Universities Australia Solutions Summit 2025

Big ideas. Bold conversations. Real solutions.

This year’s UA Solutions Summit brought over 70 local and global leaders to tackle some of Australia’s biggest challenges.

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Luke Sheehy NPC Address

UA CEO Luke Sheehy addressed the National Press Club of Australia on Wednesday 26 February 2025.

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2024 shaping Australia AWards winner announced

We’re delighted to showcase six outstanding winners in the 2024 Shaping Australia Awards across research, teaching and community impact.

Meet our winners

Universities Matter

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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Q&A - Address to the National Press Club of Australia

UA CEO Luke Sheehy addressed the National Press Club of Australia on Wednesday, 26 February 2025. Read the full transcript here.

2025 federal election statement

UA is urging both major parties to be bold and ambitious in their vision and support for Australia’s universities as the next federal election looms.

Investing in PhD candidates in Australia

Australians pursuing a PhD face crippling financial stress, risking the nation’s future workforce and economic growth according to our new report released with ACGR

AUSTRALIAN AWARDS FOR UNIVERSITY TEACHING

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Universities Australia Solutions Summit 2025

Luke Sheehy NPC Address

2024 shaping Australia AWards winner announced

Universities Matter

Q&A - Address to the National Press Club of Australia

2025 federal election statement

Investing in PhD candidates in Australia

AUSTRALIAN AWARDS FOR UNIVERSITY TEACHING

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UA congratulates Coalition leadership

UA welcomes new ministry, urges swift action on continuing reform

2025 federal election outcome

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Luke Sheehy NPC Address

2024 shaping Australia AWards winner announced

Universities Matter

Q&A - Address to the National Press Club of Australia

2025 federal election statement

Investing in PhD candidates in Australia

AUSTRALIAN AWARDS FOR UNIVERSITY TEACHING

UA congratulates Coalition leadership

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2025 federal election outcome

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