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New South Wales Charles Sturt University Macquarie University University of New England The University of New South Wales The University of Newcastle Southern Cross University The University of Sydney University of Technology Sydney University of Western Sydney University of Wollongong Queensland Bond University CQUniversity Griffith University James Cook University The University of Queensland Queensland University of Technology University of Southern Queensland University of the Sunshine Coast Western Australia Curtin University Edith Cowan University Murdoch University The University of Notre Dame Australia The University of Western Australia Bathurst Sydney Armidale Sydney Newcastle Lismore Sydney Sydney Sydney Wollongong Gold Coast Rockhampton Brisbane Townsville Brisbane Brisbane Toowoomba Maroochydore Perth Perth Perth Perth Perth Victoria University of Ballarat Deakin University La Trobe University The University of Melbourne Monash University RMIT University Swinburne University of Technology Victoria University Australian Capital Territory The Australian National University University of Canberra Tasmania University of Tasmania Northern Territory Charles Darwin University South Australia The University of Adelaide Flinders University University of South Australia National Australian Catholic University Ballarat Geelong Melbourne Melbourne Melbourne Melbourne Melbourne Melbourne Canberra Canberra Hobart Darwin Adelaide Adelaide Adelaide Sydney Brisbane Melbourne Ballarat Canberra

Universities listed by their main campus

The University of Adelaide is Australias third-oldest university, established in 1874. It numbers three Nobel Laureates among its graduates, and another two among past and present faculty. It has produced 104 Rhodes Scholars and 104 Fulbright Fellows. With more than 23,000 students, including over 6,000 international students from 90 countries, Adelaide offers a broad range of programs and outstanding opportunities for research. Studying at the University of Adelaide means being part of a rich tradition of excellence in education and research, with world-class academics and a vibrant student life. Our high-calibre graduates have skills that go beyond the workplace. Our graduates make an impact on the world. Life Impact. The University has key research strengths in the agricultural sciences; health sciences; molecular biosciences and biotechnology; physical sciences; engineering, information technology and telecommunications; environmental sciences and management; and social sciences. It has recently established six major research institutes, bringing together more than 1000 scientists and research students to tackle national research priorities. North Terrace is the main campus. Located in the CBD of Adelaide, it is close to the State Library, Museum, Art Gallery, Adelaide Festival Centre, Zoo, Botanic Gardens and Royal Adelaide Hospital, as well as major shopping precincts. It is the primary location of undergraduate teaching and the base for a broad range of research. It includes the nearby National Wine Centre. In 2010 a new $100 million engineering, maths and computer science building opened on the campus. Waite campus is home to the most powerful agricultural research and teaching cluster in the southern hemisphere. Campus partners include the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), Primary Industries and Resources SA (PIRSA), Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI), divisions of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), the Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics, the Wine Innovation Cluster, the Plant Accelerator and the new ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Cell Wall Biology. Roseworthy campus, north of Adelaide, is the home of teaching and research into animal and veterinary science. Campus partners include PIRSA, SARDI, and the Pig and Poultry Production Institute. It is home to the Pork Cooperative Research Centre and to South Australias first Vet School. Thebarton campus is a technology/research park, where graduates develop their skills with many innovative companies in the industry-linked Graduate Entrepreneurial Programs. The University also offers a range of programs in Singapore through the Ngee AnnAdelaide Education Centre, a partnership with the Ngee Ann Kongsi.

Vice-Chancellor and President Professor James McWha P 08 8303 5201 I F 08 8303 4354 vice-chancellor@adelaide.edu.au

Chancellor The Hon. Robert Hill Director Marketing & Strategic Communications Dr Ben Grindlay P 08 8313 4699 I F 08 8303 4829 benjamin.grindlay@adelaide.edu.au Contact Details The University of Adelaide SA 5005 P 08 8313 4455 I F 08 8303 4401 Website www.adelaide.edu.au Campus Locations North Terrace Roseworthy Waite Thebarton National Wine Centre Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre, Singapore

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a publicly funded university, open to all. It has six campuses based in Brisbane, Sydney (North Sydney and Strathfield), Canberra, Melbourne and Ballarat, and offers programs in five faculties throughout Australia and overseas. The Universitys inspiration, within 2,000 years of Catholic intellectual tradition, summons it to attend to all that is of concern to human beings. It brings a distinctive spiritual perspective to the common tasks of higher education. Completing a degree at ACU involves much more than just lectures and essays. It involves learning to think critically and be guided by social justice principles. It involves gaining the skills and being inspired to bring about change in community, profession and industry. It involves making a difference. ACU has more than 20,000 students and is recognised for its supportive and nurturing learning environment and close links with industry, giving students the chance to gain hands-on experience in the workplace. The University focuses on the delivery of quality programs in specialist areas including education, liberal arts, business, nursing and allied health, social sciences, theology and philosophy, visual and performing arts. Members of the academic staff are leading figures in their fields and passionate about giving students the best possible experience during their time with at ACU. On campus, students will find an extensive range of support services, including academic, careers and Indigenous advisers and counselling services. ACUs ideal graduates will be highly competent in their chosen fields, ethical in their behaviour, with a developed critical habit of mind, an appreciation of the sacred in life, and a commitment to serving the common good. Australian Catholic University is committed to excellence in research quality, productivity and knowledge transfer for the welfare and benefit of the community. In pursuing this goal, the University has research capacity in areas that are strongly aligned with its unique identity and Mission. Its research concentration and selectivity is focused in four broad areas: Theology and Philosophy; Health; Education; and the Common Good and Social Justice. The University has six University Priority Research Centres recognised for their research productivity, and a number of other centres and institutes with emerging research strengths. In addition, the University has an extensive network of collaborative institutions, nationally and internationally to ensure that its research focus is contemporary and driven by the needs of the global community.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Greg Craven P 02 9739 2910 I F 02 9739 2955 vc@acu.edu.au

Chancellor General Peter Cosgrove AC, MC Director Marketing and External Relations Mr David Craig P 02 9739 2906 I F 02 9739 2960 david.craig@acu.edu.au Contact Details 40 Edward Street North Sydney NSW 2060 P 02 9739 2368 I F 02 9739 2905 Website www.acu.edu.au Campus Locations Ballarat Aquinas Brisbane McAuley at Banyo Canberra Signadou Melbourne St Patricks North Sydney MacKillop Strathfield Mount Saint Mary

ANU is a national asset that connects the best Australian thinking, expertise and learning. The University is consistently ranked among the best universities in the world by measures like the Times Higher Education and Shanghai Jiao Tong University rankings. ANU has won wide recognition as a place of intensive research and education.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Young P 02 6125 2510 I F 02 6257 3292 vc@anu.edu.au

Chancellor Professor The Hon Gareth Evans AO QC Director Communication and External Liaison Office Ms Catriona Jackson P 02 6125 5001 I F 02 6125 8255 catriona.jackson@anu.edu.au Director Marketing Office Ms Tracy Chalk P 02 6125 2252 I F 02 6125 5568 tracy.chalk@anu.edu.au Contact Details Canberra ACT 0200 P 02 6125 5111 I F 02 6125 5571 enquiries@anu.edu.au Website www.anu.edu.au Campus Locations Main Campus (Acton) Canberra Hospital, Clinical School Kioloa Coastal Campus Mt Stromlo Observatory North Australia Research Unit Siding Spring Observatory

Founded by the Australian Parliament in 1946, ANU began with four research institutes and was the countrys only full-time research university. Undergraduate teaching was introduced in 1960. Today, ANU is made up of seven academic colleges, each a hub for intensive research and education: Arts and social sciences Asia and the Pacific Business and economics Engineering and computer studies Law Medicine, biology and environment Physical and mathematical sciences ANU scholars are not afraid to move past conventional thinking, framing questions and searching for answers that address fundamental problems and the issues of the day. The University is a respected voice in Australias national conversation, shaping policy and equipping our leaders with confidence and knowledge. More than 17,700 ANU students work side-by-side with world-class researchers, sharing existing knowledge and gaining the self-assurance to search for new answers. In 2009, 43 per cent of ANU students were studying at the graduate level, while 56 per cent were engaged in undergraduate study. The University also attracts people from many countries, with roughly one quarter of its students coming from overseas. ANU graduates fill roles of influence from Beijing to Washington, Jakarta to Port Villa, Perth to Canberra. The Universitys main campus is in Australias capital city and only a short bicycle ride to the nations corridors of power and cultural institutions. ANU is proud to be part of the local Canberra community, and enjoys a strong relationship with one of the most politically engaged cities in the region. Many students live in on-campus accommodation, using the spacious grounds and the city next door to think, study and have fun. ANU people apply themselves to intensive research and education, continuing the intellectual adventure of Australias national university. Their efforts add to Australias knowledge and expertise, and generate an environment where all Australians can engage with big ideas.

The University of Ballarat (UB) is a regional university with a growing reputation for relevance and excellence. Australias third-oldest tertiary education institution, UB boasts a strong tradition of education and training delivery which spans more than 140 years. UB meshes a youthful energy with its rich history, embracing the freedom and dynamism that comes from being a progressive university with close links to industry, business, communities and technology. It also has a growing reputation as a welcoming and friendly university for international students. UB places great emphasis on the quality of its teaching and learning, delivering a range of innovative programs through both its Higher Education and TAFE divisions. Embracing diversity, UB is Australias only regional, multi-sector university and a pivotal provider of post-secondary education for Central and Western Victoria. UB also hosts UB Tec, which caters for senior secondary school students. Six campuses in the region anchor the range of programs that UB delivers throughout Australia and, increasingly, internationally. Known for its supportive, community environment, UB offers affordable study options with small class sizes, friendly staff and easily accessible academic support. Many UB programs are developed in consultation with appropriate industries, ensuring that courses are relevant and that graduates are sought after. UB qualifications are recognised internationally for their high quality; and graduates regularly rate their study experience as extremely positive. Our students are from 40 countries. With a proud track record in business innovation and entrepreneurship, UB strives to enhance the relevance and currency of its education, training, research and consultancy capabilities. UB is actively engaged in the development and expansion of its strategic partnerships as well as highly productive links with business, industry and the community. UB delivers multi-disciplinary commercial services to a range of high-profile clients, with existing alliances stretching around the globe. Providing strong, practical knowledge and extensive experience in the development and supply of innovative, commercial solutions, UB staff have undertaken and overseen major national and international projects within both academic and commercial environments. Proud of its past while firmly focussed on the future, student-centred and commercially capable, the University of Ballarat continues to excel.

