Category: News
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Media release: Go8 welcomes back our international students
More than 30,000 international students who have stuck by Group of Eight universities during COVID-19 and continued their studies offshore, can start planning their return to campus with confidence, following the Prime Minister’s announcement today. “The Australian Government’s decision to allow fully vaccinated eligible visa holders including international students and…
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In the media: Universities at growing risk from international espionage
19 November 2021 – ABC Radio – RN Breakfast with Fran Kelly The Federal Government is warning universities they’re at growing risk from international espionage and have released updated guidelines designed to protect universities from foreign interference. But it’s a fine line for the institutions to protect national security without…
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Media release: Go8 plays critical role in Australia’s national security
Group of Eight (Go8) universities are at the forefront of research, innovation and technology on the global stage, and stand ready to work with the Australian Government to protect that which must be protected. Our geopolitical situation has changed and issues surrounding national security, sovereign capability and the protection of…
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Media release: Foreign Interference Guidelines find balance between threats and opportunities
The Group of Eight (Go8), comprising Australia’s leading research-intensive universities has played a central role in the development of the refreshed Guidelines to Counter Foreign interference in the Australian University Sector, released today. Go8 Chief Executive Vicki Thomson said the Go8’s commitment to Australia’s national security has always been paramount,…
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Debate@Go8 – Episode 10 – Protecting our most vulnerable from COVID 19
Group of Eight CE Vicki Thomson explains the ongoing role that the Go8 has been playing in the fight against the COVID 19 Pandemic. Recorded November 2021.
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Debate@Go8 – Episode 9 – Commercialising Australia’s world class research with Dr Dean Moss
Uniquest’s Dr Dean Moss explains the workings of research commercialisation, the ‘valley of death’, and why commercialising our world class inventions is key to meeting the challenges ahead. Recorded September 2021.
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Go8 Submission to the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment on the Draft Higher Education Support (Student Learning Entitlement) Guidelines 2021
4 November 2021Michael JonesAssistant DirectorHESA Modelling and Performance | Funding and Students Branch Higher Education DivisionAustralian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment The Group of Eight (Go8) welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the consultation on the Draft Higher Education Support (Student Learning Entitlement) Guidelines 2021 (SLE…
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Go8 submission to DESE consultation on HERC IP Framework
18 October 2021Department of Education, Skills and Employment The Group of Eight (Go8) is pleased to take this opportunity to respond to the Federal Government’s Higher Education Research Commercialisation IP Framework (HERC IP) released on 20 September 2021. Please note the Go8 consents to this submission being made public in…
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Debate@Go8 – Episode 8 – Universities and Government Intervention with Go8 Chair, Professor Margaret Gardner AC
Universities and Government Intervention with Go8 Chair, Professor Margaret Gardner AC. Recorded September 2021.
