Category: News
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In the media: Vicki Thomson interviewed by Professor Gordon Flake – Perth USAsia Centre
Australia’s third largest export, education, was heavily impacted by the COVIDー19 pandemic. The vast majority of international students were unable to study in Australia, with ramifications felt across research, the economy and international engagement. Professor Gordon Flake interviewed Vicki Thomson, Chief Executive of the Group of Eight, who shared valuable…
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Response to the University Research Commercialisation Consultation Paper on behalf of The Group of Eight and IP Group Australia Roundtable
URCS SecretariatAustralian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment Executive Summary To create a collective dialogue between the business and university sectors, the Group of Eight (Go8) and IP Group Australia convened two roundtable discussions on the topic ‘Research-led recovery: – how can Australia best leverage its university research excellence…
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Go8 response to the University Research Commercialisation Consultation Paper
URCS SecretariatAustralian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment Introduction Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the University Research Commercialisation Consultation Paper released on 26 February 2021. Please note that this submission represents the broad, collective views of the Go8, Australia’s leading-research intensive universities with seven of its…
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Submission to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP)
Joint Standing Committee on TreatiesPO Box 6021Parliament HouseCanberra ACT 2600 The Group of Eight (Go8) thanks the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCT) for the opportunity to submit to this review of the RCEP. Please note that this submission represents the broad, collective views of the Go8, Australia’s leading-research intensive…
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Media release: International education is critical to Australia’s future prosperity.
The Australian Government’s commitment to expanding the role of international education in the post COVID-19 world will boost economic growth, foster foreign diplomacy and contribute to Australia’s national security, said Group of Eight Chief Executive Vicki Thomson. Go8 universities look forward to collaborating with the government to develop the new…
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Go8 Submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade on the Funding for public research into foreign policy issues
The Group of Eight (Go8) welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (FADT) inquiry into funding for public research into foreign policy issues. Please note the following represents the views of the Go8 which leads policy and advocacy for…
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Media release: Group of Eight Measures to Safeguard Australia’s Research
“For the sake of Australia’s economy and for the future of all Australians, Group of Eight universities must maintain their place as world research leaders while working cooperatively with Government on issues of national security,” said Go8 Chief Executive Vicki Thomson. The Group of Eight’s Measures to Safeguard Australia’s Research…
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Publication: Group of Eight measures to safeguard Australia’s sensitive research
Group of Eight universities have implemented a range of multi-pronged programs to detect and target risks to Australia’s national security. In many Go8 universities, leadership in coordinating counter-foreign interference measures is provided at Deputy Vice Chancellor level. Read the full publication: Go8 measures to safeguard Australia’s sensitive research
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Go8 Submission to the Office of the Senate Standing Committees on Finance and Public Administration on the Data Availability and Transparency Bills
Senate Finance and Public Administration CommitteesPO Box 6100Parliament HouseCanberra ACT 2600 The Group of Eight (Go8) welcomes the opportunity to make this short submission on the Data Availability and Transparency Bill 2020 and companion Data Availability and Transparency (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2020. Please note the following represents the views of…
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Go8 Backs Team Australia Approach for Economic Recovery
A strong university research sector is critical to Australia’s post COVID-19 economic recovery and Group of Eight universities are committed to working with government and business to build our sovereign capabilities. “Go8 universities carry out 70% of our nation’s research activity and welcome the challenge set by Education Minister Alan…
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Go8 Submission re exposure draft of the Commonwealth Integrity Commission Bill
19 February 2021Attorney-General’s DepartmentBy Email The Group of Eight (Go8) welcomes the opportunity to make this submission regarding the exposure draft of the Commonwealth Integrity Commission Bill. Please note this submission represents the views of the Go8 which leads policy and advocacy for Australia’s consistently leading-research intensive universities with seven…
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Go8 Submission to the PJCIS Review of the Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Bill 2020 and Statutory Review of the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018
