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The Group of Eight

Australia's Leading Universities, leading excellence, leading debate.

Australia’s R&D Intensity:
A Decadal Roadmap to 3% of GDP

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Go8 Principles on
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  • Every three international students studying at a Go8 university generates $1 million in economic impact.
  • Every Go8 job supports over twice as many jobs in the Australian economy.
  • Every $1 of Go8 research income delivers almost $10 in benefits to the private sector.
  • The Go8 contributes $17.98 Billion to the nation's education exports each year.
  • The Go8 is a major employer and its location and need for services in each of Australia's capital ccities contributes almost $19 billion to the economy each year.
  • Go8 research activity constributes $24.5 Billion to the economy each year
  • The Go8's total economic impact is some $66.4 Billion each year
  • Australia's R&D Intensity has been in decline for over a decade
  • There is a growing gap between Australia's R&D performance and the OECD
  • Go8 roadmap of policy reforms to lift R&D intensity to 3% of GDP by 2035.

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Episode 49 – Jason Collins, CEO of the European Australian Business Council (EABC)

European Australian Business Council CEO Jason Collins discusses how the current global uncertainty impacting international trade and geo-politics has re-opened the door to resume negotiations on the stalled EU-Australia Free Trade Agreement – and along with that, the opportunity for Australia to join the world’s largest research fund, Horizon Europe – the benefits to both parties in securing an agreement and the ramifications for research and innovation – and Australia’s universities in general – that this could bring. Recorded May 2025.

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