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Go8 Backgrounder 8: The international tendency to concentrate research capability
This Go8 Backgrounder outlines the strategies being adopted increasingly across countries to focus their investment in areas of research excellence.
In recent years, most of Australia’s comparator countries have been intensifying their investment in their leading research universities as a means of raising their competitiveness in the global knowledge economy.
Australia has failed to take the necessary steps, and while the available (lagged) measures of performance indicate that we can punch above our weight, we are not keeping up with the capacity improvements being made elsewhere.
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This Go8 Backgrounder outlines the strategies being adopted increasingly across countries to focus their investment in areas of research excellence. In recent years most of Australia’s comparator countries have been intensifying their investment in their leading research universities as a means of raising their competitiveness in the global knowledge economy. Australia has failed to take the necessary steps and while the available (lagged) measures of performance indicate that we can punch above our weight we are not keeping up with the...
Read more... >>Group of Eight Infrastructure Condition Survey 2007
In 2007 the Go8 commenced an ambitious project to survey the condition of its
members' building infrastructure, support infrastructure and trends in
investment in new capital works. The Group of Eight Infrastructure Condition Survey 2007 provides analysis of the aggregated survey data and other
information provided by member universities. The report illustrates starkly that
Australia.
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In 2007 the Go8 commenced an ambitious project to survey the condition of its members' building infrastructure support infrastructure and trends in investment in new capital works. The Group of Eight Infrastructure Condition Survey 2007 provides analysis of the aggregated survey data and other information provided by member universities. The report illustrates starkly that Australia. Please click here to view or download - Group of Eight Infrastructure Condition Survey 2007(PDF)...
Read more... >>Go8 Backgrounder 7: Demographic impact on higher education enrolments
Go8 Backgrounder 7 examines the expected changing domestic demand for
post-school education as a result of population growth.
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enrolments.
Go8 Backgrounder 7 examines the expected changing domestic demand for post-school education as a result of population growth. Please click here to view or download - Go8 Backgrounder 7: Demographic impact on higher education enrolments...
Read more... >>Go8 Backgrounder 6: Mission-based funding compacts with public universities
Go8 Backgrounder 6: Mission-based funding compacts with public universities
explores the possible uses of compacts in government financing of university
activities, examines their potential costs and benefits, and outlines principles
for their design and implementation.
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universities.
Go8 Backgrounder 6: Mission-based funding compacts with public universities explores the possible uses of compacts in government financing of university activities examines their potential costs and benefits and outlines principles for their design and implementation. Click here to view or download - Go8 Backgrounder 6: Mission-based funding compacts with public universities...
Read more... >>Go8 Backgrounder 5: Australian and international student success rates in Go8 universities
Go8 Backgrounder 5 compares the academic performance of three cohorts of
students in Go8 universities: Australian students, international students on
campus in Australia and international students overseas. The document shows that
international students enrolled at Go8 universities succeed at the same high
level as Australian students.
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Go8 Backgrounder 5: Australian and international student
success rates in Group of Eight universities.
Go8 Backgrounder 5 compares the academic performance of three cohorts of students in Go8 universities: Australian students international students on campus in Australia and international students overseas. The document shows that international students enrolled at Go8 universities succeed at the same high level as Australian students. Click here to download or view -Go8 Backgrounder 5: Australian and international student success rates in Group of Eight universities...
Read more... >>Go8 releases a draft consultation paper on the responsible conduct of research
The Go8 has today released a draft consultation paper designed to assist its member institutions with implementation of Part B of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (the Code).
Part B of the Code sets out a framework to guide Australian research organisations in receipt of Commonwealth funds in their handling of allegations of research misconduct.
The Go8 paper has been prepared to inform discussions with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), Australian Research Council (ARC) and other interested parties about practical implementation of the Code. The Go8 released the paper today during a workshop on research misconduct held at Parliament House Canberra, and facilitated by the Department of Innovation, Industry Science and Research (DIISR).
Go8 guiding principles for implementing Part B of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of ResearchProfessor Lawrence Cram - Deputy Vice-Chancellor, ANU - Research Integrity Workshop - 18.9.2008
The Go8 has today released a draft consultation paper designed to assist its member institutions with implementation of Part B of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (the Code). Part B of the Code sets out a framework to guide Australian research organisations in receipt of Commonwealth funds in their handling of allegations of research misconduct. The Go8 paper has been prepared to inform discussions with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Australian Research...
Read more... >>Investing in all our people - Submission to the Higher Education Review - July 2008
| The Go8's submission to the Higher Education Review
recommends a complete overhaul of the structure and financing model of tertiary
education in Australia in order to increase participation in post secondary
education and deepen the skills base of those already in the workforce. The
submission argues that if Australia aspires to perform among the best OECD
countries in terms of tertiary education attainment, the number of tertiary
qualified people would need to be increased by 1.7 million. The submission recommends the development of tertiary education "systems" made up of different types of institutions united by a shared mission. Students within a system would have rights to articulation and credit transfer. Those who complete a preparatory program would have an entitlement of entry to an award course in the system. This approach would widen opportunities for potential learners from diverse backgrounds including those from low-income households, Indigenous Australians and adults with no previous experience of tertiary education. Other key recommendations include: * reform of the student income support arrangements to ensure that payments are strictly targeted to assist students in the greatest financial need; * the adoption of a student driven financing model which empowers students to determine the programs they wish to pursue. The full submission can be viewed HERE. |
The Go8's submission to the Higher Education Review recommends a complete overhaul of the structure and financing model of tertiary education in Australia in order to increase participation in post secondary education and deepen the skills base of those already in the workforce. The submission argues that if Australia aspires to perform among the best OECD countries in terms of tertiary education attainment the number of tertiary qualified people would need to be increased by 1.7 million.The submission recommends the...