Vice-Chancellor and President Professor David Battersby P 03 5327 9500 I F 03 5327 9955 vc@ballarat.edu.au

Chancellor Emeritus Professor Robert HT Smith AM Public Relations Manager Ms Le-anne OBrien P 03 5327 9322 I F 03 5327 9855 marketing@ballarat.edu.au Contact Details University Drive Mt Helen VIC 3350 P 03 5327 9000 I F 03 5327 9704 info@ballarat.edu.au Website www.ballarat.edu.au Campus Locations Mt Helen Ararat Camp Street Horsham SMB Stawell

Bond University is Australias first private, not-for-profit university, offering a personalised academic environment that enables graduates to exceed the outer limits of their potential in their career and in life. Created in the scholarly traditions of pre-eminent private universities of world standing, Bond University challenges students to be leaders and thinkers; taking them beyond the accepted definition of a university education to develop initiative, enterprise, ambition and a lifelong commitment to making a meaningful contribution to their field. Bond offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Law, Business, Sustainable Development and Architecture, Humanities & Social Sciences, Health Sciences & Medicine, Hotel, Resort & Tourism Management and Information Technology. All students have access to unparalleled academic and technological resources on Bonds world-class Gold Coast campus. Bonds personalised approach to education combined with its uncompromising focus on industry relevance sets it apart from every other Australian university. Students thrive in smaller study groups where world-renowned professors and industry-experienced lecturers know them by name. By undertaking three semesters per year instead of the usual two, students complete their degree studies twelve months or more before their colleagues from other universities, thereby gaining a vital advantage in the ultra-competitive careers market. This advantage is further driven by graduates themselves. Many within Bonds closeknit global network of alumni now hold upper echelon management and partnership positions in blue-chip organisations around the world and maintain that their Bond experience was a key factor in fast-tracking their careers. Ultimately, the results speak for themselves. Bond is now the highest rating university in Australia, after earning the maximum five-star ratings across an impressive nine key performance indicators in the 2010 Good Universities Guide. The independent consumer guide rated Bond University five-stars across all of the educational experience and graduate outcomes categories, including overall satisfaction, teaching quality, getting a job, graduate starting salaries, staff-to-student ratio and staff qualifications. Third party research also shows that employers know Bond graduates are better prepared for the workplace than any other university graduates. At Bond, we believe that potential becomes limitless when you combine ambition with opportunity. In fact, we not only share your ambition, we bring it to life.

Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Robert Stable P 07 5595 1048 I F 07 5595 1025 vc@bond.edu.au

Chancellor Dr Helen Nugent AO Public Relations Manager Mrs Gemma Alker P 07 5595 1116 I F 07 5595 1025 galker@bond.edu.au Contact Details University Drive Robina QLD 4229 P 07 5595 1111 I F 07 5595 1140 information@bond.edu.au Website www.bond.edu.au

The University of Canberra is the university of the capital city. It reflects the different dimensions of Canberra: the nations capital, the seat of government, the home of national cultural, scientific and sporting institutions, a designed and landscaped city and a local community committed to a sustainable, educated, healthy, prosperous life. The University specialises in delivering professional education and applied research.
Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Stephen Parker P 02 6201 5000 I F 02 6201 5036 ovc@canberra.edu.au

The professional preparation the University of Canberra gives its graduates focuses on equipping them with skills to hit the ground running in their careers. They are among the most sought after graduates in the country with the University consistently awarded a maximum five star rating for getting a job in the Good Universities Guide. There are currently more than 12,000 students representing 100 countries studying at the University of Canberra. Research and education are delivered by seven faculties: Applied Science, Arts and Design, Business and Government, Education, Health, Information Sciences and Engineering, and Law. The University places a strong emphasis on work-integrated learning, which gives students an experience of life in the workplace before they graduate. In addition to internships off campus, the University has its own working health clinic and communication agency where students put their skills into practice with real clients. The University maintains close contact with appropriate professions, government departments and the business world to ensure its courses offer the contemporary skills and knowledge sought by employers. Its alumni are making important contributions in the professions, government service, and corporate life across Australia and internationally. There is on campus accommodation for 1,500 people. The 120 hectare campus is a haven of tall trees and Australian wildlife, including resident kangaroos, yet its just 10 minutes from Canberras city centre. The lively campus is home to a selection of eateries and health and fitness facilities, and it also plays host to Australias largest campus based music festival, Stonefest. The Universitys researchers are dedicated to finding solutions to real-world challenges. In addition to research within and between faculties, there are two university research centres, which are leaders in their field: the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling (NATSEM) and the Institute for Applied Ecology. NATSEM specialises in modelling the consequences of policy changes and is regularly called upon by governments, political parties and industry to provide insights into how the future might look. The Institute for Applied Ecology works to mitigate the threats faced by the environment in Australia and overseas: areas of focus include the health of our rivers, tracking down invasive species and understanding how sex is determined in lizards. Other areas of research expertise include forensic science, virology, sport, governance, biometrics, planning, communication and education. The Universitys future development will be led by its UC for Life strategy, which aims to serve the population at every stage of life. In addition to its on-campus early childhood centre, the University has added a high school and a senior secondary college to the UC group, with future plans including a polytechnic and regional campuses.

Chancellor Mr John Mackay Manager Media & Communications Mr Ed ODaly P 02 6201 2441 I F 02 6201 5036 ed.odaly@canberra.edu.au Contact Details University of Canberra Bruce ACT 2601 P 02 6201 5111 I F 02 6201 5999 Website www.canberra.edu.au

CQUniversity is one of Australias most engaged, supportive and responsive universities focused on making higher education and research more accessible and relevant to all people, especially Central Queenslanders. It has very high levels of participation among groups which are under-represented, addresses regional workforce needs and provides innovative, collaborative and local research solutions in the communities it serves.
Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Scott Bowman P 07 4930 9752 I F 07 4930 9018 s.bowman@cqu.edu.au

1100 staff cater to the needs of approximately 19000 domestic and international students and other customers across 10 campuses and learning centres in Central Queensland (Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Gladstone, Mackay, Emerald and Noosa) as well as Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast and by Distance Education. Some CQUniversity programs are also delivered in Singapore. Though comparatively small, the impact of CQUniversitys fundamental and applied Research is significant for Australian industries and the communities they sustain in Central Queensland. Its research in Medical and Health Sciences and Engineering is considered world-class. The University is also heavily engaged in research partnerships in the natural, primary, transport, mining and minerals and materials processing industries; social viability, including population research; and intercultural and international education. The 2009 global report on research performance, collaboration and impact (by Spanish-based SCImago) ranked CQUniversity 24th in Australia and 672nd in the world. Established as the Queensland Institute of Technology (Capricornia) in Rockhampton in 1967 CQUniversitys level of service is what makes it distinctive among Australian universities, with an emphasis placed on student outcomes, graduate success and quality Learning & Teaching. Its programs and courses are aligned to its emerging research profile with students primarily earning degrees in natural resource management and engineering, nursing and health, accounting and business, exercise science, sustainable development and education. The University, home to the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music, also delivers acclaimed programs in Theatre and Music. A leader in integrated work related learning, many of CQUniversitys students participate in Co-Op programs, learning on-the-job or gaining knowledge and experience in their field of choice by taking-up internships and paid employment which form part of their degrees. The University has received the highest national ratings possible, four or five stars, for both Positive Graduate Outcomes and Graduate Salaries, for the last decade. It has consistently ranked among the highest of all Australian universities in terms of cultural diversity. It also holds numerous awards from the Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) and is acknowledged for its numerous bridging programs (which service 1,000 people annually), entry flexibility and high rate of Indigenous participation and support.

Chancellor Mr Rennie Fritschy Director Corporate Communications Chris Veraa P 07 4930 9384 I F 07 4923 2511 c.veraa@cqu.edu.au Communications Editor Mr Marc Barnbaum P 07 4923 2724 I F 07 4923 2511 m.barnbaum@cqu.edu.au Contact Details Bruce Highway Rockhampton QLD 4702 P 07 4930 9777 I F 07 4930 9399 Website www.cquni.edu.au Campus Locations Rockhampton Gold Coast Brisbane Mackay Bundaberg Melbourne Emerald Noosa Gladstone Sydney

Charles Darwin University (CDU) represents the education and training backbone of the Northern Territory. A dual-sector institution, CDU offers courses ranging from certificate level through to doctorates. As the largest tertiary institution in the Northern Territory, CDU has campuses in Darwin, Palmerston, Alice Springs, Katherine and Nhulunbuy, and study centres in Yulara, Jabiru and Tennant Creek. It also delivers education and training into more than 170 remote centres across the Territory. More than 21,000 students study with CDU online, on campus or at one of the Territorys remote locations. The student body comes from all parts of Australia and includes a substantial representation of Indigenous people. Its overseas students come from more than 60 countries. The University is expanding its capacity through strategic partnerships, the most recent being the Medical Program offered in conjunction with Flinders University. This program allows the Northern Territory to grow its own doctors for the first time. Through the partnership, medical students can complete their degrees without leaving the Territory. CDU is also a member of Innovative Research Universities, which promotes highquality research, collaboration between members, and provides a unique perspective in advancing the national education agenda. The quality of research at CDU has again been recognised nationally and was awarded 5 stars for research intensivity by the Good Universities Guide in 2010. CDU was also among a select group of new and technology-focused universities that recorded the fastest growth in research papers in Australia at more than 14 per cent a year. The Spain-based SCImago Institutions 2009 World Report published the first index of institutions that are active in research, and ranked CDU in the top five Australian universities. The Universitys newly structured research activity sees the establishment of a range of institute and centres that encourage cross-discipline collaboration. Research takes place largely under the following groups: The Menzies School of Health Research The Northern Institute The Research Institute for the Environment and Livelihoods The Research Centre for Health and Wellbeing The Centre for Renewable Energy and Low Emission Technology Centre for Hydrocarbon Research, Education and Training The Australian Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Education

