenous Cultural Competency within Australia’s Universities

Universities Australia today announces that grants worth $300,000 have been awarded to four universities for pilot projects aiming to give graduates the skills and cultural competency to work effectively within Indigenous communities; and to create better work and study environments for Indigenous students and staff. Indigenous cultural competency refers to the ability to understand and value...read more or download

Universities Australia Support Taste of Harmony

Universities Australia is a proud supporter of A Taste of Harmony, which encourages all workplaces to celebrate cultural diversity. “All 39 Australian universities have been encouraged to participate in A Taste of Harmony by gathering colleagues during this week – 15-21 March – to share foods from their cultural backgrounds,” said Universities Australia’s Chief Executive, Dr Glenn Withers.“Universities are places of great cultural diversity, both through their staff members...read more or download

Professor Peter Coaldrake, Chair, Universities Australia: Address to the National Press Club, March 4 2010

The Federal Government's Higher Education Revolution: Great Idea, Challenging Realities: -- A very good afternoon, everyone, and thank you to the National Press Club on behalf of Universities Australia and Australia’s 39 Universities, for the opportunity to be here today. I'd like to start with a true story.....download to view a video of the event please click here (Windows Media Player required)

Migration reforms will help support national development

Universities Australia today endorsed the aim of the Government’s proposed migration reforms to encourage the best and brightest – people with advanced skills and qualifications – to migrate to Australia. The reforms include improving occupational listing, encouragement of state and territory migration plans, reviewing the points system with emphasis on applicants with advanced qualifications, and reduced queuing for independent migration...read more or download