Australia’s leading universities.
Leading Excellence.
Leading Debate.
The Group of Eight comprises the nation’s world class research-intensive universities.
Every $1 invested in Go8 research delivers around $10 in benefits to the private sector
Go8 universities are a major asset. A landmark London Economics report found they contributed $66.4 billion to the Australian economy in 2018, rising to $90 billion by 2025. The findings highlight the strong return on investment our universities deliver for taxpayers, industry and the nation.
Episode 56 – Professor Amit Chakma, Vice-Chancellor and President, The University of Western Australia
Professor Amit Chakma, Vice-Chancellor and President of The University of Western Australia, discusses the thinking behind UWA’s recent move into India and plans for the wider region; Australia’s long and proud history of international education – both inwards…
Episode 55 – Maria Cristina Russo, Deputy Director-General for Innovation, Prosperity and International Cooperation, European Commission
We examine the importance of Australia's imminent association to the world's largest research and innovation programme with the European Commission's Chief Negotiator for…
Episode 54 – Professor Marco Fiorentini, Director, ARC Centre in Critical Resources for the Future
Professor Marco Fiorentini, Director of the ARC Centre in Critical Resources for the Future, from The University of Western Australia, discusses why Australia’s strength in…
Latest Press & Policy
Media release: Universities Accord legislation delivers for student choice, transparency and institutional autonomy
The passage of the latest Universities Accord legislation is an important step forward for students, ensuring universities can better respond to…
Media release: Australia must compete for global research talent, not deter it
The Coalition's migration policy requires careful examination. However, the evidence suggests international student numbers are already falling…
Policy brief: International education
The Australian Government’s policies to restrict the inflow of international students is hurting the Australian economy and damaging…
Policy brief: International students and housing and other cost of living pressures
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Go8 submission to TEQSA consultation on the draft ‘Statement of Regulatory Expectations: Adopting a definition of Islamophobia’
The Group of Eight (Go8) recognises Islamophobia as a serious and context-specific issue requiring adaptable and dynamic institutional responses….
Go8 submission to Better Targeting the Research and Development Tax Incentive exposure draft
Treasury Consultation Hub, The Department of the Treasury The Group of Eight (Go8) supports the Australian Government's objective of strengthening…
Opening statement: Joint Standing Committee on Migration
Joint Standing Committee on Migration, Public Hearing for the Committee’s Inquiry into the value of skilled migration to Australia Opening…
Opening statement: Inquiry into the Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026
Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee Public Hearing for the Committee’s inquiry into the Universities Accord (Opening…
Facts of Distinction
Go8 universities graduate more than 135,000 students each year, representing 30% of Australia’s higher education sector.
Go8 universities graduate more than 135,000 students each year, representing 30% of Australia’s higher education sector.
All Go8 universities rank among the world’s top 80, with six in the global top 40 and produce 20% of Australia’s research.
All Go8 universities rank among the world’s top 80, with six in the global top 40 and produce 20% of Australia’s research.
The Go8 educates 60% of Australia’s doctors, dentists and vets
The Go8 educates 60% of Australia’s doctors, dentists and vets
plus 50%+ of science graduates and 40%+ of engineering graduates.
The Go8 delivers 70% of Australia’s university-based research
The Go8 delivers 70% of Australia’s university-based research
and 20% of all national research.
Every $1 invested in Go8 research generates $10 in economic and community benefits.
Every $1 invested in Go8 research generates $10 in economic and community benefits.
The Go8 contributed $22 billion to Australia’s economy in 2024
The Go8 contributed $22 billion to Australia’s economy in 2024
and supported more than 63,000 jobs nationwide.
In 2024, Go8 researchers co‑published…
In 2024, Go8 researchers co‑published…
• 14,400 papers with the EU
• 12,800 papers with the USA
• 10,400 papers with the UK
• 10,300 papers with China
• 4,700 papers with ASEAN countries
Go8 universities invest more than $10 billion each year to advance Australia’s research future.
Go8 universities invest more than $10 billion each year to advance Australia’s research future.
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