Vice-Chancellor Professor Barney Glover P 08 8946 6040 I F 08 8927 3480 vc@cdu.edu.au

Chancellor The Hon Sally Thomas AM Director of Marketing and Communications Mr Anthony Smith P 08 8946 7078 I F 08 8946 6533 anthony.smith@cdu.edu.au Contact Details Ellengowan Drive Casuarina NT 0811 P 08 8946 6666 I F 08 8927 0612 courses@cdu.edu.au Website www.cdu.edu.au Campus Locations Casuarina Alice Springs Palmerston Katherine Nhulunbuy

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Charles Sturt University (CSU) is a national university providing excellence in education for the professions, strategic and applied research and flexible delivery of learning and teaching. Established in 1989 as a multi-campus institution, CSU has campuses in Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Canberra, Dubbo, Goulburn, Ontario in Canada, Orange, Parramatta and Wagga Wagga; Study Centres in Sydney and Melbourne; and the Australian Graduate School of Policing at Manly.
Vice-Chancellor & President Professor Ian Goulter P 02 6338 4209 I F 02 6338 4838 igoulter@csu.edu.au

Chancellor Mr Lawrence Willett AO Director Marketing Mrs Sarah Ansell P 02 6933 2226 I F 02 6933 2764 sansell@csu.edu.au Contact Details Panorama Avenue Bathurst NSW 2795 P 02 6338 4000 I F 02 6331 9634 Website www.csu.edu.au Campus Locations Albury-Wodonga Bathurst Canberra Dubbo Goulburn Ontario, Canada Orange Parramatta Wagga Wagga

As a national university for the professions, CSU prides itself on providing practical, hands-on courses that ensure students graduate with the skills required to step into employment opportunities. The University offers state-of-the-art facilities on its campuses, from an online newsroom and fully-equipped multimedia and television production area to dental, podiatry and veterinary science clinics, and simulated courtroom and police station. CSU degrees are accredited with relevant government and industry bodies, and these organisations work hand in hand with the University in the development of courses to guarantee CSU graduates are industry-ready. We consider our regional, national and international roles to be integrally linked and mutually reinforcing. As a vital member of our regions, we are committed to maintaining a course and research profile that meets the needs and supports the aspirations of our communities. The Universitys regional location enables it to make a distinctive national and international contribution in such fields as agriculture, education, allied health, and land and water management. Graduates are encouraged to continue to live and workin regional areas, helping combat skills shortages in these locations. The Science Facultys new $65.1 million School of Dentistry and Health Sciences will play a major role in helping improve the oral and systemic health of people in regional NSW, across the nation and the world through progressive education, research, patient care and community service. CSU graduates will contribute to combating the chronic shortage of dental and oral health workers Australia-wide, while also significantly improving the health of our local communities. Over many years we have combined our learning resources, delivery systems and experience in multi-site delivery to enrol students from around the world. Charles Sturt University in Ontario operates from modern facilities in Burlington, Canada, and we enrol international students offshore in a number of countries including China, Malaysia and Hong Kong. The Universitys success in attracting international students strengthens the programs it is able to offer its regional communities, while supporting our commitment to participating in the internationalisation of higher education. CSU has two ARC Research Centres (the Centre of Excellence in Policing and Security and the Special Research Centre: Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics); four Centres of Research Excellence (Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics, EH Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation, Institute for Land, Water and Society, and Research Institute for Professional Practice, Learning and Education) and five Strategic Research Centres (Centre for Research into Complex Systems, Centre for Public and Contextual Theology, National Wine and Grape Industry Centre, International Centre of WATER for Food Security, and Centre for Inland Health). Charles Sturt University is also involved in six Cooperative Research Centres: Future Farm Industries; Irrigation Futures; Cotton Catchment Communities; Pork; Plant Biosecurity; and Spatial Information.

Curtin University is an internationally respected research and teaching university based in Perth. The University was founded 43 years ago as the Western Australian Institute of Technology, and was accorded university status in 1987. In addition to its Bentley campus in Perth, Curtin also has campuses in Sydney, Malaysia and Singapore, and regional campuses and education centres throughout Western Australia. More than 40,000 students are studying courses at Curtin campuses, and with more than 16,000 international students Curtin is known as WAs largest and most culturally diverse university. Curtin has comprehensive teaching and research programs across five areas: Faculty of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, Curtin Business School and the Centre for Aboriginal Studies. Curtins delivery of high-impact research is evidenced by its inclusion in the top 500 research universities of the Academic Ranking of World Universities. In particular, Curtin is recognised for four areas of research strength: minerals and energy; ICT and emerging technologies; sustainable development; and health. Within minerals and energy Curtin continues to deliver research and education initiatives that serve the global resources industry. For example, the $116 million Curtin Resources and Chemistry Precinct is a major hub for government, industry and university collaborations. In addition, the precinct hosts the Curtin Institute of Minerals and Energy. The Australian Sustainable Development Institute at Curtin combines the resources of 16 research centres, with expertise that spans from biodiversity through to sustainable tourism. A notable example is the Curtin Water Quality Research Centre that is focusing on improving water quality and treatment processes. Curtin is also the most comprehensive provider of health sciences education and research in Western Australia. Research in population health, ageing, chronic disease, Indigenous health and mental health is coordinated by the Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute. Innovations in ICT continue to develop from research at a number of renowned Curtin centres. At the Institute for Multi-sensor Processing and Content Analysis, technologies being developed will see better utilisation of large collections of raw sensory data to provide more useful information. Also of note is Curtins major role in the International Centre of Radio Astronomy Research, which is working to help Australia secure the worlds largest radio astronomy project, the Square Kilometre Array. Within the Curtin Business School, research at the Digital Ecosystems and Business Intelligence Institute is addressing concerns about privacy in the age of online communication and virtual communities. And Curtins Graduate School of Business offers an internationally ranked and accredited MBA program which The Economist magazine ranks an impressive 23rd internationally, based on faculty quality, student quality and diversity, and education experience.

Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Jeanette Hacket P 08 9266 7001 I F 08 9266 2779 j.hacket@curtin.edu.au

Chancellor Dr Jim Gill AO Vice-President Corporate Relations and Development Ms Val Raubenheimer P 08 9266 7010 I F 08 9266 2779 v.raubenheimer@curtin.edu.au Contact Details Kent Street Bentley WA 6102 P 08 9266 9266 I F 08 9266 2255 Website www.curtin.edu.au Campus Locations Bentley (Main Campus) Albany Kalgoorlie Margaret River Education Centre Northam Perth City Sarawak Campus, Miri, Malaysia Shenton Park Singapore Sydney

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Deakin University is a contemporary Australian University that successfully combines values of excellence in teaching and research with new and innovative ways of developing and delivering courses, undertaking research and servicing the wider communities in which it operates. Deakin has more than 35,000 students, around 2,600 staff and operates from four campuses across southern Victoria.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Jane den Hollander P 03 5227 8501 I F 03 5227 8500 vcoffice@deakin.edu.au

Chancellor Mr David Morgan Director Government and Media Relations Mr Andrew Birks P 03 9246 8058 I F 03 9251 7029 andrew.birks@deakin.edu.au Contact Details 1 Geringhap Street Geelong VIC 3217 P 03 5227 1100 I F 03 5227 2001 Website www.deakin.edu.au Campus Locations Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds Geelong Waterfront Campus Melbourne Campus at Burwood Warrnambool Campus

Deakins four faculties Arts and Education; Business and Law; Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences; and Science and Technology offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs across a wide range of discipline areas. Through an acclaimed community-based delivery model, Deakins Institute of Koorie Education offers courses for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander students in partnership with the four faculties. Flexibility is a key feature of Deakins courses. Deakin allows students to fit study around lifestyle, work and personal commitments providing an opportunity for students to choose the pace of their study, in many cases achieving their dreams sooner. Deakin has an outcomes focussed cross-disciplinary approach to research. The Universitys Strategic Research Centres work in partnership with industry, government and the broader community to provide solutions to real world problems. Research strengths include: carbon fibre innovation; creative technologies; education futures; public health; biomedical science and comparative social research. The establishment of the Australian Future Fibres Research and Innovation Centre puts Deakin to the fore globally in advanced materials. Deakins international research capability has recently been expanded through the opening of a new NanoBiotechnology Research Centre in New Delhi in partnership with the Energy and Resources Institute of India. Deakins corporate education division, DeakinPrime, provides education, development programs and services that are tailored to the needs of commercial organisations, government bodies, professional associations and industry groups. Through agreements with leading Australian organisations, DeakinPrime supports the delivery of education programs to more than 50,000 students each year. Deakin has identified six core commitments that shape its distinctive position in higher education : Rural and regional engagement; Continuing education and life-long learning; Equity and access for individuals and groups who might not otherwise enjoy the benefits that flow from participation in higher education; Research that makes a difference; Contemporary and flexible teaching programs; An international outlook.

Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a large multi-campus institution serving communities in Western Australia and a significant cohort of international students. Awarded university status in 1991, ECU also has a long and distinguished history, with its predecessor institutions, including teachers colleges, dating back to 1902.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Kerry Cox P 08 6304 2205 I F 08 6304 2666 vc@ecu.edu.au

ECU has since developed innovative and practical courses across a wide range of disciplines, established a vibrant research culture and attracted a growing range of quality research partners and researchers, many working at the cutting edge of their fields. ECU has more than 24,000 students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Approximately 5,000 of these are international students originating from over 90 countries. More than 400 courses are offered through four faculties: Business and Law Computing, Health and Science Education and Arts, including the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts Regional Professional Studies, based at ECU South West ECU works closely with private and public sector organisations, locally and overseas, in designing its study programs. The University has two metropolitan campuses in Mount Lawley and Joondalup and also serves Western Australias South West region from a campus in Bunbury, 200 km south of Perth. The Perth Graduate School of Business at the Mount Lawley Campus provides students with state-of-the-art, convenient facilities to allow them to pursue further studies. ECU is committed to breaking down barriers to education and is considered a pioneer in the development of alternative entry pathways to higher education, helping Western Australians reach their potential. Many of these alternative pathways help to provide much-needed, skilled teaching and nursing graduates for Australian schools and hospitals. Engagement with the community is one of the Universitys strategic priorities, and significant effort is invested in ensuring productive and mutually beneficial partnerships are created with a variety of groups. For example, the StepUp! peer tutoring program provides schools with high-achieving ECU students to mentor high school students and assist teachers in science subjects. This free initiative has assisted more than 400 high school students since 1997. An emphasis on conducting research with industry partners in areas such as e-commerce, micro-electronics engineering, police studies, security, education, ecosystem management, palliative care, social justice and human services has seen ECU develop a lively applied research culture. Its Edith Cowan University Health and Wellness Institute, for instance, brings together 60 scientists from different disciplines to create a comprehensive centre for preventative health research.
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Chancellor The Hon Dr Hendy Cowan Director Marketing and Communications Mrs Julia Turner P 08 6304 2373 I F 08 6304 2092 j.turner@ecu.edu.au Contact Details 270 Joondalup Drive Joondalup WA 6027 P 08 6304 0000 I F 08 6300 1257 Website www.ecu.edu.au Campus Locations Joondalup Mount Lawley Bunbury (South West)

From its origins in the 1960s, v University determined to be different, to be innovative and to draw in staff and students attracted to the idea of a new university. Today, Flinders University is a high quality institution delivering excellence in teaching and research, with a reputation for friendly and approachable staff, and located in an attractive natural environment.
Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Michael Barber P 08 8201 2101 I F 08 8201 5949 michael.barber@flinders.edu.au

Flinders is committed to engagement with the community it serves and in enhancing educational opportunities particularly for students of low SES backgrounds and from communities with low university participation. Offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses in 14 schools across four faculties, Flinders has over 2,000 staff and more than 17,500 students. Flinders also has oncampus accommodation for over 500 students. The University prides itself on the quality of the courses it has developed, the attention given to the learning experience of the students, the support services that are available and the commitment of staff. While there is a strong focus on regular direct contact between staff and students, many courses use new information and communication technologies to supplement face-to-face teaching and provide flexible options. Flinders was recognised for individual and team awards through the Australian Awards for University Teaching from 20062010, and won the University Teacher of the Year Award in 2004 and 2006. The 2010 Shanghai Jiao-Tong University Academic Ranking of World Universities places Flinders in the top 13 universities in Australia, in the top 68 universities in the AsiaPacific region, and in the top 400 universities in the world. Flinders has 10 Areas of Strategic Research Investment (ASRIs) upon which the university is concentrating its research efforts and engaging with industry and other community sectors, resulting in projects of applied and commercial nature. Flinders was a founding member of Innovative Research Universities. From 2010, the Universitys new School of the Environment established a multidisciplinary teaching and research facility that focuses environmental efforts at Flinders and incorporates several research centres including the newly established National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training. The $55m Centre is a multipartner collaboration between 12 universities and eight industry and government organisations led by Flinders and funded by the Australian Research Council and National Water Commission, and highlights the Universitys investment in water conservation and sustainability. Flinders is raising its international profile and now has over 3,000 onshore and offshore international students from more than 100 countries. With its base in Adelaide, Flinders University has a physical presence in various regions of South Australia, Western Victoria and the Northern Territory. The Universitys activities in these regional areas support educational programs and students, particularly in medicine, nursing and other health professions, tourism, environmental management, archaeology, teacher education, marine science and aquaculture.

Chancellor Mr Stephen Gerlach AM Director Marketing and Communications Office Ms Dian Ranck P 08 8201 2962 I F 08 8201 3027 diane.ranck@flinders.edu.au Contact Details Sturt Road Bedford Park SA 5042 P 08 8201 3911 I F 08 8201 3000 admissions@flinders.edu.au Website www.flinders.edu.au Campus Locations Bedford Park Centre for Remote Health Flinders Rural Clinical School Greater Green Triangle University Department of Rural Health Lincoln Marine Science Centre Northern Territory Clinical School Northern Territory Rural Clinical School Riverland Regional Campus Victoria Square

Since opening its doors in 1975, Griffith University has come to be regarded as one of Australias most innovative tertiary institutions and one of the most influential universities in the Asia-Pacific region. Breaking with university tradition when it offered Australias first degrees in Asian and environmental studies, Griffith has grown to be a large multi-campus institution with internationally recognised strengths in teaching and research. Griffith offers more than 300 degrees in: arts, languages and criminology; business; education; engineering and information technology; environment, planning and architecture; environment and public policy; health; law; music; science; visual and creative arts. Work-integrated learning enhances student learning experiences, producing work-ready graduates who can make a real contribution to their local and international communities. Today Griffiths strategic research places it on track to be a world leader in the fields of Asian politics, trade and development; climate change adaptation; criminology; drug discovery and infectious disease; health; sustainable tourism; water science; music and the arts. Griffith is a member of Innovative Research Universities and focuses its research efforts in areas of strategic importance locally, nationally and globally. Griffith offers a distinctive learning experience that fosters global perspectives in all of its students from a curriculum engaged with international issues, to staff and student exchanges abroad, and hosting renowned scholars from around the world. Griffith has developed close partnerships with more than 150 educational institutions, many of which are world leaders. Each of Griffiths five campuses, spanning Australias fastest growing corridor from Brisbane to the Gold Coast, has specific areas of teaching and research strength and works closely with its local community. With more than 40,000 students from 124 countries, Griffith is Australias ninth largest higher education provider. Partnerships with industry, employers, organisations, governments and the wider community make Griffith a truly rich and exciting place to be a place where the next generation of researchers and professionals is being nurtured to make their own contributions to the world.

Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Ian OConnor P 07 5552 8178 I F 07 5552 8777 vc@griffith.edu.au

Chancellor Ms Leneen Forde AC Director External Relations Ms Meredith Jackson P 07 5552 7845 I F 07 5552 8517 m.jackson@griffith.edu.au Contact Details Parklands Drive Southport QLD 4215 P 07 5552 8800 I F 07 5552 8854 Website www.griffith.edu.au Campus Locations Nathan Gold Coast Logan Mt Gravatt South Bank Campus (Queensland College of Art, Griffith Film School Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith Graduate Centre)

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Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Sandra Harding P 07 4781 4165 I F 07 4781 4050 sandra.harding@jcu.edu.au

James Cook Universitys clearly defined intent is a brighter future for life in the tropics, world-wide and its purpose is to produce graduates and discoveries that make a difference. Beginning as the University College of Townsville in 1961 as part of the University of Queensland, JCU became Queenslands second autonomous University in 1970. JCU Cairns was established in 1987, JCU Singapore in 2003 and JCU Brisbane in 2006. There are study centres in Mackay, Mt Isa, and Thursday Island, with research stations at Horn Island, Mareeba, Orpheus Island, Paluma and Fletcherview near Charters Towers. Strong links are maintained with institutions in China and Fiji. The major campuses in Cairns and Townsville are located within the tropics and immediately adjacent to two of the wonders of the natural world the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest. A medium-sized university, more than 17,000 students were studying under the JCU banner in 2010, including more than 5,200 international students. In 2006 and 2007, JCU won the Queensland Premiers Export Award for Education. The Universitys graduates number some 40,000; and the 2011 edition of the Good Universities Guide awarded the University a four star ranking in both getting a full-time job and positive graduate outcomes categories. It also gave the Cairns and Townsville Campuses five star ratings for electronic support, while the Australian Universities Quality Agency in its report commended JCU for its success in nurturing a student-centred learning culture and environment. JCU is a comprehensive university, offering more than 140 undergraduate and more than 120 postgraduate courses spanning the arts, business, creative arts, education, engineering, indigenous studies, information technology, law, medicine, dentistry and health sciences, veterinary sciences, social sciences, and science. In 2010, JCU added a Master of Development Practice through its Faculty of Science and Engineering. JCUs academics are world leaders in areas as diverse as marine biology and tourism, and the quality of teaching has been recognized with academic staff winning 31 awards for teaching excellence from the Australian Learning and Teaching Council over the past four years. In 2010, the Shanghai Jiao Tong listing of the worlds top universities placed JCU in their top 400. JCU was the first university outside Europe to receive international recognition for its degrees in marine science from the International Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST). Home to more than 30 major research centres including the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, the Universitys research is grouped around four broad themes: tropical ecosystems, conservation and climate change; industries and economies in the Tropics; peoples and societies in the Tropics; and, tropical health, medicine and biosecurity. The University has firmly established itself as a world leader in environmental and ecological research in particular, and at the beginning of 2010 Thomson Reuters Essential Science Indicators (ESI) ranked JCU as one of only three Australian universities in the top 100 most frequently cited research institutions over the period January 1999 to October 2009 in the category Environment/Ecology. JCU is a member of the select group of Innovative Research Universities in Australia.

