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Group of Eight Statement re Fairfax Media report24 Sep 2018
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Go8: Poverty and Place Should not be a Barrier to a University Education4 Sep 2018
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Go8 scoops the pool at 2018 Eureka Awards30 Aug 2018
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Research and Higher Education: How do Australian universities remain globally competitive?29 Aug 2018
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BCA contribution to post-secondary debate valuable but can go nowhere without a wide-ranging review29 Aug 2018
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Raise the Scarlet Standard High29 Aug 2018
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Opinion Editorial: We recognise that open expression on campus will sometimes lead to protests28 Aug 2018
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Opinion Editorial: Investment in research is vital to lifting Australia's position on global university rankings27 Aug 2018
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Go8 asks for stability with new Morrison ministerial line up27 Aug 2018
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Melbourne University vice chancellor Glyn Davis on funds, freedom and his future24 Aug 2018
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Unis deliver economic boost as well as skills21 Aug 2018
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Go8 again dominates Australia’s position in the Academic Ranking of World Universities15 Aug 2018
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Opinion Editorial: Go8 and other Australian unis contribute to prosperity15 Aug 2018
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Universities power the economy: study14 Aug 2018
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Group of Eight universities highlight economic impact14 Aug 2018
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Universities report says students add $1.5 billion to Treasury revenue14 Aug 2018
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Go8's annual contribution to the Australian economy at $66.4 billion14 Aug 2018
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Group of Eight benefits for economy ‘bigger than Russell Group's'13 Aug 2018
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Go8 Welcomes PM’s Commitment to Australia’s International Sector7 Aug 2018
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Key Note Address to 3rd Annual Graduate Employment Outcomes & Industry Partnerships Forum, Sydney. We are a poorer nation if we do not see the wisdom in valuing our entire post-secondary system.30 Jul 2018
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We are a poorer nation if we do not see the wisdom in valuing our entire post-secondary system30 Jul 2018
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Group of Eight (Go8) SUPPLEMENTARY submission to Review of the Defence Trade Controls Act 201219 Jul 2018
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Go8 supports the Varghese India Economic Strategy - a Helpful Template for Growth in India13 Jul 2018
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House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training Inquiry into Funding Australia’s Research13 Jul 2018
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Go8: Drop in Government Investment in R&D is a Bad Result6 Jul 2018
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Go8 signs letter of intent to establish two-way pilot research mobility program with France2 Jul 2018
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Australian University Sector – At the Policy and Political Mercy of ‘Fake Data’19 Jun 2018
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Go8 welcomes proposed changes to Foreign Influence Bill18 Jun 2018
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Go8 welcomes proposed changes to Foreign Influence Bill12 Jun 2018
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Senate Select Committee on the Future of Work and Workers - Go8 Opening Statement – Vicki Thomson, Chief Executive4 Jun 2018
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Go8 June 2018 Newsletter1 Jun 2018
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Go8 Submission to Review of the Defence Trade Controls Act 201231 May 2018
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Canberra Giveth, and Taketh Away22 May 2018
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Research infrastructure investment plan underscores value of research to Australia’s economy15 May 2018
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Putting post-secondary education front and centre of nation’s future a welcome shift - Group of Eight11 May 2018
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Go8 welcomes MRFF funding announcements10 May 2018
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Research infrastructure funding a win, but R&D Tax Incentive an economic opportunity missed9 May 2018
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Go8 and ACOSS sign ground-breaking equity agreement30 Apr 2018
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Go8 to Conduct Ground Breaking Survey of PhD Outcomes9 Apr 2018
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Go8 Backs National Regional Higher Education Strategy Bill26 Mar 2018
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Go8 Media Release: Poverty should not be a barrier to a university education22 Mar 2018
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Go8 Media Release: New Global Talent Visa Key To Competitive Research Talent War19 Mar 2018
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Opinion Editorial: Science research needs a new fund to turn ideas into everyday products18 Mar 2018
