http://www.unisa.edu.au/res/national/default.asp Latest releases from the UniSA Research and Innovation Services National developments website en-au http://www.unisa.edu.au/rqie/docs/ARCmediareleaseERAtimeframe280909.pdf Chief Executive Officer Professor Margaret Sheil today announced the timeframe for the full ERA initiative evaluation process. 30 September 2009 http://www.deewr.gov.au/ministers/ellis/media/releases/pages/article_090908_075944.aspx Kate Ellis, Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth, announced today that the Australian Government will introduce the Higher Education Legislation Amendment (Student Services and Amenities) Bill 2009 into the Parliament tomorrow. 9 September 2009 http://www.deewr.gov.au/Ministers/Gillard/Media/Releases/Pages/Article_090908_130140.aspx Historic changes to higher education in Australia have passed through the Parliament, which will mean that by 2012 universities will be funded for every eligible student they teach, rather than through a system of rationed places. 7 September 2009 http://www.unisa.edu.au/res/national/funding.asp#sre One of the key 2009 budget announcements was the Sustainable Research Excellence (SRE) initiative, providing $512m over four years to help address the serious structural shortfalls in funding the indirect costs of research. 19 August 2009 http://www.unisa.edu.au/res/national/funding.asp#media The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, and Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr, today announced that universities may now bid for a share of $550 million in funding to improve infrastructure for the benefit of students and the environment. 4 August 2009 http://www.unisa.edu.au/res/national/higheredreview.asp#media Julia Gillard: I’ve taken the opportunity today to make a speech about the Budget initiatives of the Rudd Government, in relation to education and, most particularly, higher education. 25 May 2009 http://www.unisa.edu.au/res/national/era.asp#pce_hca The ARC has released the ERA Physical, Chemical and Earth Sciences (PCE) and Humanities and Creative Arts (HCA) journal lists. 1 April 2009 http://www.unisa.edu.au/res/national/higheredreview.asp#media The Hon Julia Gillard's speech at the Universities Australia Conference on 4 March 2009 5 March 2009 http://www.unisa.edu.au/res/national/era.asp Senator Kim Carr has moved the ERA timeframe forward in his 23 February media release. 25 February 2009 http://www.unisa.edu.au/res/national/era.asp#pcejournallist The ARC released the ERA Physical, Chemical and Earth Sciences (PCE) journal list on 23 February. 24 February 2009 http://www.deewr.gov.au/Ministers/Gillard/Media/Releases/Pages/Article_090204_163500.aspx A series of six roundtable discussions are being conducted by the Minister over the coming weeks to provide an opportunity for stakeholders to respond candidly to the specific recommendations of the Bradley Review (media release). 5 February 2009 http://www.unisa.edu.au/res/national/era.asp#draftguidelines The ARC has released the draft ERA Submission Guidelines and draft ERA–SEER Technical Specifications for Cluster One (Physical, Chemical and Earth Sciences) and Cluster Two (Humanities and Creative Arts). 3 February 2009 http://www.unisa.edu.au/res/national/era.asp 'World-beating research in Britain is not the sole province of elite universities, but this welcome news presents authorities with a dilemma.' 15 January 2009 http://www.unisa.edu.au/res/national/era.asp#rae RAE2008 is the 6th cycle of an assessment exercise which started in 1986 (followed by 1989, 1992, 1996, 2001 and now 2008). RAE2008 results were published 18 December 2008. 12 January 2009 http://www.unisa.edu.au/res/national/era.asp The Indicators Development Group (IDG) provided their recommendations to Professor Margaret Sheil in early December 2008. 19 December 2008 http://www.unisa.edu.au/res/national/higheredreview.asp The Minister released the Expert Panel's final report on 17 December 2008. A media release is also available. 17 December 2008 http://www.unisa.edu.au/res/national/funding.asp UniSA is to receive $14.9m for teaching and learning, and $40 m for the Materials and Minerals Science Learning and Research Hub. 4 December 2008 http://www.unisa.edu.au/res/national/capacity.asp On Monday 1 December 2008, the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Innovation tabled its report on the Inquiry into research training and research workforce issues in Australian Universities: Building Australia's Research Capacity. 15 December 2008 http://www.unisa.edu.au/res/national/default.asp Latest news on CRC developments is now available on the website 'Latest releases' page. 28 November 2008 http://www.unisa.edu.au/res/national/innovation.asp#laureate Up to 15 Australian Laureate Fellowships may be awarded for funding commencing in 2009. 3 October 2008 http://www.unisa.edu.au/res/national/innovation.asp#future Funding rules provide applicants with information about a scheme, eligibility requirements, the proposal, selection and approval processes, and requirements for the administration of funding. 3 October 2008 http://www.unisa.edu.au/res/national/era.asp#guidelines The Guidelines will be used for a Pilot of the ERA system. Accompanying the ERA Pilot Submission Guidelines is the SEER Technical Specifications. 1 October 2008 http://www.unisa.edu.au/res/national/innovation.asp#september Universities Australia welcomes Dr Terry Cutlers constructive report on the Review of the National Innovation System - media release 12 September 2008. 16 September 2008 http://www.unisa.edu.au/res/national/innovation.asp#september The ATN welcomes the report of the National Review of Innovation 'venturousaustralia'. - media release 11 September 2008. 16 September 2008 http://www.unisa.edu.au/res/national/innovation.asp#september Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, released the report of the Review of Australia's National Innovation System - media release 9 September 2008. 16 September 2008 http://www.unisa.edu.au/res/national/era.asp#guidelines The ERA Pilot Submission Guidelines were released on 22 August 2008. 5 August 2008 http://www.unisa.edu.au/res/national/ethics.asp#august The Guidelines were developed by animal care experts, and are designed to help institutions ensure they minimise pain and distress in animals used for scientific purposes. 18 August 2008 http://www.unisa.edu.au/res/national/innovation.asp#media Senator Kim Carr's media release 5 August. 5 August 2008 http://minister.industry.gov.au/SenatortheHonKimCarr/Pages/GOVERNMENTWELCOMESRELEASEOFCRCREVIEW.aspx Senator Kim Carr's media release 18 August. 5 August 2008 http://www.unisa.edu.au/res/national/innovation.asp On 5 August 2008, Minister Carr released the Report by Professor O'Kane of the Review of the Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program. 5 August 2008 http://www.unisa.edu.au/cha/staffinfo/Submissions/Review%20of%20Higher%20Education_UniSA%20Submission.pdf UniSA made a final submission to the Bradley Review of Higher Education on 31 July 2008. 31 July 2008 http://www.unisa.edu.au/res/national/disciplinereviewers.asp Table of selected reviewers - school, discipline(s) and email contact details. You can contact these reviewers for Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) by linking to their email addresses. 17 July 2008 http://www.unisa.edu.au/res/national/era.asp#ranking The ERA initiative will use a range of indicators and other proxies to support the evaluation of research excellence. One of these indicators is discipline-specific tiered outlet rankings. The Australian Research Council (ARC) is seeking feedback from the sector to assist with the development of research journal rankings, a subset of tiered outlet rankings. This is the second phase of consultation and is primarily to canvass the views of higher education providers (HEPs). 12 July 2008