Regional Universities Network
| Formation | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Location | |
Membership | 6 |
| Website |
www |
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) is a network of six universities primarily from regional Australia, as well as campuses in the Australian capital cities and some international campuses.[1]
Members
| University | Location | State | Year of foundation | University Status | THE World University Rankings 2013–2014[2] | Academic Ranking of World Universities 2013[3] | QS World University Rankings 2013/14[4] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Queensland University | Bundaberg, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Sydney and Brisbane | QLD | 1967 | 1992 | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Not Ranked |
| Southern Cross University | Coffs Harbour, Lismore, Tweed Heads | NSW | 1954 | 1994 | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Not Ranked |
| Federation University | Ballarat, Ararat, Horsham, Stawell, and Churchill | VIC | 1870 | 1994 | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Not Ranked |
| University of Southern Queensland | Toowoomba, Springfield, Fraser Coast and China | QLD | 1967 | 1992 | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | 701+ |
| University of the Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast | QLD | 1994 | 1994 | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Not Ranked |
| University of New England (Australia) | Armidale | NSW | 1938 | 1954 | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | 701+ |
History
The Regional Universities Network was formed in October 2011[5] as a response to the regional focus for higher education of Australian government.
The founding members of this grouping were:
- Central Queensland University
- Southern Cross University
- Federation University Australia
- University of New England
- University of Southern Queensland
- University of the Sunshine Coast
Note that many of these universities were part of a previous grouping, the New Generation Universities. The current Chairperson of the Network is Professor Peter Leslie Lee, of Southern Cross University. [6]
See also
References
- ↑ RUN Member Universities
- ↑ http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/world-university-rankings/2013-14/world-ranking
- ↑ 'http://www.shanghairanking.com/ARWU2013.html Retrieved 5th Nov 2013
- ↑ http://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/oceania/australia/top-universities-australia-region-201314 Retrieved 5th Nov 2013
- ↑ Regional Universities Network finds collaboration easy, The Australian HES 20 November 2012
- ↑ ABC Radio Bush Telegraph, 21/5/14, http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/bushtelegraph/regional-unis/5467322
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