Read more... >>Compacts and Australian Higher Education - July 2008
Go8 executive director, Michael Gallagher, gave this presentation on compacts
and the reviews of the Australian higher education and innovation systems at a
seminar called.
View or download - powerpoint presentation - 1483kb.
View or download - notes to accompany
slides - 116kb
Go8 executive director Michael Gallagher gave this presentation on compacts and the reviews of the Australian higher education and innovation systems at a seminar called. View or download - powerpoint presentation - 1483kb. View or download - notes to accompany slides - 116kb ...
Read more... >>Go8 Submission on Research Training - June 2008
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Innovation is conducting an inquiry into the research training and research workforce issues in Australian universities. The Go8’s brief submission to the inquiry raises seven key issues for consideration by the committee. Representatives of the Go8 will appear before the Committee on 25 June 2008. Key issues of the Go8’s submission include:
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* Focus on quality. |
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* Funding the actual costs of research training. |
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* Attracting quality students, regardless of nationality. |
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* Data and research about Australian HDR training. |
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* Collaborative research training. |
Read more - View or download - Go8 Submission on Research Training (PDF) - 380kb
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry Science and Innovation is conducting an inquiry into the research training and research workforce issues in Australian universities. The Go8’s brief submission to the inquiry raises seven key issues for consideration by the committee. Representatives of the Go8 will appear before the Committee on 25 June 2008. Key issues of the Go8’s submission include: * International context. * Broader domestic context. * Focus on quality. * Funding the actual costs of research...
Read more... >>Go8 Submission to the National Innovation Review - April 2008
The Go8's submission to the Federal Government's Review
of the National Innovation System includes over 20 recommendations designed to
ensure that Australia's research and research training systems are capable of
underpinning a dynamic economy and society. The Go8 submission stresses the
importance of basic research and business / community / university collaboration
to innovation, but suggests that arguably the most important function of
universities is the cultivation of talent in an environment that values
intellectual curiosity. Key recommendations of the Go8's submission include:
Go8 Innovation Review Submission (Full
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The Go8's submission to the Federal Government's Review of the National Innovation System includes over 20 recommendations designed to ensure that Australia's research and research training systems are capable of underpinning a dynamic economy and society. The Go8 submission stresses the importance of basic research and business / community / university collaboration to innovation but suggests that arguably the most important function of universities is the cultivation of talent in an environment that values intellectual curiosity. Key recommendations of the...
Read more... >>University Research Contracts - April 2008
The Go8's supplementary submission to the review of the National Innovation
System addressed concerns about the standard terms sought by the Commonwealth
when entering into research agreements with universities.
The current
terms can serve to stifle knowledge transfer and innovation by restricting the
capacity of universities to disseminate the results of the sponsored research
for public benefit. They also misunderstand the role and nature of universities
and their complexity often causes delay and uncertainty.
The
supplementary submission offers eight principles to stimulate discussion about
the desirability and feasibility of Australia developing standard research
contract "agreements" which clarify and simplify the research contract
negotiation process between the Commonwealth and universities.
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Go8 Innovation Review Supplementary
Submission (PDF) - 232kb
The Go8's supplementary submission to the review of the National Innovation System addressed concerns about the standard terms sought by the Commonwealth when entering into research agreements with universities. The current terms can serve to stifle knowledge transfer and innovation by restricting the capacity of universities to disseminate the results of the sponsored research for public benefit. They also misunderstand the role and nature of universities and their complexity often causes delay and uncertainty.The supplementary submission offers eight principles to...
Read more... >>Go8 Statement on the Right to Publish - Jan 2008
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“If the teachers of mankind are to be cognisant of all that they ought to know, everything must be free to be written and published without restraint.” —John Stuart Mill, On Liberty Go8 universities are dedicated to expanding knowledge through rigorous research and to disseminating the results for the benefit of the public. The validity and credibility of universities rely upon the fact that academic work is carried out in an open and independent environment, where staff are free to reveal and challenge theories, knowledge and understanding in accordance with internationally accepted scholarly norms. These norms include the examination of criticisms and new ideas by other experts in a given field. The publication of results obtained from properly constructed research carried out by experts is a fundamental component of academic freedom. Therefore, where external funding supports university research there should not be undue influence brought to bear on the dissemination of the research results. Go8 universities recognise that government and non-government bodies providing funding for research are entitled to specify the scope of the research they intend to support and monitor the quality and timeliness of the work. However, Go8 universities hold that it is inappropriate to accept external funding:
Go8 universities do recognise that commercial or other considerations might
sometimes require short, finite delays in publication. However, they will
vigorously assert their right to publish the results of all research in a timely
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“If the teachers of mankind are to be cognisant of all that they ought to know everything must be free to be written and published without restraint.” —John Stuart Mill On Liberty Go8 universities are dedicated to expanding knowledge through rigorous research and to disseminating the results for the benefit of the public. The validity and credibility of universities rely upon the fact that academic work is carried out in an open and independent environment where staff are free...
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