An historic shift towards jobs that require higher skills is unlikely to diminish as the economy changes, a new report confirms.

Hundreds of thousands more Australians of talent and ability have had the life-changing opportunity of a university education, due to the legacy of former Prime Minister Bob Hawke.

Universities urge the Senate to reject legislation imposing a new tax on universities — which would pay the salaries of bureaucrats in Canberra.

The quality of Australian higher education is bringing international students to our shores in record numbers.

Australia’s transition to a knowledge economy has spurred more Australians than ever to pursue a university qualification.

The Productivity Commission’s latest report fails to reflect the vast benefits to Australia of the link between university research and international education, which brings in $28.6 billion a year to our economy.

The number of international students choosing to study in Australia grew by 15 per cent in the first quarter of 2017, building further on the record growth of the past few years.

Australian universities have welcomed significant progress towards deeper and broader collaboration with India after a very successful two-day visit by the Education Minister and university leaders.

International students continue to choose to study in Australia in record numbers – citing the very high quality and reputation of Australian universities.

Belinda Robinson, Chief Executive, Universities Australia
Higher Education Summit – Melbourne
Thursday 14 July 2016