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We’re on a mission to shine a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of Australian universities to our nation’s prosperity, innovation and societal advancement. Or in other words – why universities matter.

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Universities Australia Solutions Summit 2025

The UA Solutions Summit 2025 will bring together leaders from academia, government and industry to forge new collaborations, tackle these challenges and seize opportunities that will shape the future of our nation.

Join us at the National Convention Centre Canberra from 25–26 February 2025.

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A UNIVERSITY SYSTEM TO SERVE AUSTRALIA'S INTERESTS

Read our submission to the Australian Universities Accord panel

SUICIDE PREVENTION: A COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK FOR UNIS

UA, in partnership with Suicide Prevention Australia, have released a new e-learning tool to help university staff and students build the skills they need to help prevent suicide.

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AUSTRALIAN AWARDS FOR UNIVERSITY TEACHING

Access all information and resources for the new 2024 AAUT program

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The voice of Australia's universities

As the peak body for the sector, we advocate the vast social, economic and cultural value of higher education and research to Australia and the world.

On behalf of our 39 member universities, we provide expert policy advice, analysis and statistical evidence, and media commentary on higher education.

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2024 People’s choice voting is now live

Universities Australia Solutions Summit 2025

A UNIVERSITY SYSTEM TO SERVE AUSTRALIA'S INTERESTS

SUICIDE PREVENTION: A COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK FOR UNIS

Latest Factsheet | HECS-HELP Loans

AUSTRALIAN AWARDS FOR UNIVERSITY TEACHING

Latest media releases

AUSSIE AND GERMAN RESEARCHERS TEAM UP TO TACKLE GLOBAL CHALLENGES

MINISTERIAL DIRECTION 107 MUST GO

Further HELP changes another win for students

The voice of Australia's universities

As the peak body for the sector, we advocate the vast social, economic and cultural value of higher education and research to Australia and the world.

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Universities Matter

2024 People’s choice voting is now live

Universities Australia Solutions Summit 2025

A UNIVERSITY SYSTEM TO SERVE AUSTRALIA'S INTERESTS

SUICIDE PREVENTION: A COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK FOR UNIS

Latest Factsheet | HECS-HELP Loans

AUSTRALIAN AWARDS FOR UNIVERSITY TEACHING

AUSSIE AND GERMAN RESEARCHERS TEAM UP TO TACKLE GLOBAL CHALLENGES

MINISTERIAL DIRECTION 107 MUST GO

Further HELP changes another win for students

The voice of Australia's universities

As the peak body for the sector, we advocate the vast social, economic and cultural value of higher education and research to Australia and the world.

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