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Go8 welcomes Labor policy direction that enquires into all aspects of a post-secondary education23 Feb 2018
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Go8 February 2018 Newsletter7 Feb 2018
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Go8 Media Release: Research grants showcase the Go85 Feb 2018
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Go8 Welcomes New Chair, Professor Ian Jacobs31 Jan 2018
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 Welcomes Australia’s 2030 Innovation Strategy30 Jan 2018
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Go8 Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security30 Jan 2018
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Go8 Brochures and Facts of Distinction - Commitment to Excellence29 Jan 2018
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Go8 congratulates Australian of the Year 2018!29 Jan 2018
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Go8 Two-way Mobility of PhD Students Between India and Australia 201723 Jan 2018
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Go8 December 2017 Newsletter21 Dec 2017
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Go8 disheartened and dismayed by Government’s treatment of Australia’s young people18 Dec 2017
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Go8 and AAMRI congratulate Minister Hunt and AMRAB on Medical Research Future Fund Principles6 Dec 2017
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Go8 warn: research university achievements and values under attack22 Nov 2017
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 universities amongst the most trusted in the world for employable graduates16 Nov 2017
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Speech to 7th International Conference on World-Class Universities (WCU-7), Shanghai, China: Managing a group of the world's leading research-intensive universities through fragile political settings8 Nov 2017
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In the Media: Unis face 'tide of hostility' and loss of trust8 Nov 2017
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In the Media: Tabloid derision threatens Australia's research capability, universities head says3 Nov 2017
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Go8 Media Release: Group of Eight funding stance supported by Productivity Commission Report - casting strong doubt on the Government's on-going negative agenda24 Oct 2017
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 calls on "pragmatic" Government to move quickly on Higher Education enquiry20 Oct 2017
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Worries reforms to regional universities will hurt students19 Oct 2017
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 congratulates the Nick Xenophon Team on supporting students and the future of university education in Australia19 Oct 2017
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Video: Chris, from Whyalla #stopunicuts18 Oct 2017
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Video: Australia India - Unlimited Opportunities (UNSW)17 Oct 2017
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Video: Australia and India - Unlimited Opportunities17 Oct 2017
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Public hearing: Inquiry into Medicare Levy Amendment (National Disability Insurance Scheme Funding) Bill 2017 and 10 related bills29 Sep 2017
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Go8 October 2017 Newsletter29 Sep 2017
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Opinion Editorial: Uni cuts put our skills and prosperity at risk27 Sep 2017
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Opinion Editorial: Group of Eight universities say Australia is falling behind in research and government doesn't care27 Sep 2017
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Go8 Chief Executive's Speech to the University Governance and Regulations Forum, Canberra14 Sep 2017
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Radio: How does Australia compare in global education?14 Sep 2017
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Go8 Submission on the Nation-Building Funds Repeal (National Disability Insurance Scheme) Bill 201714 Sep 2017
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 takes lead in support and delivery of rural, regional and remote education, equity and research12 Sep 2017
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Go8 Media Release: Government Senate tactics hitting a new low: they indicate total disregard for Australia's university students, export earnings and an abandonment of principles of good Government11 Sep 2017
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Go8 Submission to Independent Review into Regional, Rural and Remote Education11 Sep 2017
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Go8 warns excellence in rankings is despite Government lack of support6 Sep 2017
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Indian PhD students: Group of Eight seeks special visa class30 Aug 2017
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 returns to India in on-going commitment to India's quality students and joint research30 Aug 2017
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Go8 Media Release: Focusing on the continuing perplexing spin from Government on higher education reform10 Aug 2017
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Go8 Media Release: Federal Government funding cuts to higher education put hundreds of SA jobs at risk while students are forced to pay more for less.8 Aug 2017
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Opinion Editorial: Proposed university funding cuts are an outrageous cash grab from young students and graduates8 Aug 2017
