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universitiesaustralia.edu.auUniversities delivering the skilled graduates Australia needs – Universities Australia

Australian update: Universities Australia says graduate survey shows "value of a university education" to students and nation: universitiesaustralia.edu.au/media-item/u...

mailchi.mpNEW EVENT | Sustainable AI Series: Sustainable and Sovereign AI for Aotearoa

NZ update: seminar on "sustainable AI": mailchi.mp/aiforum/new-...

premier.vic.gov.auGiving University Students And Staff A Stronger Voice

Australian update: Victorian government says it will legislate for two staff, two students on all university councils: www.premier.vic.gov.au/giving-unive...

researchprofessionalnews.comAustralia and NZ news roundup: 15-21 October - Research Professional NewsThis week: improved data access, reindustrialisation plans, biodiversity concerns and a new university fund

ANZ roundup: improved data access, reindustrialisation plans, biodiversity concerns and a new university fund (subscriber content): www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-aust...

researchprofessionalnews.comNew Zealand ‘must halt erosion of public research funding’ - Research Professional NewsR&D system restructuring is no substitute for cash, Royal Society warns

New Zealand news: Royal Society report says system under stress, funding needed (free to read): www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-...

researchprofessionalnews.comIndustry-academia research and training hubs win A$82.5m - Research Professional NewsAustralian Research Council funds industrial transformation projects and announces lottery trial for Explore scheme

Australian news: Australian Research Council allocates A$82 million to research-industry centres, trials lottery-style system for blue-sky grant scheme (subscriber content): www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-aust...

researchprofessionalnews.comAustralia reaches top 20 of Global Innovation Index - Research Professional NewsWorld Intellectual Property Organization ranking reveals university strengths and infrastructure failings

Australian news: Australia reaches Top 20 of WIPO innovation index (subscriber content): www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-aust...

researchrabbit.aiResearchRabbit EventsFree events and webinars to help researchers discover papers, build better literature reviews, and learn alongside the ResearchRabbit community.

Opportunity: @thesiswhisperer.bsky.social webinar on how researchers take advantage of uncertainty, 21 October: www.researchrabbit.ai/events

tandfonline.comHEARIA: a new measure of geographic accessibility to higher education in AustraliaGeographic disadvantage has historically been defined in Australian higher education by general measures of remoteness such as the Accessibility/Remoteness Index of Australia Plus (ARIA +) and ABS ...

Australian update: researchers propose new way to measure geographic disadvantage for higher education students: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Australian update: international student enrolments trending down slightly: www.education.gov.au/higher-educa...

researchanz.substack.comSpace: more than just rockets and moon rocksAustralian astronaut says research leaders need to build national pride in their work

Latest ResearchANZ newsletter: Australian astronaut says science must lead and inspire: researchanz.substack.com/p/space-more...

Australian update: NTEU launches petition against WA's "mega-uni" proposal: www.nteu.au/branch/WA/WA...

nteu.au WA Uni Merger

researchprofessionalnews.comClock ticking for New Zealand’s Health Research Council - Research Professional NewsParliament to consider bill that would move health research funding to national umbrella body

New Zealand: HRC merger before Parliament as government documents detail risks, rewards (subscriber content): www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-...

researchprofessionalnews.comAustralia and NZ news roundup: 8-14 October - Research Professional NewsThis week: university access, defence strategy and a new advanced technology leader

ANZ roundup: university access, defence export controls, and in NZ a new advanced technology leader and a defence deal with Australia (subscriber content): www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-aust...

researchprofessionalnews.comMid-career researchers claim lion’s share of funding - Research Professional NewsFirst joint report from medical research agencies shows grant funding peaks 16 to 20 years post-PhD

Australian news: first NHRMC-MRFF joint report gives big picture of Australian medical research funding (subscriber content): www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-aust...

researchprofessionalnews.comWestern Australia to develop case for university merger - Research Professional NewsFalling share of research funding forms part of rationale to fold three universities into one

Australian news: WA government pushes ahead with 3-way uni merger concept (subscriber content): www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-aust...

cooperativeresearch.org.auCEO Jane O'Dwyer to conclude term at Cooperative Research Australia

Australian update: Cooperative Research Australia head Jane O'Dwyerr moving on in November: www.cooperativeresearch.org.au/news/media-r...