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Go8 Submission to the targeted update of ANZSCO
7 October Dr Fiona MansonStatistical Infrastructure BranchAustralian Bureau of Statistics The Group of Eight (Go8) is pleased to make this submission to the targeted update of the Australia New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO). Please note the Go8 is happy for this submission to be published in full. The…
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Media statement: TGA recognition of additional COVID-19 vaccines provides certainty for international students
The TGA’s decision to recognise Coronavac (Sinovac) and Covishield (AstraZeneca/Serum Institute of India) vaccines for incoming international travellers gives certainty to Australia’s international students, said Group of Eight Chief Executive Vicki Thomson. “This is a major milestone in ensuring a smooth transition for their return to Australian campuses, when the…
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Go8 Supports PJCIS Approach to Protecting Australia’s Critical Infrastructure
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) recommendation to adopt a two-step approach to protecting Australia’s critical infrastructure will enable rapid response to counter cyber threats and ensure long term protections are effective, said Group of Eight Chief Executive Vicki Thomson. “Group of Eight universities undertake the overwhelming…
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Go8 Submission re: ACCC Statement of Issues, Turnitin/Ouriginal
27 September 2021Mr Steven Lee & Mr Sidd SharmaAustralian Competition and Consumer Commission The Group of Eight (Go8) is pleased to make this submission responding to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Statement of Issues entitled Turnitin, LLC – proposed acquisition of Ouriginal Group AB. The Go8 represents Australia’s eight…
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Go8 has expertise to support Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine capability
Australia’s leading research-intensive universities, the Group of Eight (Go8), are well placed to play a major role in the development of Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine capability. Chief Executive Vicki Thomson said the Go8 would engage with Government as a matter of priority to identify areas where Australia’s research and education expertise…
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Go8 Submission to the India Economic Strategy update
Mr Christian HirstAssistant SecretaryIndia & Indian Ocean Branch The Group of Eight (Go8) is pleased to make this submission as it relates to the update of the 2018 India Economic Strategy. Please note the Go8 is happy for this submission to be published in full. The Go8 represents Australia’s eight…
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Debate@Go8 – Episode 7 – Medical students boost COVID vaccine rollout
Go8 universities are supporting Australia’s battle against COVID-19, delivering life-saving research and a surge workforce to boost the vaccine roll out. Recorded September 2021.
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Go8 Submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Economics inquiry on The Australian Manufacturing Industry
9 September 2021Senate Standing Committees on Economics The Group of Eight (Go8) is pleased to make this submission to the inquiry on The Australian Manufacturing Industry. Please note the Go8 is happy for this submission to be published in full. The Go8 represents Australia’s eight leading research-intensive universities. The Go8…
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Go8 Submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Economics inquiry onTreasury Laws Amendment (2021 Measures No. 7) Bill 2021
9 September 2021 Senate Standing Committees on Economics The Group of Eight (Go8) welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission to the Committee on the Treasury Laws Amendment (2021 Measures No. 7) Bill 2021. Our submission relates to Schedule 3 of the Bill – Removing the self-education expenses threshold. Please…
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Media release: Go8 continues to be global leaders in research and innovation
The latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 demonstrates that Australia’s Group of Eight (Go8) universities continue to be at the forefront of research, innovation and technology on the global stage. The Go8 represents Australia’s leading research-intensive universities and undertakes almost 70% of Australian university research activity. Six of…
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Debate@Go8 – Episode 6 – Universities and the nation’s post-COVID recovery
UNSW’s Vice Chancellor Professor Ian Jacobs discusses his experience in Australia’s university sector and examines the important role the sector will play in our nation’s post-COVID recovery. Recorded August 2021.
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Go8 Submission to the JAEPA 2021 General Review
30 August 2021 Japan EPA CoordinatorRegional Trade Agreements DivisionDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade The Group of Eight (Go8) is pleased to make this submission to the 2021 General Review of the Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA). Please note the Go8 is happy for this submission to be published in…
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Go8 response to Patent Box consultation
16 August 2021 Mr Paul FischerA/g Assistant SecretaryCorporate and International Tax DivisionThe TreasuryLangton CrescentPARKES ACT 2600 Dear Mr Fischer The Go8 is pleased to have this opportunity to provide a brief submission to the Patent Box consultation. By way of context, the Go8 undertakes 70 percent of Australia’s university-based research…
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Go8 response to ‘Growing industry internships for research PhD Students through the Research Training Program’
9 August 2021 Ms Margaret LeggettAssistant SecretaryResearch Policy and Programs BranchHigher Education DivisionDepartment of Education, Skills and EmploymentBy Email Dear Ms Leggett, The Group of Eight (Go8) welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the consultation on the 2021-22 Budget measure, ‘Growing industry internships for research PhD Students through the…
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Debate@Go8 – Episode 5 – Cocoa-Indonesian Milk
University of Adelaide researchers Professors Wendy Umberger and Randy Stringer join Debate@Go8 to discuss research that’s the changing lives of Indo-Pacific farmers. Recorded July 2021.