We are nine universities building the higher education system that students, communities and Australia will need by 2050
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17 September 2026
2050 Alliance statement on migration and international education
International education delivers significant social, economic and cultural benefits for Australia. International students are valued members of our universities and our communities right across the country. They bring their enthusiasm, knowledge and skills to the classroom and to the workforce in critical sectors, including in regional Australia.
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11 September 2026
2050 Alliance welcomes appointment of new Griffith University Vice Chancellor
The 2050 Alliance congratulates Professor Jessica Vanderlelie on her appointment as the next Vice Chancellor of Griffith University.
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9 September 2026
A managed system: it is a matter of choice
If Australia were to build a university system today from scratch, with equity of access and opportunity for all, would we build a system that provides choice to students via a national constellation of strong and diverse universities?
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POLICY SUBMISSIONS
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18 September 2026
Horizon Europe implementation consultation: Joint submission – 2050 Alliance and the Australian Technology Network of Universities
The 2050 Alliance and Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) welcome Australia's association with Horizon Europe and the opportunity to establish implementation arrangements that maximise Australia's long-term participation and impact. At a time of significant global change, strengthening and diversifying Australia’s strategic research and innovation partnerships is increasingly important. Horizon Europe is an important opportunity to deepen Australia's international research and innovation partnerships, connect Australian capability with major international collaborations, and increase the scale and impact of Australian research.
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September 2026
Submission to the Review of Research Requirements: ‘Australian University Category’
The 2050 Alliance supports greater research specialisation in universities where it strengthens distinctive and complementary capability. Whether changes to the Threshold Standards are necessary, however, should be determined only after Government has established a stronger evidence base and is clearer about the outcomes it is seeking.
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August 24, 2026
Opening statement: Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee hearing on the Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026
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The 2050 Alliance recognises Indigenous peoples across Australia as the traditional owners of the unceded lands upon which our campuses sit today. Indigenous peoples are our first educators and innovators, with long-held philosophies of Country. As institutions of knowledge, our universities are proud to play a role in continuing this tradition.
We believe that education and research play an important role in reconciliation, recognition, justice and Indigenous advancement. We will prioritise work to advance participation, equity and cultural respect, and we will reflect this in our contributions to public policy.
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