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Go8 partners Government in visit to ensure Indian higher education and research further develops as a priority for Australia
The Group of Eight (Go8) which represents Australia’s leading research-intensive universities with seven of its eight members ranked in the world’s top 100 universities, is in India with Federal Education Minister Hon Dan Tehan. It is a visit to reinforce Go8 commitment to supporting and assisting with India’s ambitious higher…
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Go8 In the Media: Universities happy to cooperate in securing the national interest
Universities happy to cooperate in securing the national interest, THE AUSTRALIAN By Vicki Thomson When the government and Australia’s security agencies approached the Group of Eight to assist with development of the Guidelines to Counter Foreign Interference in the University Sector, we entered uncharted waters. Our universities fiercely protect the…
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Go8 Media Statement: Go8 will continue to work cooperatively with Government to advance its new foreign interference guidelines for the higher education sector released today
The Group of Eight (Go8) represents Australia’s leading research-intensive universities. Seven of its members are ranked in the world’s top 100 universities. Over 99 per cent of its research is assessed by government as world class or above and it receives 73% of Australian Competitive Research Grant funding. We are…
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Go8 Media Release: Fast Track Visa Program a win for the National Economy
The Group of Eight (Go8), Australia’s leading research-intensive universities, say the Global Talent Independent Program launched by the Morrison Government today will ensure that Australia remains at the forefront of research and innovation. Go8 Chief Executive Vicki Thomson said the specialised visa program will attract world leaders in vital fields…
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Go8 Submission: Go8 response to the Discussion Paper on the redistribution pool of medical places
Individual Go8 institutions may make their own responses to the discussion paper, however this collective submission represents the high-level concerns of the Go8 that the redistribution process under discussion will not address the shortage of medical practitioners in RRR areas and indeed may have a detrimental impact. As such, the…
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Go8 Submission: Enhancing research outcomes from Australia’s regional, rural and remote universities
I write to advise the Go8’s interest in the ACOLA project currently underway at the request of the Department of Education – to better understand the opportunities and barriers to improving research potential and outcomes at universities in regional, rural and remote (RRR) universities. While the Go8 was unfortunately not…
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Go8 In the Media: Group of Eight doubles down on China for research
Group of Eight doubles down on China for research, THE AUSTRALIAN By Tim Dodd, Higher Education Editor 16 October 2019 The Group of Eight universities have doubled down on their commitment to China through a new agreement with universities there to increase collaboration in cutting-edge research and create dialogue in…
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Go8 Media Release: The Go8 in Beijing for employer forum and prestigious MOU signing
The Group of Eight (Go8) which represents Australia’s leading research-intensive universities, with seven of its eight members ranked in the world’s top 100 universities, visits Beijing this week for a long-planned series of meetings and interviews and the signing of a new China-Australia University Alliance MoU between the Go8 and…
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 Welcomes the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties’ Recommendations to Proceed with Trade Agreements with Indonesia and Hong Kong
The Group of Eight (Go8), which represents Australia’s leading research universities, has urged both the Government and the Federal Opposition to move swiftly and adopt the recommendations of a high-level Parliamentary Committee to ratify Trade Agreements with Indonesia and Hong Kong. With seven of its eight members ranked in the…
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Go8 In the Media: In uncertain times, there’s a clear pathway to prosperity
In uncertain times, there’s a clear pathway to prosperity, THE AUSTRALIAN By Dawn Freshwater 9 October 2019 A new data set released this week has confirmed what many of us have always known: going to university makes personal economic sense for our graduates. The data shows that 91.1 per cent…
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Go8 In the Media: Push to join $161bn EU research fund
Push to join $161bn EU research fund, THE AUSTRALIAN Exclusive by Tim Dodd – Higher Education Editor 9 October 2019 Universities and business are pushing for Australia to join the world’s biggest research and innovation fund, the planned €100bn ($161bn) Horizon Europe initiative run by the European Union that will operate…
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Go8 Submission: Australian participation in Horizon Europe – Group of Eight / European Australian Business Council submission