Chancellor Lt. Gen. John Grey AC (Retd) Director Media & Communications Mr Jim OBrien P 07 4781 4822 I F 07 4781 5548 jim.obrien@jcu.edu.au Contact Details Angus Smith Drive Townsville QLD 4811 P 07 4781 4111 I F 07 4779 6371 enquiriestownsville@jcu.edu.au Website www.jcu.edu.au Campus Locations Townsville Cairns Brisbane Singapore

La Trobe University is one of Australias leading teaching and research universities. The University takes a brave, bold approach to higher education and delivers socially responsible, inclusive, relevant and radical teaching, learning and research. Established in 1964 as Victorias third university, La Trobe University now includes seven campuses across the state of Victoria. Its main campus in Melbourne (Bundoora) is situated on 232 hectares of parkland only 30 minutes from the CBD, and features excellent teaching and research facilities, the outstanding La Trobe University library, residential colleges, retail outlets, sports and recreational facilities, an extensive Research and Development Park and a unique wildlife sanctuary. La Trobe is a leading provider of regional higher education in Australia, with teaching campuses located in Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga, Mildura and Shepparton. These campuses have access to the Universitys centralised services and resources, and are renowned for the inclusiveness of their on-campus communities. The campus network enables strong graduate outcomes for students in regional and rural areas and contributes significantly to the development of regional Victoria. The University prides itself on the quality of its teaching and student support services and has been ranked as the leading Victorian university for student experience (The Sweeney Research Uni Student Report, 2009). It has more than 30,000 students, including over 7,000 international students from over 100 countries, and more than 2,800 staff. La Trobe offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs through its five faculties: Law and Management; Humanities and Social Sciences; Education; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology and Engineering. La Trobe is a leading research university and a member of Innovative Research Universities which collectively attracts more than $340 million in funding per year. In 2009, La Trobe University was awarded $123.7 million by the Federal Government to establish the $97.9 million La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS) and the $88.9 million La Trobe Rural Health School (LRHS). LIMS will establish La Trobe as a research leader in the areas of molecular science, biotechnology and nanotechnology while the LRHS will substantially enhance applied research in health and aged care. La Trobe University and the Victorian Government are investing $288 million in the world-class Centre for AgriBioscience, to be situated at the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus and operational in 2012. Research conducted at AgriBio will significantly contribute to the protection of Victorias $11.8 billion agricultural sector from disease threats and focus on addressing challenges including climate change and drought. La Trobe is committed to internationalisation and is a founding member of the International Network of Universities (INU). The University has strong teaching, research and exchange links with over 250 institutions in more than 40 countries and has transnational teaching programs in a number of countries including China, France, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam. At La Trobe University, our aim is to create infinite possibilities for students, staff and the community through education and research.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Johnson P 03 9479 2000 I F 03 9471 0093 vc@latrobe.edu.au

Chancellor Professor Adrienne Clarke AC Executive Director Marketing and Engagement Ms Jacqui Martin P 03 9479 3356 I F 03 9479 1387 j.martin@latrobe.edu.au Contact Details Plenty Road Bundoora VIC 3086 P 03 9479 1111 I F 03 9478 5814 Website www.latrobe.edu.au Campus Locations Melbourne (Bundoora) Melbourne (City) Albury-Wodonga Beechworth Bendigo Mildura Shepparton

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Macquarie University is a major Australian public teaching and research university located in Sydney. Founded in 1964 by the New South Wales Government, it enjoys a beautiful 126 hectare, park-like campus close to the high-technology corridor running from Sydneys north-west to the city. The University enrols about 35,000 students across four faculties Business and Economics, Arts, Science, and Human Sciences and employs more than 2,000 staff. Macquarie is an international university, with almost 11,000 of its current students coming from more than 110 countries, and alumni found worldwide. Also affiliated with the University are several research centres, schools and institutes including the highly-regarded Macquarie Graduate School of Management. Macquarie has been consistently ranked in the top 10 universities in Australia and among the top 200-300 universities in the world by various sources. The University is led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Steven Schwartz, who has previously served as Vice-Chancellor of Brunel University in London and of Murdoch University in Western Australia. Macquarie is a modern university with many new facilities resulting from a $1 billion infrastructure and capital works program together with Government and private investment from the likes of Cochlear Limited, which recently relocated its global headquarters to the campus. Other new buildings and projects include a train station and sport and aquatic centre, Australias first post-fellowship, sub-specialty medical school and the Macquarie University Hospital. Prominent alumni include former and current state and national politicians such as Peter Andren, John Faulkner, Helen Sham-Ho, Eric Roozendaal, Peter Debnam and Tanya Plibersek; entertainers such as three founding members of The Wiggles and comedians Adam Hills and Chris Lilley; business leaders including CEO of Deutsche Bank Australia and New Zealand, Chum Darval and Chairwoman of Telstra Catherine Livingstone; and journalists Miranda Devine, Jeff McMullen and Hugh Riminton.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Steven Schwartz P 02 9850 7440 I F 02 9850 9950 vc@mq.edu.au

Chancellor The Hon Michael Egan Director Marketing Ms Kathy Vozella P 02 9850 7378 I F 02 9850 9457 kathy.vozella@mq.edu.au Contact Details Balaclava Road North Ryde NSW 2109 P 02 9850 7111 I F 02 9850 7433 Website www.mq.edu.au Campus Locations North Ryde City

The University of Melbourne is a leading centre of higher education and research in Australia, located on the fringe of Melbournes central business district in Parkville. The Universitys high rankings in independent international surveys reflect its strong research performance, excellence in learning and teaching and the intellectual and social capital accumulated over the past 155 years.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Glyn Davis AC P 03 8344 6134 I F 03 9347 5904 vc@unimelb.edu.au

The University of Melbourne is Australias top ranked university according to the Times Higher Education rankings of 2010, ranked first in teaching, research and citations. In 2010, it was also ranked 62nd in the world by the Shanghai Jiao Tong rankings of world universities, up 13 positions on 2009. Its international standing is enhanced through its membership of Universitas 21 and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities. The University has about 47,000 students, including 11,800 international students, and 7,000 staff. It offers degrees in humanities, science the arts and the professions. In 2007, the University launched the groundbreaking Melbourne Model to better equip its graduates with the breadth and depth of education they will need in their future careers. In 2010, the first students enrolled in New Generation undergraduate courses in arts, biomedicine, commerce, environments, music and science graduated from the University. The University of Melbourne offers one of Australias most comprehensive scholarship programs, both merit and equity based. The Access Melbourne program, now extended to professional graduate courses, assists more than 1,000 students each year who have experienced educational, financial or social disadvantage.Melbournes leadership in strategically important research is reflected in more than 95 research centres. Major Commonwealth-funded research centres include 11 CRCs, 12 existing ARC centres and seven awarded for funding in 2011, two NHMRC centres of clinical excellence and 19 Federation Fellowships. The University has the largest cohort of research students in Australia, with more than 3,000. For 2010 the University of Melbourne received the highest amount of Federal Government research infrastructure funding based on research performance (highest total research income, Australian Competitive Grant funding, weighted research publications, research higher degree load and completions) through the Research Block Grants. The University will also be home to the worlds first IBM Research and Development Centre. Groundbreaking research projects taking place at the University include: the development of the Bionic Eye, in collaboration with the Bionic Vision Australia consortium; the construction of a Hydrogen Car, including a highly efficient hydrogen fuelled internal combustion engine; and research into the development of the Victorian Wildfire Management Overlay, which will inform future planning policy development with regards to building in bushfire-prone areas. The University also contributes to Australias cultural dynamism through programs such as the Melbourne Theatre Company, Melbourne University Publishing, the Ian Potter Museum of Art, and Asialink. .

Chancellor Professor Elizabeth Alexander AM Director Corporate Affairs Mr John DuBois P 03 9035 4360 I F 03 9341 6027 jdubois@unimelb.edu.au Contact Details Grattan Street University of Melbourne VIC 3010 P 03 8344 4000 I F 03 8344 5104 Website www.unimelb.edu.au Campus Locations Parkville Burnley Creswick Dookie Shepparton Werribee

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Established in 1958, Monash is the youngest member of the highly-regarded Group of Eight universities. Our youthfulness shows through in the way we approach education and research. We arent wedded to convention, which means we can offer the firstclass education without the formality and conformism. We embrace change, and the concept of transformation lies at the heart of our philosophy. In the case of our students, that philosophy is not only about transforming their own lives but also making a difference to the lives of others. This desire to make a difference informs everything we do, not least of all our research. Already widely known for achievements in areas like health, accident prevention, sustainability and chemistry, Monash researchers are committed to research which has an impact well beyond the academic sphere. Their work has the potential to change peoples lives for the better, both at a local and an international level. As Australias largest university, Monash can offer advantages that few other universities are able to match global reach, outstanding facilities, an extensive range of courses, access to a broad and active alumni network, wide-ranging student support services and a strong student community (to name just a few). While were large, we dont let our students get lost in the crowd. We are not the dreaded qualification factory. In fact, were the opposite. We make sure our students work towards much more than a piece of paper at the end of their studies. And the Monash Passport plays a big part in making this possible. Our education model the Monash Passport consists of five programs made up of a number of units and opportunities. The programs give students the chance to turn theory into action through volunteering, internships and industry-based learning programs; form a broader world-view by gaining international experience; get deeper into a career, sooner, by acquiring knowledge and skills across disciplines outside their own; immerse themselves in research from the very first day of their degree; and to simply access more options while theyre studying so they have more options when they graduate. Weve used the word Passport to describe our approach to education because a passport gives us the freedom to experience the world, and to be changed by it. It also enables us to shape a better world. With the Monash Passport students develop the skills and abilities they need to make a difference.

Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Ed Byrne AO P 03 9902 9851 I F 03 9905 2096 ed.byrne@monash.edu

Chancellor Dr Alan Finkel AM Director Marketing & Communications Ms Dorothy Albrecht P 03 9903 5022 I F 03 9903 1298 dorothy.albrecht@monash.edu Contact Details Wellington Road Clayton VIC 3800 P 03 9902 6000 I F 03 9905 4007 Website www.monash.edu Campus Locations Berwick Caulfield Clayton Gippsland Parkville Peninsula Sunway, Malaysia Johannesburg, South Africa Prato, Italy

Murdoch University helps people discover their potential, opening them up to new possibilities. The University has an outstanding reputation as an institution that provides students with a quality education and recognised academic standing within an engaging and caring environment.
Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Gary Martin P 08 9360 6300 I F 08 9360 2931 g.martin@murdoch.edu.au

Murdoch has a vision to be a prominent and influential research-intensive university renowned for its teaching quality and research excellence; promoting intellectual independence and social and scientific critique within a supportive and sustainable environment for students and staff; and engaging with and benefiting local, national and international communities. As a member of Innovative Research Universities (Australia), Murdoch University prides itself on innovation and quality higher education that can be applied on a global level. Our researchers work with industry to identify and tackle some of the greatest challenges facing Australia and the world in the 21st Century in fields such as Asia, water, renewable energy, agriculture and biotechnology and social justice. Underscoring Murdochs growing international presence and reputation, student enrolments have increased to around 18,500 students. Courses are offered at campuses in Murdoch, Rockingham and Peel as well as in Singapore, Malaysia and Dubai. Murdoch University has a wide range of courses, with state-of-the art facilities such as a fully operational veterinary clinic, fully equipped TV and radio studios, a practising chiropractic clinic and a world-class moot court. Murdoch remains one of the most inclusive universities in the country gaining five stars in the Good Universities Guide for access by equity groups, whilst maintaining its excellent achievement of four stars for employment outcomes for graduates and its consistently excellent performance for all indicators of teaching quality and student experience.

Chancellor Mr Terry Budge Pro Vice Chancellor Student Services, Marketing and Development Dr Lianne Cretney-Barnes P 08 9360 7620 I F 08 9310 4233 l.cretney-barnes@murdoch.edu.au Contact Details South Street Murdoch WA 6150 P 08 9360 6000 I F 08 9310 4233 Website www.murdoch.edu.au Campus Locations Murdoch Rockingham Peel Dubai Kuala Lumpur Singapore

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The University of New England (UNE) was Australias first regional university. Founded with strong community support, UNE continues to be an integral part of research and learning in many regional, metropolitan and international communities. The Universitys campus is located at Armidale, NSW, halfway between Sydney and Brisbane, on 260 hectares of bushland and includes the historic homestead Booloominbah. UNE has a range of international and national partnerships, as well as ten regional centres throughout northern New South Wales. UNE offers, via flexible teaching and learning, a diverse and attractive portfolio of professional courses in education and health (including the School of Rural Medicine, established in 2008); in the general areas of economics, business and law; in the social and behavioural sciences; and in the natural, rural and environmental sciences. These courses complement the universitys considerable reputation across the traditional disciplines of the arts and sciences. UNEs postgraduate programs, which are offered across all faculties, are internationally recognised for their excellence in research. UNE is one of the largest and most experienced providers of off-campus tertiary education in Australia. In 2010, there were a total of 18,452 students enrolled, 14,200 of whom studied by distance mode. On-campus students enjoy relatively small class sizes and strong interaction with teaching staff. With about half of these students living on campus in residential accommodation, UNE offers a vibrant college community, providing networks of friends, academic support and social and sporting activities. An outstanding university library, specialist faculty libraries and state-of-the-art computer facilities equip both on-campus and off-campus students with essential resources for study. Personalised support is available for academic skills and careers advice. UNE also has sporting facilities that are the envy of its city counterparts. The University has several research institutes in areas including animal genetics and breeding; genetics and bioinformatics; agriculture and law; rural futures; local government; ecological economics and water policy; small and medium enterprises; and environmental dispute resolution. UNE has strong industry links that are reflected in its major roles in Cooperative Research Centres for poultry, sheep, cotton, weeds, beef, viticulture and irrigation.

Vice-Chancellor and CEO Professor James Barber P 02 6773 2004 I F 02 6773 3710 vc@une.edu.au

Chancellor The Hon Richard Torbay MP Director Marketing and Public Affairs Ms Ingrid Rothe P 02 6773 3402 I F 02 6773 5131 irothe@une.edu.au Contact Details Elm Avenue Armidale NSW 2351 P 02 6773 3333 I F 02 6773 3122 Website www.une.edu.au

The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is one of Australias leading research and teaching universities, renowned for the quality of its graduates and its commitment to new and creative approaches to education and research. It is a founding member of the prestigious Group of Eight research intensive universities in Australia, and a member of the Universitas 21 international consortium.
Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Fred Hilmer AO P 02 9385 2788 I F 02 9385 1949 vice-chancellor@unsw.edu.au

Established in 1949, UNSW has expanded rapidly and now has more than 44,000 students, including around 9,000 international students from 130 countries. The university has developed an extensive network of alumni chapters throughout Asia. The main UNSW campus is located on a 38-hectare site at Kensington, seven kilometres from the centre of the Sydney. Other campuses are the College of Fine Arts (Paddington), UNSW@ADFA (Canberra), and sub-campuses at Randwick and Coogee, as well as research stations around NSW. UNSW has a broad disciplinary base, offering more than 600 undergraduate and 300 postgraduate programs across the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences; Built Environment; Engineering; Law; Medicine; Science; College of Fine Arts; UNSW@ADFA and the Australian School of Business. The university is host to groundbreaking research in fields as diverse as quantum computing, molecular engineering, photovoltaics, robotics, biomedical research, financial markets and design and interactive cinema. It has strong collaborative links with industry and business, consistently performing at the top nationally in Australian Research Council Industry Linkage Grants. UNSW expertise is also regularly sought after by business and government for a wide range of consultancy and training services. UNSW has identified environmental sustainability as one of its strategic priorities. The universitys Climate Change Research Centre is the largest centre of its kind bringing together more than 60 researchers from various disciplines. UNSW has close to 100 centres focusing on research, teaching, and community outreach. Its research centres foster multidisciplinary research and include national centres such as the National Centre in HIV Epidemiology and Research; ARC Centres of Excellence such as the Centre for Advanced Silicon Photovoltaics and Photonics; and university centres such as Brain Sciences UNSW. In 2010, UNSW officially opened the Lowy Centre for Cancer Research, the largest integrated cancer research institute in the Southern Hemisphere. The university is a member of 15 Cooperative Research Centres and is affiliated with a number of prestigious medical research institutes, including the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute.

Chancellor Mr David Gonski AC Director Communications Ms Judy Brookman P 02 9385 3249 I F 02 9385 1683 j.brookman@unsw.edu.au Contact Details Kensington NSW 2052 P 02 9385 1000 I F 02 9385 2000 Website www.unsw.edu.au Campus Locations Kensington College of Fine Arts, Paddington UNSW@ADFA, Canberra Randwick Coogee

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The University of Newcastle is a national and international leader in teaching and research. With a reputation for progressive teaching and learning, our 35,000 students benefit from the latest in teaching practices and technology. Problem-based learning, first pioneered by the university some 25 years ago, forms the basis of degree programs in medicine, engineering, architecture, nursing, social work and law.
Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Nicholas Saunders P 02 4921 5101 I F 02 4921 5115 vc@newcastle.edu.au

Our blended learning environment of academic and professional training produces graduates who are career-ready, with professional knowledge, skills and attitudes. We have on staff national and state recipients of Teacher of the Year awards, as well as citation and award winners from the prestigious Australian Learning and Teaching Council. Practical work placement is an assessable part of many of our degree programs and gives graduates a competitive edge when entering the workforce. Our graduates have some of the highest starting salaries in Australia, and 75 per cent of our bachelor graduates secure a full-time job within four months of finishing their studies. Ranked in Australias top 10 universities, we undertake research that makes an impact on the world. Our strengths are in health, energy and environment, and science and engineering, and we are home to many of the worlds leading researchers. The university is at the forefront of national energy research. With Australian Government support, the university has established the Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER), an energy research facility on a scale unmatched by any university in the country. We are also a member of Innovative Research Universities. Together with Hunter New England Health and the community, we have established the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) the only medical research institute in regional Australia. The university hosts extensive partnerships locally and overseas, matching intellectual capital with commercial needs. Our commercial arm, Newcastle Innovation, works with industry to transfer knowledge, technology, and scientific research from the university to commercial partners. Our campuses are close to some of Australias most beautiful beaches, and our Newcastle campus is set on 140 hectares of natural bushland. We offer students great facilities as well as a great lifestyle. In fact, Newcastle was the only Australian city to be named on Lonely Planets Top 10 Cities list in its Best in Travel 2011 guide. The university is part of the Elite Athlete Friendly Universities Network run through the Australian Institute of Sport. The University of Newcastle has campuses at Newcastle, the Central Coast and Port Macquarie. Our Conservatorium of Music and purpose-designed Graduate School of Business are located in the Newcastle city precinct. We also have a presence in Singapore and Sydney.