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Go8 August 2017 Newsletter27 Jul 2017
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Go8 Opening Statement to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee into the Higher Education Support Legislation Amendment Bill 201724 Jul 2017
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Go8 Submission to Higher Education Standards Panel - Response: Improving retention, completion and success in higher education14 Jul 2017
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Opinion Editorial: It almost reads like a fairy tale … one with a very difficult ending. Its title is Privatisation by Stealth.12 Jul 2017
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Universities can't absorb budget cuts to funding say leading universities29 Jun 2017
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Universities attack government funding cuts after Gonski 2.0 delivers schools boon29 Jun 2017
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Reforms make unis vulnerable, says Go8 chairman Peter Høj29 Jun 2017
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Video of Go8 Chair's Speech to NPC29 Jun 2017
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Baffling move will leave students ‘all dressed up with nowhere to go’28 Jun 2017
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Speech by Go8 Chair: A not-so-radical way of securing future prosperity and cohesion for Australia – enhance investments in the public’s innovation assets.28 Jun 2017
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In the Media: Group of Eight warns students risk paying 'much more for less'14 Jun 2017
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Vicki Thomson delivers EduData Summit Keynote Address14 Jun 2017
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Go8 Submission: Higher Education Support Legislation Amendment (A More Sustainable, Responsive and Transparent Higher Education System) Bill 201713 Jun 2017
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In the Media: Minister Simon Birmingham faces university revolt on funding6 Jun 2017
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In the media: 'Incoherent mess': elite universities go nuclear on Turnbull government's reforms6 Jun 2017
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 says confused Government legislation + tricky figures = need for Senate to reject higher education Budget cuts6 Jun 2017
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Go8 Media Release: Sector leading attainment for Go8 in winning 80 per cent of Australian Research Council (ARC) announcements5 Jun 2017
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IP Group's 'patient money' a $200m research booster31 May 2017
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 welcomes linkage grants success but cautions such research capacity is at risk31 May 2017
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Group of Eight in landmark first for Australia – welcomes $200 million vote of confidence in its research from the UK’s IP Group30 May 2017
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Group of Eight welcomes Professor Peter Rathjen to the team30 May 2017
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 welcomes revamp of medical research programs25 May 2017
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Go8 on the radio: University Vice Chancellors resolve to fight cuts in their entirety17 May 2017
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Go8 May 2017 Newsletter16 May 2017
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 welcomes ALP commitment to oppose further funding cuts to Australia's Universities12 May 2017
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Budget 2017: Backlash as unis lose out on student fee hike11 May 2017
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Education Senate Committee must recognise the impact of poor budget policy on universities and students – Go811 May 2017
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Budget 2017: tuition hike ‘opportunity lost, disaster averted’10 May 2017
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Radio: 2017 Budget Impact on Higher Education9 May 2017
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Video: Go8 Universities do $6 billion Worth of Research a Year4 May 2017
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University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor Deep Saini says New Uni Policy 'Not Pain-Free'3 May 2017
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'We're no drain on the budget': Vice-chancellors hit out at government fee hikes, funding cuts3 May 2017
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Budget Cuts Leave Students in Lurch3 May 2017
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2017 Budget: Crossbench Holds Key to University Cuts3 May 2017
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University funding hit hard with 2017 Budget2 May 2017
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 disappointed by Government’s response to Universities’ strong contribution to the Australian economy2 May 2017
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Radio: Universities Face Funding Cuts, Higher Fees2 May 2017
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Video: Go8 India Delegation2 May 2017
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Radio: 2017 Budget Propose Cuts to Higher Education2 May 2017
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Radio: Monash University Vice-Chancellor Margaret Gardner Unpicks Proposed Higher Education Cuts2 May 2017
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Radio: Go8 Universities an Investment in Australia's Future2 May 2017
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Video: 2017 Budget Proposal Lost Opportunity for Go8 Universities2 May 2017
