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NPC SpeechProfessor 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

 

Migration reforms will help support national development

Migration reformsUniversities 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

 

Universities commend Senate report on international student welfare

Senate report on International student welfareUniversities Australia welcomes the recommendations arising from the report from the Senate Inquiry into International Student Welfare released yesterday. “International students are integral and valued members of Australia's universities, and they are key to the nation’s long-term engagement with our region,” Universities Australia Chief Executive, Dr Glenn Withers said today. Universities Australia supports the Committee’s...read more or download

 

Universities Australia fears for student income support

Fear for student icome support Universities Australia today calls on the Australian Parliament to resolve its differences and do the right thing for all current and prospective Australian university students and support the Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Income Support for Students) Bill. Last night the Senate failed to pass the Bill, relegating it to legislative limbo. "It is incredibly disappointing that the Parliament has not been able to pass this legislation that is...read more or download

 

Universities Australia and Elsevier establish Scopus Young Researcher Awards

Scopus Young Researcher AwardsUniversities Australia is joining with Elsevier Australia to recognise and encourage the best of Australia's young researchers through the establishment of the Scopus Young Researcher of the Year Awards. The Awards for 2010 will be presented in the following categories: Humanities and Social Sciences; Physical Sciences; Engineering and Technology; Life Sciences and Biological Sciences; and Medicine and Medical Sciences...read more or apply



Student Income Support Arrangements for 2010

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Chilean Student Scholarships to Australia

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