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We're the peak body representing Australia's university sector – advocating for a strong, internationally competitive university system.

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@LukeSheehyUA
Luke Sheehy
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Great to be in Hong Kong today for constructive meetings with representatives of Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee as well as officials from the Australian Consulate-General. I'm here ahead of next week's UA-led university leaders’ delegation to China. This visit is one of
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@LukeSheehyUA
Luke Sheehy
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Delighted to join friends and colleagues at yesterday’s Australia-India CEO Forum Roundtable lunch in Sydney for a constructive and engaging discussion on our countries’ economic relationship. India is one of our biggest and most important trading partners, with education playing
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@Jetoptera
Jetoptera
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Jetoptera’s Fluidic Propulsive System™: Bladeless, quieter, 2-3x faster than a helicopter and 2-3x thrust augmentation. Powering fast, efficient VTOL UAS & aircraft for cargo and people. Join the future of flight!
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@uniaus
Universities Australia
2 days
People’s Choice voting is now open! From a koala saving vaccine to biotech breakthroughs, discover 15 incredible ideas shaping a fairer, stronger Australia and pick your favourite! Send your votes today. 👇 https://t.co/7xi4PnZXRc #ShapingAustraliaAwards25 #UniversitiesMatter
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@uniaus
Universities Australia
9 days
Our CEO @LukeSheehyUA spoke with Alice Mathews on ABC Radio Canberra yesterday about international students and caps for publicly funded universities. @abcnews Read the full transcript of the interview here: https://t.co/7AYbCQn7li #auspol #highered
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@uniaus
Universities Australia
9 days
UA and the ASEAN University Network have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in education and research between Australian and ASEAN higher education institutions. The MoU supports the Australian Government’s focus on deepening ties with
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@QuasarMarkets
Quasar Markets
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QM LIVE: @qmbigbeat and @cryptohondo with YOUR MORNING LOOK AT THE MARKETS
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@uniaus
Universities Australia
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Yesterday, Universities Australia hosted the UA Student Governance Symposium at @UNSW Sydney, bringing together students, university leaders and government representatives for engaging discussions on how students can play a stronger role in shaping university governance and
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@uniaus
Universities Australia
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UA will today bring together students, university leaders and government representatives from across the country to explore how students can play a stronger role in shaping university governance and culture. Held at @UNSW Sydney, the UA Student Governance Symposium is bringing
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@uniaus
Universities Australia
11 days
UA congratulates Mr Julian Leeser MP @JulianLeeser on his appointment as Shadow Minister for Education and Early Learning, Senator Johnathon Duniam @DuniamJonathon on his appointment as Shadow Minister for Home Affairs and Ms Zoe McKenzie MP on her appointment as Shadow Assistant
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@uniaus
Universities Australia
15 days
UA welcomed the government’s decision to remove caps on Commonwealth Supported Places for First Nations medical students through the Education Legislation Amendment (Integrity and Other Measures) Bill 2025. Read the full media release here: https://t.co/Oq2Or1IAzc #auspol
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@BBaker2026
Brayden Baker
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@uniaus
Universities Australia
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Congratulations to Professor Richard Robson from the @UniMelb, who was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his pioneering research on metal–organic frameworks. This is Australian research at its finest, supported by the @arc_gov_au, making a profound contribution to
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@uniaus
Universities Australia
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Six Australian universities are ranked among the world’s top 100, and ten feature in the top 200 in the 2026 @timeshighered rankings. A powerful testament to the excellence, innovation and global impact of Australia’s universities, delivering world-class teaching and research
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@uniaus
Universities Australia
18 days
Scientists at @latrobe and @KumamotoUniversity have discovered that our immune system strongly reacts to an internal SARS-CoV-2 protein that mutates far less than the spike protein targeted by current vaccines. The study indicates that proteins known as peptides appear on
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@uniaus
Universities Australia
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New research from @Macquarie_Uni shows that cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness, and exercise are among the most effective long-term treatments for chronic low back pain. Notably, combining physical and psychological therapies provides even greater benefits over time.
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@elicitorg
Elicit
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We're launching keyword search in Elicit Systematic Reviews 1. Elicit will automatically turn your research question into a keyword query 2. You can keyword search over Elicit, PubMed, and Clinical Trials(.gov) 3. You can view and edit your query until it's robust Thread 🧵
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@uniaus
Universities Australia
23 days
New research has found that fewer than 1 in 10 hospitals in NSW and Victoria have policies to guide surrogacy births, prompting urgent calls from experts for national standards. A review of 112 metropolitan hospitals revealed that only 10 had surrogacy care policies in place —
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@uniaus
Universities Australia
24 days
In an op-ed published today in @thekoalanews, our CEO @LukesheehyUA outlines why Australia must seize Horizon Europe to power innovation, collaboration, and national progress. Read the full article here: https://t.co/B7pJT4XlnB #auspol #highered #research
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@thekoalanews
thekoalanews
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Australia has always punched above its weight when it comes to ideas. Our scientists and researchers have discovered everything from Wi-Fi to IVF, spray-on skin to the black box flight recorder. https://t.co/y5Qv9OwodM
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thekoalanews.com
Australia has always punched above its weight when it comes to ideas. Our scientists and researchers have discovered everything from
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@uniaus
Universities Australia
25 days
Australia’s veterinary medicine regulator has officially approved the first-ever vaccine to protect koalas from chlamydia, a disease that causes blindness, infertility, painful infections, and even death. Developed by researchers at @usceduau after more than a decade of work,
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@VigilantFox
Vigilant Fox 🦊
3 months
George Orwell once said: “Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed—everything else is public relations.” While the media hides the truth, real journalism is being done by the people on 𝕏. Here are 20 truth-tellers they don’t want you to follow. 🧵 THREAD
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@LukeSheehyUA
Luke Sheehy
28 days
With international student numbers expected to grow over 12% in 2026, much of the tough debate may be behind us. But key challenges remain. Australia still charges the world’s highest student visa fees — up to $2,000. These costs risk undermining our globally competitive
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ministers.education.gov.au
The number of Australians starting uni is at record levels, if you take out the two years of COVID. Last year 388,890 Australian students commenced an award course degree last year, up 4 per cent on...
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@uniaus
Universities Australia
1 month
A secret ingredient in snail trails is helping the pests save themselves from poisons spread to protect farms and gardens across Australia. @usceduau scientists uncovered the mystery of the mighty mucus during research into the reproductive biology of the white Italian snail,
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@uniaus
Universities Australia
1 month
Our CEO @LukeSheehyUA met with Mr YANG Jun, Secretary General of China Education Association for International Exchange, in Beijing yesterday as part of the Ninth Australia–China High-Level Dialogue. #highered #auspol #AustraliaChina
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