Australian event: Universities Australia discussion on Islamophobia in universities with special envoy Aftab Malik, 20 October: events.uniaus.edu.au

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Australian update: urgent research needed on vulnerable Antarctic ice sheet, Nature paper says: www.nature.com/articles/s43...

substack.comRDTI or not RDTITime limits and minimum spends alarm users of tax break scheme

Research ANZ newsletter: why proposed changes to tax breaks for R&D are alarming biotech, small businesses: substack.com/@jennysincla...

researchprofessionalnews.comAustralia and NZ news roundup: 24 September to 7 October - Research Professional NewsThis week: animal use, an internet research resource, NZ-UK space ties and genetic modification controversy

ANZ roundup: animal use review, an internet research resource, NZ-UK space ties and genetic modification controversy (subscriber content): www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-aust...

researchprofessionalnews.comR&D spending by small businesses rises in Australia - Research Professional NewsReport on tax credit scheme released as government considers overhaul of incentives

Australian news: research tax incentive uptake by small businesses jumps, but sector alarmed by proposed changes (subscriber content): www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-aust...

researchprofessionalnews.comResearch infrastructure system ‘must focus more on outcomes’ - Research Professional NewsDraft roadmap for Australian infrastructure highlights research translation and workforce support

Australian news: draft plan for national research infrastructure emphasises outcomes, efficiencies (free to read): www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-aust...

researchprofessionalnews.comScience investment plans put basic research at risk, critics say - Research Professional NewsMarket-driven approach sparks caution among New Zealand researchers

New Zealand news: science pillar plans give certainty, but some concerns over basic research (subscriber content): www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-...

heartdata.baker.edu.auACDC | Australian Cardiovascular disease Data Commons

Australian update: Australian Cardiovascular Disease Data Commons launched to help heart attack and stroke researchers: heartdata.baker.edu.au

NZ update: Education New Zealand says uptick in overseas student enrolments is driven by quality offering: www.enz.govt.nz/news-and-res...

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universitiesaustralia.edu.auUniversity leadership comes together to strengthen national voice – Universities Australia

Australian update: Universities Australia, chancellors' council merge: universitiesaustralia.edu.au/media-item/u...

researchanz.substack.comEuros on the HorizonAustralian researchers get their chance to access giant funding scheme - and the exciting work it’s supporting

Research ANZ newsletter post: more on the building momentum of Australia's access to the Horizon Europe fund: researchanz.substack.com/p/euros-on-t...

euconf-eu.zoom.usWelcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Horizon Europe Roadshow Australia 2026 - Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.Following the successful conclusion of treaty negotiations for Australia’s association to Horizon Europe’s FP9 Pillar II program, EURAXESS Australia and New Zealand and the Australian Government Depar...

Australian update: Horizon Europe roadshow adds an online event: euconf-eu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

abc.net.au'Researcher of the Year' to be sacked as part of cost cuttingNot even the Premier's STEM Researcher of the Year 2025 can avoid a Tasmanian departmental job-cutting drive.

Australian update: ABC reports award winning scientist loses job in state government staff cuts: www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...

researchprofessionalnews.comAustralia and NZ news roundup: 10-16 September - Research Professional NewsThis week: a A$150 million science fund, a startup award and increased tuition fees

ANZ weekly roundup; ARC updates misconduct rules, Griffith's new vice-chancellor, AI concerns and antibiotics research (subscriber content):

researchprofessionalnews.comNew Zealand needs a national AI centre, researchers say - Research Professional NewsCentral institute could enable “much stronger leadership and governance”

New Zealand news: top researchers urge creation of national AI body (subscriber content): www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-...

researchprofessionalnews.comHealth missions ‘should provide larger, longer-term grants’ - Research Professional NewsReview of Australian Medical Research Future Fund missions also says topics should be “less prescriptive”

Australian news: MRFF Missions review urges bigger thinking (subscriber content): www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-aust...

researchprofessionalnews.comStart preparing Horizon bids now, Australian researchers told - Research Professional NewsAustralian access to second pillar of EU research and innovation programme starts on 1 January

Australian news: Get your skates on, Horizon Europe hopefuls told (free to read): www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-aust...

insightplus.mja.com.auInSight+ Special Issue | Misinformation | 24 September 2026Published 21 Sep 2026. InSight+ is the weekly news and opinions publication from the publisher of the Medical Journal of Australia (MJA).

Australian update: MJA journal's special issue on healthcare misinformation: insightplus.mja.com.au/insight-spec...

