After a hellish summer of bushfires, floods, drought and coronavirus, the big challenges facing humanity are “at an alarming juncture” – and evidence and expertise will be crucial to solve them.

Universities Australia has welcomed Labor’s election commitment of a research and development premium tax concession for businesses collaborating with universities and other publicly-funded research institutions.

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Thank you to the National Press Club for hosting Australia’s universities today.

Data released today confirms the critical role universities play in ensuring Australia continues to benefit from our world class research system.

Topics: universities’ contribution to national productivity; meeting the demand for university places in the future

Topics: universities’ contribution to national productivity; meeting the demand for university places in the future

Address to the National Press Club by Universities Australia Chair, Professor Deborah Terry.

In studies dating back to the 1960s, researchers proved a direct link between uncertainty and stress. And if we didn’t quite believe it then, 2020 had rammed it home.