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 38 member universities, we provide expert policy advice, analysis and statistical evidence, and media commentary on higher education. We also make submissions, develop policy across the sector, represent Australia’s universities on government and industry-appointed bodies and partner with university sectors in other countries to enable bilateral and global collaborations.
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Following amendments to UA’s Constitution, Chancellors now sit alongside Vice-Chancellors on a single, unified peak body. UA now brings two vital capabilities together. We make the national case for policy settings that give universities the certainty to plan, the freedom to lead and the capacity to deliver for students, research and the nation. And we now lead university sector governance, enhancing governance capability, assurance and education for our universities and public confidence in our sector.
Learn moreIt is the successor to the Australian Vice-Chancellors’ Committee — founded in May 1920. Vice-Chancellors from Australia’s then six universities in Sydney founded the committee to advance higher education through cooperative and coordinated action.
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