12 February 2021 Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and SecurityPO Box 6021Parliament HouseCanberra ACT 2600 The Group of Eight (Go8), as Australia’s leading research-intensive universities (responsible for 70 per cent of the sector’s research) and with seven of its eight members ranked in the world’s top 100 universities, is pleased…
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Go8 Submission to Planning Australia’s 2021-22 Migration Program
Department of Home Affairs The Group of Eight (Go8) is pleased to have the opportunity to make this submission on a subject which is clearly critical to the nation and to the Go8 as we enter into a very different economic future, as a result of COVID-19. Please note this…
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Go8 welcomes back former Chair Professor Peter Hoj AC to the Go8 Vice Chancellor team
The Group of Eight (Go8) represents Australia’s leading research- intensive universities with seven of its eight members in the world’s top 100 universities. As such it is delighted to welcome back to the Go8 Board former Chair and one of Australia’s most esteemed research and commercialisation leaders, Professor Peter Høj…
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In the media: Universities warn foreign interference measures must be ‘carefully calibrated’
Lisa Visentin – The Sydney Morning Herald – December 21 2020 Australia’s elite research universities have warned that partnerships with Chinese institutions, including those which have led to world-leading research developments, could be jeopardised if the Morrison government fails to carefully calibrate foreign interference measures. The Group of Eight, which…
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Go8 Submission to the Inquiry into National Security Risks Affecting the Australian Higher Education and Research Sector
Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and SecurityPO Box 6021Parliament HouseCanberra ACT 2600 The Group of Eight (Go8), comprises Australia’s leading research-intensive universities (responsible for 70 per cent of the sector’s research), with seven of its eight members ranked in the world’s top 100 universities. The Go8 is pleased to have…
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Media release: Cabinet reshuffle delivers continuity
The Group of Eight (Go8), which represents Australia’s research-intensive universities and undertakes some 70 per cent of all Australian university research says the ministerial reshuffle announced by Prime Minister Scott Morrison will ensure continuity in the key portfolios of Trade, Health, Industry and Innovation, Home Affairs and Foreign Affairs. Go8…
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Submission: Go8 response to the TEQSA discussion paper Making and assessing claims of scholarship and scholarly activity
Introduction The Group of Eight (Go8) welcomes the opportunity to make a short response to the TEQSA discussion paper Making and assessing claims of scholarship and scholarly activity to inform the review of TEQSA’s Guidance Note on Scholarship. Please note that this submission represents the high-level views of the Go8,…
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In the media: Australian universities to explore new ways of operating
ABC NewsRadio – 26 November 2020 “Vicki Thomson is the chief executive of the Group of Eight – an organisation comprising Australia’s leading research-intensive universities. She spoke to ABC NewsRadio’s Thomas Oriti.” Listen at ABC NewsRadio
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In the media: Group of Eight backs PM’s call for Team Australia recovery push
Vicki Thomson – The Australian – 24/11/2020 Last week Scott Morrison made a critical, authentic speech to the Business Council of Australia about government, universities and business working together. Part command, part support, part recognition, it was a headland speech delivered without the pre-promotion bells and whistles that usually accompany…
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Strengthening Australian Clinical Research – Group of Eight Submission to the Medical Workforce Reform Advisory Committee
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In the media: Flawed bill will put paid to uni partnerships abroad says Go8
Vicki Thomson – The Australian – 12 Nov 2020 Australia’s leading research-intensive universities, the Group of Eight, have been saying for months that national security threats are a lot like COVID-19 — you can try to eliminate them and devastate your economy or you can focus on the areas of…
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Media release: Australia’s post COVID-19 economy recovery is vulnerable to the impact of Australia’s Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Bill 2020.
The Group of Eight (Go8), which represents Australia’s research-intensive universities and undertakes some 70 per cent of all Australian university research, says it has no issue with accountability and transparency, nor with working in the national interest to protect that which must be protected. However, legislation to be debated in…
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Go8 welcomes Government choice of new Chief Scientist
The Group of Eight (Go8) – Australia’s leading research-intensive universities with seven of its members ranked in the world’s top 100 universities – congratulates CSIRO’s Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley on her appointment as Australia’s Chief Scientist, and also congratulates the Morrison Government in making such a pertinent appointment for…