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University Funding Reportedly to be Cut Substantially in Federal Budget 20172 May 2017
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In the media: Simon Birmingham attacks university vice-chancellors' $1m salaries1 May 2017
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Proposed Budget Cuts Undermines Value of Higher Education for International Students1 May 2017
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Radio Interview: Vicki Thomson on ABC PM, speaking on rural medical training27 Apr 2017
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Opinion Editorial: Pipeline to a robust rural medical system26 Apr 2017
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Opinion Editorial: University research repays its state funding in spades26 Apr 2017
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Opinion Editorial: Government's 457 reforms threaten research, innovation20 Apr 2017
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457 visa changes may stop universities hiring 'super talents'20 Apr 2017
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'They're not flipping burgers': Universities cry foul over axing of 457 visas20 Apr 2017
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Universities dismayed by 457 visa threat to senior academic staff20 Apr 2017
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Podcast: Universities unhappy over axing of 457 Visas20 Apr 2017
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Go8 warns of unintended consequences for Higher Education from Abolition of 457 visas19 Apr 2017
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Educators go to India to turn Trump and Brexit to Australia's advantage18 Apr 2017
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Turnbull commissions India inquiry as FTA talks bog down18 Apr 2017
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Australia's elite universities seize opportunity of Malcolm Turnbull's India visit to boost student numbers18 Apr 2017
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Opinion Editorial: Universities to focus on PhD training push in India18 Apr 2017
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Go8 April 2017 Newsletter17 Apr 2017
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 has held Australia's first collaborative PhD forum with India during Prime Minister's Delhi visit12 Apr 2017
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Go8 MEDIA RELEASE - Federal Education Minister launches Go8 “Excellence in India” Research Showcase and Strategy in Delhi10 Apr 2017
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The Go8 Excellence in India Research Showcase and Strategy Launch10 Apr 2017
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ATO's proposed bursary changes could hurt the poor: Go85 Apr 2017
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Go8 response to Review of ATO advice on scholarships5 Apr 2017
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 applauds important recognition of Science and Research value22 Mar 2017
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Go8 March 2017 Newsletter16 Mar 2017
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Go8 Submission to the TEQSA consultation on proposed changes to publication of regulatory decisions14 Mar 2017
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Opinion Editorial: Go8 wary of poor policy settings8 Mar 2017
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Assessment of the Distribution of Medical School Places in Australia: Joint Submission - Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand, Group of Eight Deans of Medical Faculties Group3 Mar 2017
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Go8 Submission to the Foreign Policy White Paper3 Mar 2017
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 congratulates Professor Margaret Gardner on her appointment as Universities Australia Chair22 Feb 2017
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Opinion Editorial: More PhDs need to be channelled into industry22 Feb 2017
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Go8 Media Release: International education values of Go8 recognised in latest global rankings2 Feb 2017
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 Washington meetings lobby to continue valuable US/Australia research collaboration1 Feb 2017
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Go8 Submission to the Draft 2016 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap18 Jan 2017
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 welcomes new Government Ministers as positive for the sector18 Jan 2017
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Group of Eight Submission to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Regarding the Proposed Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA)16 Dec 2016
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Go8 submission to the Productivity Commission Draft Report on Data Availability and Use16 Dec 2016
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Go8 China graduate recruitment portal goes live14 Dec 2016
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Go8 December 2016 Newsletter14 Dec 2016
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Go8 & Westpac Media Release: Westpac and Group of Eight launch Australian-first employment program for PhD students13 Dec 2016
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Go8 Media Release: Group of Eight Farewell University of Adelaide Vice-Chancellor5 Dec 2016
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 elects Professor Peter Høj as 2017 Chair30 Nov 2016
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Go8 Media Release: Group of Eight prioritises PhD / Industry disconnect30 Nov 2016
