Category: News
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Media release: Go8 looks forward to working with new ALP Ministry to boost Australia’s prosperity
Australia’s leading research-intensive universities look forward to working collaboratively with new Government Ministers across a range of portfolios to deliver what is needed for the nation’s economy, health and the living standards of our community. Group of Eight Chief Executive Vicki Thomson welcomed the appointment of UNSW alumni Jason Clare…
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Debate@Go8 – Episode 12 – Professor Mark Scott AO on the election outcome
Universities hope the change of government means a reset and fresh start. Group of Eight Chief Executive Vicki Thomson discusses life under an Albanese Government with Sydney Universities’ Professor Mark Scott. Recorded May 2022.
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Media release: Research Universities to be central to Government strategy to meet the challenges ahead
“Australia’s leading research-intensive universities are critical to all aspects of our nation’s future economic prosperity and social well-being and stand ready to partner with the incoming Albanese Government to ensure the nation can reach its full potential,” said Group of Eight Chief Executive Vicki Thomson. In congratulating the incoming Government…
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Report: Supporting Australia’s international education and research sector
Supporting Australia’s international education and research sector is part of a series of policy papers from the Group of Eight (Go8) in partnership with targeted external partners. Support Australia’s International Education
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Media release: International education is essential to supplement domestic skills and boost economic growth
Strengthening international education and introducing targeted visa settings will be critical to ensuring Australia has access to the global talent pool and skilled workforce essential to meet the demands of new and emerging critical industries. The Group of Eight (Go8) says an incoming Government must prioritise international education which is…
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Media release: Supporting Australian research to future proof the nation’s economy
The Group of Eight (Go8) has called on an incoming Government to develop a cohesive research funding strategy to ensure universities can deliver world class education, solutions to existing and emerging global challenges, and help build a more sovereign nation. The Go8 which conducts 70 per cent of Australia’s university…
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Report: Supporting Australian research
Supporting Australian research is part of a series of policy papers from the Group of Eight (Go8) in partnership with targeted external partners. Supporting Australian Research
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Debate@Go8 – Episode 11 – Federal Election 2022
Go8 political experts analyse the rise of independents and emerging trends in Australian democracy. Recorded May 2022.
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Report: Securing the Future of Australia’s Medical Workforce
Securing the Future of Australia’s Medical Workforce is part of a series of policy papers from the Group of Eight (Go8) in partnership with targeted external partners. Securing the Future of Australia’s Medical Workforce
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Media release: Securing Australia’s medical workforce will avert pending health crisis
The Group of Eight (Go8) has called on an incoming Government to move quickly to avert a looming medical crisis as Australia’ depleted healthcare workforce copes with increasing demand and pressure in a post pandemic world. Essential Decisions for National Success: Securing the Future of Australia’s Medical Workforce is one…
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Report: Reducing the regulatory overload on our universities
Reducing the regulatory overload on our universities is part of a series of policy papers from the Group of Eight (Go8) in partnership with targeted external partners. Reducing the regulatory overload on our universitiesDownload
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Media release: The cost of compliance – $500 million diverted from building our national prosperity.
The Group of Eight (Go8) has called on an incoming Government to move quickly to reduce unnecessary red tape and regulation or suffer the consequences of Australia’s leading universities being unable to direct resources where they so desperately need to go – to delivering core national priorities. Essential Decisions for…
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Go8 Stakeholder Submission on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE); and the Free Trade Agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Andrew JacenkoActing Assistant SecretaryChief Negotiator (UAE CEPA)Middle East FTA Branch, Regional Trade Agreements DivisionDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade The Group of Eight (Go8) represents Australia’s leading research-intensive universities. We thank the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) for the opportunity to provide input. Please note that this submission…
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Media release: Focussed defence research funding agency crucial to safeguarding national security – Go8
The proposed creation of a new body focussed on funding defence related research will boost Australia’s sovereign capability, foster stronger linkages with the United States and United Kingdom and help safeguard Australia’s national security. Group of Eight Chief Executive Vicki Thomson said: “In the current challenging geopolitical environment, it is…
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Media release: Go8 trailblazer universities – safeguarding Australia’s national security
Australia’s leading research-intensive universities will play a critical role in developing and building our sovereign defence industry during these increasingly challenging and uncertain times. The University of Adelaide has been awarded $50 million under the Government’s Trailblazer program to work with researchers from the University of New South Wales and…
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Go8 and Russell Group Joint Statement on Responsible Stewardship of Research
Research drives the prosperity of modern, engaged, successful countries and will be critical to finding effective solutions to the challenges increasingly impacting societies across the globe, such as climate change, food and water security, global pandemics, antibiotic resistance, and the ethical use of emerging technologies such as AI and machine…
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Election media statement from Group of Eight – Australia’s consistently leading research-intensive universities
Australia’s universities are critical to all aspects of our nation’s future economic prosperity and social well-being. Put bluntly, no Government can, or will, get where it wants to go for the nation without backing creation of new graduates and new knowledge. The vital role research-intensive universities play in terms of…
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Media release: Investment in research infrastructure is an investment in Australia’s future
The 2021 National Research Infrastructure (NRI) Roadmap recognises the key role research-intensive universities play in boosting productivity, commercialising R&D, and delivering life-changing and life-saving technologies. Group of Eight (Go8) Chief Executive Vicki Thomson said investment in research infrastructure will be a critical investment in Australia’s future and economic prosperity. “The…
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Media release: Australia-India research collaboration set to reap rewards from historic trade deal with India
The interim Australia-India Economic Commercial and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA) marks the start of a new phase with one of Australia’s most significant economic partners, the world’s largest democracy and fastest growing major economy. The Group of Eight (Go8), which comprises Australia’s leading research-intensive universities, has a long history of collaboration…
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Media release: 2022 Federal Budget – nothing yet absolutely everything to do with quality universities
The successful delivery of major initiatives in the 2022 Federal Budget can only be underscored by the contribution that will be needed from the nation’s research-intensive universities. Government ignores that at their peril. Group of Eight (Go8) universities undertake 70 per cent of Australian university research activity and graduate 110,000…
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Report: Securing the Future of Australia’s Engineering Workforce
Securing the Future of Australia’s Engineering Workforce is the first in a series of policy papers from the Group of Eight (Go8) in partnership with targeted external partners. Go8 Engineering Summit Report_Securing the Future of Australia’s Engineering Workforce
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Media release: Go8/Industry releases plan to lift Australia’s engineering workforce
Securing the Future of Australia’s Engineering Workforce is the first in a series of policy papers from the Group of Eight (Go8) in partnership with targeted external partners. (The Go8 comprises Australia’s consistently leading research-intensive universities with seven of its members ranked in the world top 100 universities). The work…
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Media release: National Security – a Shared Agenda
The Group of Eight (Go8), comprising Australia’s leading research-intensive universities which undertake 70 percent of Australia’s university research has worked collaboratively with Government and the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) to ensure national security remains a priority in Australia’s higher education and research sector. Go8 Chief Executive…
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ERA 2023 Preprints Consultation
18 March 2022Ms Judi Zielke PSMActing CEOAustralian Research Council The Group of Eight (Go8) is pleased to take this opportunity to respond to the Australian Research Council’s public consultation on its Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) 2023 Preprints. The Go8 represents Australia’s consistently leading research-intensive universities, with seven of…