Enhancing research outcomes from Australia’s regional, rural and remote universities
Improving research potential and outcomes at universities in the regional, rural and remote research sector
The Australian Government Department of Education has engaged the Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA) to work with the regional, rural and remote (RRR) research sector to better understand the opportunities and barriers to improving research potential and outcomes at universities in RRR areas. The project forms a component of the department’s focus on broader tertiary education outcomes and enhancing RRR communities. The project will culminate in a report that is due to be delivered to the Department of Education in February 2020.
A discussion paper has been developed to generate conversation around the key issues in enhancing research outcomes in RRR universities. ACOLA and the Expert Working Group are seeking evidence, contrary views and new ideas from Australia’s RRR research ecosystem that clarify and build on the summary of literature presented here.
Please note that submissions have now closed. Many submissions have been received, and we would like to thank all those who provided a submission.
The discussion paper can be accessed below, alongside the submission cover page (submission now closed)
Expert Working Group
ACOLA, for its established ability to deliver interdisciplinary evidence-based research that draws on specialist expertise from Australia’s Learned Academies, convened the Regional Research Excellence Expert Working Group (EWG) to guide the development of a targeted study that draws input from several disciplines to create a well-considered, balanced and peer-reviewed report. The role of the EWG is to provide strategic oversight and provide expert input, analysis and provocative thinking.
Project Management
| Dr Lauren Palmer | Dr Emily Finch |
| Fern Beavis |
Project Funding and Support
This project has been kindly supported by the Australian Government through the Australian Government Department of Education
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Acknowledgement of Country
ACOLA acknowledges the Traditional Owners and custodians of the lands on which our company is located and where we conduct our business. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