We write to convey to you the very strong interest the Group of Eight (Go8) research-intensive universities in Australia and the European Australian Business Council (EABC) have in our nation achieving associate country status under Horizon Europe. The recent Horizon Europe co-design and implementation consultation processes provided the opportunity for…
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Go8 Media Release: Mixed message from Government on research infrastructure funding
The Go8, which represents Australia’s leading research universities, has called upon the Australian Senate to block a third attempt by Government to shut down the Education Investment fund (EIF). The $4 billion EIF is slated to be reallocated to support costs associate with the establishment of the Emergency Response Fund.…
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Go8 Submission: Emergency Response Fund Bill 2019 and the Emergency Response Fund
The Group of Eight (Go8) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Committee on behalf of its members who may also make individual submissions. The Emergency Response Fund Bill 2019 and the Emergency Response Fund (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2019 seek to abolish the Education Investment Fund (EIF). It…
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The National Research and Innovation Alliance – Joint Statement
Australia cannot afford to compromise the principles underpinning scientific research The National Research and Innovation Alliance resolutely takes the view that benefits to the nation and the advancement of knowledge are best served by a culture where researchers can put forward views and present data for discussion and scrutiny free…
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Go8 In the Media: Safeguarding the future of Australian research and higher education
Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) By Vicki Thomson 6 September 2019 Group of Eight (Go8) CEO, Vicki Thomson, reflects on the importance of the higher education and research sectors to the Australian economy and the ways in which we can ensure their continued growth. Higher education and research…
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AFR Higher Education Summit – The Future Of Higher Education In Australia KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Future of Research Vicki Thomson, Chief Executive
It is a pleasure to speak to you about a subject I am described as being ‘evangelical’ about – namely the future of research. I have just 20 minutes to convert those of you who, to date, have not seen the light. How well I do this, is a challenge,…
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Dr Michael Spence, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, The University of Sydney interview with ABC radio
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Go8 Submission: Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement
The Group of Eight (Go8) thanks DFAT for the opportunity to comment on the Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement. Please note that this submission represents the views of the Go8 network. Member universities may also make their own, more detailed submissions. The Go8 represent Australia’s eight leading research-intensive universities. As…
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Go8 Submission: Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA)
The Group of Eight (Go8) thanks the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) for the opportunity to comment on the IA-CEPA. Please note that this submission represents the views of the Go8 network. Member universities may also make their own, more detailed submissions. The Go8 represent Australia’s eight leading research-intensive…
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 pleased its above-world-class research effort recognised yet again in ARWU top 100 – research which has direct benefits to job creation and productivity
The latest Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) results – which focus on research performance – has seven of the Group of Eight (Go8) members in the world’s top 100. Vicki Thomson, Go8 Chief Executive, says “this result is not only recognition for Go8 efforts, but a win for Australia’s…
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Go8 Media Release: Go8 welcomes Fast Track Visa Program for world’s best and brightest
The Group of Eight (Go8), Australia’s leading research-intensive universities, with seven of its eight members ranked in the world’s top 100 universities, welcomes a specialised visa program which will attract world leaders in vital fields to make their home, and work far more easily, in Australia. “This is a much…
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Go8 In the Media: Kowtowing to politicians is shameful and wrong | Times Higher Education (THE)
Kowtowing to politicians is shameful and wrong, TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION By Dawn Freshwater 8 August 2019 We’ve all heard, again and again, about the importance of supplying the world with students who are “job-ready”, in a world where roles appear, disappear and change all the time. But what does that…
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Go8 Media Release: Performance Based Funding provide focused incentives for universities – Group of Eight
Performance Based Funding provide focused incentives for universities – Group of Eight The Go8, which represents Australia’s leading research-intensive universities, supports the Federal Government’s aim to ensure Australia continues to maintain a high-quality university system which delivers for students, business and industry, and the economy. Go8 Chair, Professor Dawn Freshwater,…