Regional Universities Network
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| Formation | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Location | |
| Membership | 7 |
| Students | 185,000[1] |
| Website | www |
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) is a network of seven universities primarily from regional Australia, as well as campuses in the Australian capital cities and some international campuses.[2]
Members
[edit | edit source]| University | Location | State | Year of foundation | University Status | THE World University Rankings 2021[3] | ARWU World University Rankings 2020[4] | QS World University Rankings 2021[5] |
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| Charles Sturt University | Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Goulburn, Orange, Port Macquarie, Wagga Wagga | NSW | 1895 | 1989 | 801-1000 | N/A | 1000+ |
| Central Queensland University | Bundaberg, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Sydney and Brisbane | QLD | 1967 | 1992 | 801-1000 | N/A | N/A |
| Federation University | Ballarat, Ararat, Horsham, Stawell, and Churchill | VIC | 1870 | 1994 | 801-1000 | N/A | N/A |
| Southern Cross University | Coffs Harbour, Lismore, Tweed Heads | NSW | 1970 | 1994 | 601-800 | 901-1000 | N/A |
| University of New England (Australia) | Armidale | NSW | 1938 | 1954 | N/A | 501-600 | 959 |
| University of Southern Queensland | Toowoomba, Springfield, and Ipswich | QLD | 1967 | 1992 | 501-600 | 801-900 | N/A |
| University of the Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast | QLD | 1994 | 1994 | 601-800 | 801-900 | N/A |
History
[edit | edit source]The Regional Universities Network was formed in October 2011[6] as a response to the regional focus for higher education of Australian government. Many of these universities were part of a previous group, known as the "New Generation Universities". The current Chairperson of the Network is Professor Nick Klomp, of Central Queensland University.[citation needed]
On 29 May 2019, Charles Sturt University has announced it will join the Regional Universities Network (RUN), becoming the seventh member of the group.[7]
The Members of this group are:
- Central Queensland University
- Charles Sturt University
- Federation University Australia
- Southern Cross University
- University of New England
- University of Southern Queensland
- University of the Sunshine Coast
Map
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See also
[edit | edit source]References
[edit | edit source]- ^ Pocket Statistics 2018 as of 2018
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- ^ Regional Universities Network finds collaboration easy, The Australian HES 20 November 2012
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