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 welcomes another stellar year for the New Colombo Plan’s expansion29 Nov 2016
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Go8 Media Release: Group of Eight advances national equity commitment18 Nov 2016
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Go8 Media Release: Five Go8 universities in world's top 150 for graduate employability17 Nov 2016
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 strongly supports recommendations of Higher Education Standards Review Panel – and urges Government to go further16 Nov 2016
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Go8 Submission: Go8 Response - Consultation: Review of the Tertiary Education and Quality Standards Agency Act 201115 Nov 2016
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Go8 Media Release: Group of Eight welcomes medical research strategy10 Nov 2016
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Go8 Statement: Tokyo Statement - The Need for Long and Sustainable Investment in Frontier Research at Research Intensive Universities9 Nov 2016
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 urges Tokyo International Summit to ensure the immense value of basic research is supported8 Nov 2016
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Speech by Go8 CEO: Go8 China Graduate Portal Launch8 Nov 2016
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Go8 Submission: Go8 response to the Report of the R&D Tax Incentive Review3 Nov 2016
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Go8 Media Release : ARC results confirm Go8 status as Australia’s leading research intensive universities1 Nov 2016
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'Grad Connect' to help foster business ties with Australia and China31 Oct 2016
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 launches Australia’s first graduate recruitment portal in China27 Oct 2016
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Go8 Media Release: Smart membership decisions ensure Council for International Education can “hit the ground running”.18 Oct 2016
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Go8 Media Release: Group of Eight welcomes university driven leadership program14 Oct 2016
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Go8 October 2016 Newsletter11 Oct 2016
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Go8 Media Release: Group of Eight congratulates Ai Group on Graduate Employment Service11 Oct 2016
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Opinion Editorial: It's time to charge a realistic price for uni degrees10 Oct 2016
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Go8 Media Release: Group of Eight welcomes R & D Tax Incentive Review report as incisive response29 Sep 2016
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Go8 Submission: Go8 response to the National Research Infrastructure Capability Issues Paper22 Sep 2016
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 maintains position – only Australian universities in the top 200 Times Higher Education World University Rankings21 Sep 2016
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Go8 Submission: Go8 Submission to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee inquiry: Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 20169 Sep 2016
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 maintains its premier position in Academic Ranking of World Universities8 Sep 2016
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Go8 Response – Evaluation of the Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program7 Sep 2016
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 delivers Australia six Universities in the world’s top 1007 Sep 2016
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Go8 Media Release: Group of Eight clarification after media misreporting18 Aug 2016
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Speech by Go8 CEO: Ensuring Transparent ATAR and Alternative Entry Admissions17 Aug 2016
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 delivers Australia six Universities in the world’s top 10015 Aug 2016
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Go8 Media Statement: Go8 leads in defence and security research11 Aug 2016
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Go8 August 2016 Newsletter10 Aug 2016
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Speech by Go8 CEO: Graduate Employability and Industry Partnerships Forum1 Aug 2016
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Submission: Go8 response to the new research block grant arrangements for universities Consultation Paper – May 2016 Introduction29 Jul 2016
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Submission: Go8 response to the Driving Innovation, Fairness and Excellence in Australian Higher Education options paper25 Jul 2016
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 positive about senior Ministerial appointments19 Jul 2016
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 pleased Turnbull Government has focus on internships27 Jun 2016
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Submission: Go8 response to the Engagement and Impact Assessment Consultation Paper - June 201624 Jun 2016
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Opinion Editorial: Large growth in student number is threatening sustainability of university system21 Jun 2016
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Go8 Media Release: Group of Eight welcomes Labor’s plan to restore university research funding20 Jun 2016
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Opinion Editorial: Other countries spend big on R & D. Why don't we?20 Jun 2016
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Go8 Media Release: Group of Eight "Priority Directions" - time for action not activity15 Jun 2016
