| Formation | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Location | |
| Membership | 7 |
| Students | 185,000 |
| Website | www |
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) is a network of seven universities primarily from regional Australia, as well as campuses in the Australian capital cities and some international campuses.
Members
| University | Location | State | Year of foundation | University Status | THE World University Rankings 2021 | ARWU World University Rankings 2020 | QS World University Rankings 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Sturt University | Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Goulburn, Orange, Port Macquarie, Wagga Wagga | NSW | 1895 | 1989 | 801-1000 | N/A | 1000+ |
| Central Queensland University | Bundaberg, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Sydney and Brisbane | QLD | 1967 | 1992 | 801-1000 | N/A | N/A |
| Federation University | Ballarat, Ararat, Horsham, Stawell, and Churchill | VIC | 1870 | 1994 | 801-1000 | N/A | N/A |
| Southern Cross University | Coffs Harbour, Lismore, Tweed Heads | NSW | 1954 | 1994 | 601-800 | 901-1000 | N/A |
| University of New England (Australia) | Armidale | NSW | 1938 | 1954 | N/A | 501-600 | 959 |
| University of Southern Queensland | Toowoomba, Springfield, and Ipswich | QLD | 1967 | 1992 | 501-600 | 801-900 | N/A |
| University of the Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast | QLD | 1994 | 1994 | 601-800 | 801-900 | N/A |
History
The Regional Universities Network was formed in October 2011 as a response to the regional focus for higher education of Australian government. Many of these universities were part of a previous group, known as the "New Generation Universities". The current Chairperson of the Network is Professor Nick Klomp, of Central Queensland University.
On 29 May 2019, Charles Sturt University has announced it will join the Regional Universities Network (RUN), becoming the seventh member of the group.
The Members of this group are:
- Central Queensland University
- Charles Sturt University
- Federation University Australia
- Southern Cross University
- University of New England
- University of Southern Queensland
- University of the Sunshine Coast
Map
CQUCSUSCUUNEUSCUSQFederationclass=notpageimage| Locations of each RUN member’s main campus
See also
- List of universities in Australia
- Group of Eight
- Australian Technology Network
- Innovative Research Universities Australia
- Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee
References
- Pocket Statistics 2018 as of 2018
- RUN Member Universities
- "THE World University Rankings 2021". timeshighereducation.com. 17 August 2016. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
- "ARWU World University Rankings 2020". www.shanghairanking.com. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
- "QS World University Rankings 2021". Top Universities. 5 June 2019. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- Regional Universities Network finds collaboration easy, The Australian HES 20 November 2012
- "Charles Sturt University to Join Regional Universities Network 29 May 2019". www.csu.edu.au. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
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