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Australian update: New South Wales Parliamentary inquiry into governance find state's system "not fit for purpose, nor implemented in such a way as to enable public confidence": files.parliament.nsw.gov.au/fileapi/Parl...

theage.com.au‘World of pain’: 75 jobs go as top cancer institute closes, others tipped to followA leading children’s cancer and women’s health institute has proposed closing and merging with Monash University after years of multimillion dollar deficits, with about 75 staff expected to lose their...

21 Sept

Australian update: Hudson Institute to be folded into Monash University amid concerns on health research institutes’ viability, Nine newspapers report: www.theage.com.au/national/vic...

universitiesaustralia.edu.auOPENING STATEMENT | Inquiry into the value of skilled migration to Australia – Universities Australia

21 Sept

Australian update: International students becoming "convenient cannon fodder" in a political game, Universities Australia says: universitiesaustralia.edu.au/media-item/o...

andrewnorton.id.auProposed amendments to the student places capping and needs based funding billJason Clare’s student places capping bill appeared in the Senate several times last week, but there were no votes on substantive amendments. Parliament does not sit again until 12 October. It…

21 Sept

Australian update: Andrew Norton's commentary on the delayed Doors of Opportunity bill: andrewnorton.id.au/2026/09/21/p...

andrewnorton.id.auTony Burke’s changes to student visa policy – first draft on secondary visa holdersAs foreshadowed in recent weeks, Tony Burke has today announced changes to student visa policy. Unfortunately at the moment – about 5.30pm on 17 September – there is little detail other than what h…

18 Sept

Australian update: Andrew Norton posts on Labor's new international student visa rules: andrewnorton.id.au/2026/09/17/t...

researchprofessionalnews.comAustralia and NZ news roundup: 10-16 September - Research Professional NewsThis week: a A$150 million science fund, a startup award and increased tuition fees

ANZ roundup: Qld's new A$150m science fund, Monash claims wins, Massey's 5-year focus plan, NZ uni fees to rise (subscriber content): www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-aust...

researchprofessionalnews.comUniversities push back on proposed research security rules - Research Professional NewsExisting regulation is already strict enough, Universities Australia says

Australian news: unis cry "enough" on research security rules (free to read): www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-aust...

researchprofessionalnews.comNZ ‘needs better research translation to tackle cancer’ - Research Professional NewsNational action plan requires financial backing, New Zealand Medical Journal editor says

New Zealand news: medicos' journal calls for real action, funding on cancer plan (subscriber content): www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-...

researchprofessionalnews.comARC announces near tripling of Future Fellowship winners - Research Professional NewsMore than 290 fellowships awarded by Australian Research Council in 2026 round

Australia: ARC Future Fellowships nearly triple (subscriber content): www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-aust...

consult.industry.gov.au Open Point - Engagement, insights and analytics platform for surveys and consultations Collect, Manage and Analyse surveys, consultation data and text

Australian update: Australian update: Dept of Industry consults on implementation of Horizon Europe in Australia, closing 18 September (corrects skeet yesterday attributing consultation to NHMRC; RPN's Sept 23 edition will update on national info roadshows): consult.industry.gov.au/horizon-euro...

ardc.edu.auEcoCommons Wins 2026 ARDC Eureka Prize for Excellence in Data Platforms | ARDCWe congratulate the EcoCommons Australia team on winning the inaugural ARDC Eureka Prize for Excellence in Data Platforms for bringing together data and modelling tools to help address ecological and ...

Australian update: Environmental research tool wins ARDC's prize for excellence in data platforms: ardc.edu.au/article/ecoc...

universitiesaustralia.edu.auSlashing international student numbers would do lasting damage to Australia – Universities Australia

15 Sept

Australian update: Universities Australia comes out against One Nation plan to slash international student visas: universitiesaustralia.edu.au/media-item/s...

researchprofessionalnews.comAustralia and NZ news roundup: 3-9 September - Research Professional NewsThis week: NHMRC and Royal Society leadership changes, cultural data and a Pacific science symposium

10 Sept

ANZ weekly roundup: NHMRC seeks new CEO; Australian cultural data mapped; Penny Brothers to lead NZ Royal Society; Pacific science symposium (subscriber content): www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-aust...

researchprofessionalnews.comCentral registry could undermine Māori knowledge, paper warns - Research Professional NewsResearchers identify risks including commodification and loss of control

10 Sept

New Zealand news: central registry of Maori IP could be counterproductive (free to read): www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-new-...