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Opinion Editorial: Something has to give on sustainable policy15 Jun 2016
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Go8 June 2016 Newsletter1 Jun 2016
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Submission: Group of Eight Submission to the Higher Education Standards Panel (HESP)25 May 2016
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Go8 Media Release: Greens Research Policy Acknowledges Critical Importance of Research20 May 2016
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Go8 Media Release: Group of Eight welcomes Government's response to the "Watt Review"6 May 2016
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Go8 Media Release: Group of Eight welcomes Government's Budget circuit breaker3 May 2016
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Opinion Editorial: Go8 and University Funding21 Apr 2016
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Graduate Employability and Partnerships Forum4 Apr 2016
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Go8 Media Release: French Go8 business dialogue16 Mar 2016
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Opinion Editorial: Australia's higher education sector is one of the best in the world. Fact.15 Mar 2016
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Go8 Media Release: Group of Eight Universities a "top 30 company"10 Mar 2016
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Submission - Go8 Response to the Review of the R&D Tax Incentive Program4 Mar 2016
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Go8 Media Release: Simon McKeon AO to chair Group of Eight “Industry and Innovation” Board24 Feb 2016
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Go8 Media Release: Australian research makes a strong contribution to the discovery of gravitational waves12 Feb 2016
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Go8 February 2016 Newsletter9 Feb 2016
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Go8 Media Release - Go8 accompanies Prime Minister Turnbull to Japan17 Dec 2015
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Go8 Media Release: French Government award for Go8 Chief Executive and new joint program signed16 Dec 2015
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Go8 Media Release: Infinite opportunities from Innovation Statement lead to Go8 advertising8 Dec 2015
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Go8 Media Release: Innovation – no slogan, instead a constructive pathway forward7 Dec 2015
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Go8 Media Release: 2015 Excellence in Australia (ERA) results – Go8 leads4 Dec 2015
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Go8 Media Release: Australian university sector shines and Group of Eight further consolidates premier research position4 Dec 2015
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Go8 Media Release: Watt review takes “contact sport” to new level4 Dec 2015
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Go8 Media Release: LEARNED ACADEMIES REPORT A VALUABLE CONTRIBUTION TO INNOVATION AGENDA – GROUP OF EIGHT27 Nov 2015
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Go8 Media Release: Significant innovation recognition for Go8 Researchers26 Nov 2015
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 delivers industry and innovation work plan to Minister & Communique25 Nov 2015
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 to deliver on Government’s determined innovation and impact push24 Nov 2015
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 Research Impact Statement23 Nov 2015
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 research funding results evidence of excellence and impact30 Oct 2015
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Go8 Media Release: The Group of Eight welcomes the appointment of Dr Alan Finkel AO as Australia's new Chief Scientist27 Oct 2015
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Speech by Go8 CEO: Australian Financial Review Higher Education Summit27 Oct 2015
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Go8 Media Release: The Group of Eight backs Universities Australia research and innovation push7 Oct 2015
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Speech by Go8 CEO:Nurturing the next generation of Nobel laureates in partnership with Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings - Times Higher Education (THE) World Academic Summit1 Oct 2015
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Speech by Go8 CEO:2015 Unimutual Conference10 Sep 2015
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Radio: Australian unis left vulnerable by reliance on overseas student fees: study31 Aug 2015
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Universities unite to lure elite Indian students25 Aug 2015
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Go8 Media Release: Elite Indian schools seek Go8 relationship for their top students24 Aug 2015
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Go8 submission to the Government’s Review of the Governance and Administration of the Tuition Protection Service25 Jun 2015
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Speech by Go8 CEO: Building strategic partnerships and global collaborations to strengthen University performance2 Jun 2015
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Go8 Media Release: Higher Education Funding: Statement from Go831 Mar 2015
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Go8 March 2015 Newsletter25 Mar 2015
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Go8 Media Release: No Impediments to Passing Landmark University Reform - Group of Eight16 Mar 2015
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Go8 Media Release: Shutting down research a dumb thing for a clever country to do – Group of Eight11 Mar 2015