Chancellor Professor Trevor Waring AM Director Marketing and Public Relations Ms Andrea Hammond P 02 4921 6331 I F 02 4921 6400
andrea.hammond@newcastle.edu.au

Contact Details University Drive Callaghan NSW 2308 P 02 4921 5000 I F 02 4985 4200 enquirycentre@newcastle.edu.au Website www.newcastle.edu.au Campus Locations Newcastle (Callaghan) Central Coast (Ourimbah) Port Macquarie Singapore Sydney

Starting from small beginnings in Fremantle of just 35 postgraduate Education students in 1992, The University of Notre Dame Australia now has over 7000 students enrolled on its three campuses in Fremantle, Sydney and Broome. Notre Dame is a Catholic university awarding undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in arts, business, education, health- including nursing, medicine and physiotherapy, law, science, theology and philosophy. Notre Dame aims to be one of the best Catholic universities in the world. The Universitys founding partner was the University of Notre Dame in the United States (NDUS), one of the worlds great Catholic universities and the benchmark for UNDA. The Objects of the University as stated in an Act of Parliament, serve to define the unique culture, identity and purpose of the University as an institution committed to free intellectual inquiry. Specific goals are grouped under the four headings of Excellence: in teaching, in scholarship and research, in training for the professions, and in pastoral care. The University has also assumed a special role in the education of, and service to, the indigenous people of northern Australia. Our Broome Campus is dedicated to reconciliation and through our Schools and The Nulungu Centre for Indigenous Studies provides excellence in teaching, research and in the valuing of community based Indigenous knowledge. Students are admitted to Notre Dame through an application made directly to the University. Notre Dame is not a member of either of the tertiary admissions centres in Western Australia or New South Wales (TISC or UAC), but does have close relations with the Curriculum Council of WA and the Board of Studies in NSW. Each student that applies is personally interviewed and their school and community achievements as well as their grades are taken into consideration. The Universitys three campuses, in Fremantle, Sydney and Broome are strikingly beautiful and very convenient. They provide an ideal setting for a first-class undergraduate university experience.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Celia Hammond P 08 9433 0850 I F 08 9433 0855 vc@nd.edu.au

Chancellor Mr Terence Tobin QC Chief Operating Officer Mr Peter Tranter P 08 9433 0644 I F 08 9433 0855 peter.tranter@nd.edu.au Contact Details 19 Mouat St Fremantle WA 6959 P 08 9433 0555 I F 08 9433 0544 enquiries@nd.edu.au Website www.nd.edu.au Campus Locations Fremantle Sydney Broome

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The University of Queensland (UQ) is a leading Australian and international learning and research institution. UQ has won more Australian Teaching and Learning Council Awards for Teaching Excellence than any other university in the country and attracts the vast majority of Queenslands highest academic achievers, as well as top interstate and overseas students.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Greenfield AO P 07 3365 1300 I F 07 3365 1266 vc@uq.edu.au

UQs 190,000 graduates include a Nobel laureate, an Academy Award winner and leaders in government, law, science, public service and the arts. It has six faculties and more than 40,700 students including one of Australias largest PhD enrolments and more than 10,000 international students from more than 120 nations. In 2010, 4374 research higher degree students were enrolled at UQ (3,837 PhD and 537 MPhils). The University celebrated its 9000th PhD graduation at its December 2010 graduation ceremonies. For the five years until 2010, UQ has received the third-highest federal funding for research of all Australian universities. It was the cradle of breakthrough research leading to the worlds first cervical cancer vaccine. In recent years, UQ has created more world-class research institutes than any other Australian university. These are the Institute for Molecular Bioscience; the Queensland Brain Institute; the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology; the Sustainable Minerals Institute; the Diamantina Institute for Cancer, Immunology and Metabolic Medicine; the Institute for Social Science Research; the Global Change Institute; and the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation. There are also 16 faculty-level centres and 80 specialised centres within schools at UQ. UQ ranks first among Australian universities for licence income, value of equity holdings and invention disclosures, new Australian patents and active start-up companies. Established by UQ in 1984, UQs largest commercialisation company, UniQuest, is widely recognised as one of Australias largest and most successful university commercialisation groups. Working with agencies such as AusAID, NZAID, the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank, UniQuest has developed and implemented more than 400 projects in 46 countries throughout the Pacific, South-East Asia, the Indian sub-continent and Africa. UQ is committed to developing state-of-the-art learning spaces that are in step with industry demands and expectations. Facilities, such as the $96 million Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence (PACE) precinct, which adjoins the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane, and the new $100 million School of Veterinary Science at the Gatton campus, grant students access to world-class researchers and industry professionals. The UQ Graduate School aims to increase the number of students enrolled in research higher degrees at UQ through the UQ Advantage. Designed to ensure a well-rounded study experience, the concept allows students to embrace a culture of research excellence while at the same time acquiring the skills likely to increase their prospects of employment in non-academic fields.

Chancellor Mr John Story Director Office of Marketing and Communications Mr Graham Bethune P 07 3365 6062 I F 07 3365 6061 g.bethune@uq.edu.au Contact Details St Lucia QLD 4072 P 07 3365 1111 I F 07 3365 1100
marketing.communications@uq.edu.au

Website www.uq.edu.au Campus Locations St Lucia Ipswich Gatton Herston

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is a leading Australian university with a strong professional emphasis in its course profile and a rapidly developing research reputation. With an annual budget of $772 million, QUT enrols nearly 40,000 students. QUTs courses are in high demand, and graduates enjoy excellent job and career outcomes. Academic programs from bachelor degree to PhD are offered in: built environment and engineering, business, creative industries, education, health, science and technology, and law. Some 20 per cent of total enrolments are at postgraduate level, and 15 per cent of our students come from overseas. QUT is recognised nationally and internationally for the relevance of its teaching and research to industry, the professions and the broader community. The universitys real world positioning is also underpinned by close relationships with employers and professional bodies, which provide students with a unique balance of theory and practical skills. QUT makes extensive and innovative use of technology to enhance student learning, and QUT academics led national awards for university teaching in 2010. Over the past decade, QUT has greatly expanded its research and international profile. It hosts two commonwealth-funded cooperative research centres (wound management and engineering asset management) and is a participant in seven others. It has established Queenslands first Confucius Institute and hosts the AustralianCanadian Prostate Cancer Research Alliance, the ARC Centre of Excellence for Creative Industries and Innovation, the Syngenta Centre for Sugarcane Biofuel Development, the Microsoft eResearch Centre, AusSun Research Lab and the Australian Research Centre for Aerospace Automation. QUTs commercialisation company, bluebox, develops and manages commercial relationships between QUT and industry. Major institutes in the areas of health and biomedical innovation, science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and creative industries, draw in researchers to work together, and with external partners, to solve some of the major challenges of our time. Based in Brisbane, QUT has three campuses: at Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove in the inner city, and at Caboolture north of the city. The Gardens Point campus will be transformed over the next two years as a new $231 million Science and Technology Precinct is created. At Kelvin Grove, a modern urban village development is integrating the campus with the community, bringing together residential, educational, retail, health and recreational facilities. QUT is a member of the Australian Technology Network of universities, along with RMIT, UTS, UniSA and Curtin.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Coaldrake AO P 07 3138 8086 I F 07 3138 4061 p.coaldrake@qut.edu.au

Chancellor Major General Peter Arnison (Retd) AC CVO Director Marketing and Communication Mr Tony Wilson P 07 3138 2386 I F 07 3138 0082 t.wilson@qut.edu.au Contact Details 2 George Street Brisbane QLD 4000 P 07 3138 2000 qutinformation@qut.edu.au Website www.qut.edu.au Campus Locations Gardens Point Kelvin Grove Caboolture

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RMIT is a global university of technology and design, focused on creating solutions that transform the future for the benefit of people and their environments. RMIT University enjoys an international reputation for excellence in professional and practical educational programs and high quality outcome-oriented research. One of Australias original educational institutions founded in 1887, RMIT is now the nations largest tertiary institution. The University offers an extensive range of postgraduate, undergraduate and vocational programs. Learning pathways between higher education and vocational education provide students with flexible entry opportunities, or the option of qualifications combining the best of both. RMIT is a leader in architecture, building and design, creative arts, communications, engineering, information technology, and global studies. RMIT is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for engineering and technology in the 2010 QS World University Rankings and in the top 10 worlds best architecture universities according to Construction Week Online magazine. RMIT prides itself on the strong industry links it has forged over its 124-year history. Collaboration with industry is integral to the Universitys leadership in applied research and education, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates. As a result, RMIT graduates enjoy aboveaverage employment rates and are valued by employers around the world for their leadership skills and work readiness. All RMIT educational programs include work or clinical experience, industry projects, internships and opportunities for overseas study and placements, ensuring that graduates are equipped with the skills and insight that employers value in the ever-changing global economy. Its links with employers and universities across the world provide a global passport for students and staff by enabling them to benefit from exchange, work placements, study or research in other countries. A range of scholarships are available to support education and research. RMIT has three Melbourne campuses in the central business district and in Brunswick and Bundoora in the citys northern suburbs and campuses in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. With significant partnerships in Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and Singapore, RMIT has a strong educational presence in the Asia-Pacific region. The RMIT community is diverse. The Universitys total student population of more than 70,000 includes 25,000 international students, of whom 15,000 are taught offshore (5,000 at RMIT Vietnam). Students benefit from a learning environment which is intellectually stimulating and distinctive, and which has strong connections with contemporary professional practice. RMIT has four Research Institutes Design; Global Cities; Platform Technologies; and Health Innovations that represent established areas of University expertise. These Institutes, together with other research groups in the University, are concerned with addressing the problems and needs of industry and communities world-wide. As a member of the Australian Technology Network of universities, RMIT is on target to achieve a major commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25 per cent below 2007 levels over the next 12 years. RMIT is also a Fair Trade University.

Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Margaret Gardner AO P 03 9925 1999 I F 03 9925 3185 vc@rmit.edu.au

Chancellor Dr Ziggy Switowski Executive Director Marketing and Communications Mr Cratis Hippocrates P 03 9925 5011 I F 03 9925 5029 cratis.hippocrates@rmit.edu.au Contact Details 124 La Trobe Street Melbourne VIC 3000 P 03 9925 2000 I F 03 9925 3185 study@rmit.edu.au Website www.rmit.edu.au Campus Locations City Brunswick Bundoora Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City

The University of South Australia (UniSA) is a modern and innovative institution known for its strong and engaged research and experientially based teaching and learning conducted in partnership with industry and the professions. The University offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the sciences, engineering, social and health sciences and the arts. Programs are designed to expose students to learning opportunities that maximise their understanding and application of both theoretical and practical knowledge. These opportunities include working in research-enriched environments with world-leading researchers, placementbased learning and learning through service to the community. The University fosters an intellectually rigorous research environment and has 6 research institutes, each with the multidisciplinary capacity to address questions in priority areas such as sustainability, the social and biological determinants of health and Indigenous health, telecommunications, marketing science, materials and mineral science and social science research. The University has 17 research centres and is a key partner in 8 Cooperative Research Centres. Emerging research priorities include population health, defence and security, Asian business and Muslim/non-Muslim understanding. UniSA has emerged as a progressive research leader, ranking in the top one-third of Australian universities for its research, and more than doubling its research income in the past five years. The Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment, based at the University of South Australia, has recently been awarded $29 million in Australian government funding and will attract a further $150 million from industry partners, and the Institute for Telecommunications Research has recently been awarded a $5 million Australian Space Research Program grant; with industry support this will be worth $12 million over the next two and a half years. UniSAs teaching and research are widely recognised; for example, its Division of Business is one of only 129 business schools world-wide, including only eight in Australia, to have its programs accredited by the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). UniSA is characterised by the diversity of its student population of its 37,000 students 14,000 are international, half of whom study in Adelaide. The University is committed to reconciliation, bridging inter-cultural conflict, and making education more accessible. It is the host for the National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education and the International Centre for Muslim and non-Muslim Understanding. The University operates four campuses in metropolitan Adelaide and the Centre for Regional Engagement in Whyalla, which was established as part of the Universitys commitment to developing sustainable regional communities. The 2009 audit by the Australian Universities Quality Agency emphasised that the University is responding quickly and effectively to the forces transforming universities. It has been able to effect whole of institution change in its approaches to teaching and learning, has been successful in building a focused and concentrated research culture and has shown itself able to communicate new directions clearly and to engage and inspire staff at all levels of the University.
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Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Peter Hj P 08 8302 0500 I F 08 8302 0501 peter.hoj@unisa.edu.au

Chancellor Dr Ian Gould Director Marketing and Development Unit Mr Alan Brideson P 08 8302 0625 I F 08 8302 0669 alan.brideson@unisa.edu.au Contact Details Adelaide SA 5001 P 08 8302 6611 I F 08 8302 2466 Website www.unisa.edu.au Campus Locations City East City West Magill Mawson Lakes Whyalla

Southern Cross University is a multi-campus regional University with a vibrant profile of engaged teaching and research. It has a student population of more than 16,000 people studying at its eastern seaboard campuses, or with collaborating institutions both within Australia and internationally. The University has a strong capacity in distance education delivery.
Vice Chancellor and President Professor Peter Lee P 02 6620 3703 I F 02 6622 1789 vc@scu.edu.au

Chancellor The Hon John Dowd AO QC Executive Director Community and Corporate Relations Helen Hughes P 02 6620 3506 I F 02 6622 3195 hhughes@scu.edu.au Contact Details Military Road Lismore NSW 2480 P 02 6620 3000 I F 02 6620 3700 Website www.scu.edu.au Campus Locations Lismore Coffs Harbour Gold Coast & Tweed Heads

Southern Cross University is growing, with a new campus at the southern Gold Coast serving a region experiencing rapid population growth yet under-represented in higher education attainment. Undergraduate degrees within the Faculty of Business and Law are taught in the foundation building of the campus, with degrees in education, health sciences, social science and postgraduate business taught nearby at two Tweed Heads facilities. The University plans to consolidate and grow these operations as the southern Gold Coast campus expands. The Universitys Lismore campus is set on 75 lush hectares and houses the majority of the Universitys academic and research units. Specialist laboratories and teaching spaces for environmental science, health and human sciences, law, visual arts and contemporary music are located at Lismore campus, which draws on the vibrant Northern Rivers arts scene for creativity and inspiration. The Southern Cross University Coffs Harbour campus is part of an educational precinct which includes the Coffs Harbour Senior College and North Coast TAFE. Psychology and information technology degrees are unique to Coffs Harbour campus. Degrees in business, social science, education, hotel and resort management and nursing are also taught here. The University also delivers tourism courses at The Hotel Sydney in partnership with Mulpha Australia. Southern Cross University draws on issues of relevance to its regions to develop internationally significant research capabilities. It has particular research strengths in environmental and plant sciences including wetland revitalisation and cetacean research, and operates the National Marine Science Centre at Coffs Harbour. Formal research partnerships exist with other universities, research organisations and industries in Australia and overseas, and the university is an active participant in seven Co-operative Research Centres.

The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) has forged a reputation as one of Australias leading providers of on-campus and distance education programs in Australia. With more than 75 per cent of students studying via distance or online, USQ is at the cutting edge of flexible delivery of resources and technology. USQ is a young dynamic university located in three thriving regional locations across Southern Queensland Australia: Toowoomba campus; Fraser Coast campus and Springfield campus (near Brisbane). The dynamic nature of USQ allows it to remain relevant to global trends. From Arts, including Creative Arts, Business and Education to Sciences, Engineering and Surveying, the University continues to develop programs and courses that reflect the changing needs of society. Many of these programs are offered on-campus, on-line and via distance education. The close association USQ has with industries and communities ensure its programs are current and relevant and that its graduates have all the knowledge and skills required to make them work ready. USQ has a diverse student population, and with enrolments of more than 26,000 students representing around 120 nationalities, USQ is the most multicultural university (per capita) in Australia. With study centres in Africa, Europe and throughout Asia, USQ also attracts many international students to its campuses. To improve student access to higher education, USQ has introduced a range of innovative programs including Head Start for secondary school students, a Tertiary Preparation Program for those who have been away from studies for some time, UniPrep and English Language Programs to assist international students. The University also has an Elite Athletes Program and a study support program for students through its Centre for Australian Indigenous Knowledges. USQ is home to the Australian Digital Futures Institute (ADFI). ADFI is a research and innovation institute and aims to contribute both to the Learning and Teaching agenda (through support of USQs teaching and learning technology requirements), and to the Research agenda (through contributing to the eResearch requirements of USQ research centres). In addition, it contributes directly to USQs visibility and prestige through forming strong links and networks nationally and internationally with likeminded individuals and groups. Research is a priority at USQ and the university is proud of its internationally renowned research centres covering areas such as sustainable catchments, engineering fibre composites, rural and remote area health, systems biology, computational engineering, engineering in agriculture and public memory research. As the University of Southern Queensland continues its growth, success and future development, the strong commitment it has to student learning and to its high standard of academic programs continue to be part of the universitys plan for shared partnerships and a sustainable future.
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Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Bill Lovegrove P 07 4631 2168 I F 07 4631 2782 vc@usq.edu.au

Chancellor Mrs Roberta (Bobbie) Brazil Director Corporate Communications Dr Aidan Burke P 07 4631 2313 I F 07 4631 1705 Aidan.Burke@usq.edu.au

Contact Details West Street Toowoomba QLD 4350 P 07 4631 2100 I F 07 4631 2893 Website www.usq.edu.au Campus Locations Toowoomba Fraser Coast Springfield

The University of the Sunshine Coast promises the best of both worlds: a quality university experience and a relaxed lifestyle. The University serves primarily the growing Sunshine Coast region which has some of the worlds best surf beaches, but its catchment extends from Brisbanes northern suburbs to Bundaberg. Founded in 1996, USC now has 8,000 students (13 per cent from overseas) and is Australias fastest growing university, with plans to double enrolment in the next decade. First preference applications for undergraduate entry in 2011 were 11 per cent above the previous year. The growing student body and alumni, and strong engagement with the region continue to enhance the Universitys reputation. The modern campus at Sippy Downs, an hour north of Brisbane, features awardwinning academic buildings, cafes and sporting amenities, including Olympic-standard athletics track, pool, and major sports stadium. Bordering a nature reserve, the sustainable campus is shared with wildlife, including kangaroos. Private student accommodation adjoins the campus. More than 100 degrees and postgraduate programs are offered in the disciplines of: business and information technology; communication and design; education; health; humanities and social sciences; and science and engineering. Most degrees can include minors in sustainability or entrepreneurship, and students are encouraged to complete part of their study overseas. The University rates five stars in the Good Universities Guide 2011 for teaching quality, valuing face-to-face teaching and a more personal relationship with students. It has been consistently recognised with Australian Learning and Teaching Council awards. Research focuses on sustainability, regional engagement and health, with established excellence in climate change adaptation, aquaculture, tropical forestry, and sport and exercise. Significant projects include tuna spawning in captivity (as part of Australian Seafood CRC), and developing fast-growth tropical hardwood forests which enhance carbon sequestration. USCs Innovation Centre facilitates connections between the University and regional businesses, and has been instrumental in many start-up enterprises. The USC Art Gallery attracts 15,000 visitors a year. In its short history, the University has made a significant impact on the economic and cultural development of the Sunshine Coast region.

Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Greg Hill P 07 5430 1101 I F 07 5430 1105 ghill@usc.edu.au

Chancellor Mr John M Dobson OAM Director Marketing and Communications Mr Peter Hinton P 07 5430 1116 I F 07 5430 1187 phinton@usc.edu.au Contact Details 90 Sippy Downs Drive Sippy Downs QLD 4556 P 07 5430 1234 I F 07 5430 1111 information@usc.edu.au Website www.usc.edu.au

Swinburne is an innovative education institution that provides quality career-oriented education. Our strong technological base and links with industry are complemented by innovative research centres and strong international partnerships. Swinburne has more than 30,000 full-time equivalent students studying across five campuses, and more than 2,500 staff. There is also a campus in Kuching, Sarawak, East Malaysia which has over 2,400 students. As a dual-sector university we offer programs from apprenticeships through to PhDs. A unique learning environment places a strong emphasis on building careerready graduates, with more than 15,000 students studying in the workplace through Swinburnes pioneering Industry-Based Learning program. Swinburne is the first university in Australia to offer a guaranteed institution-wide articulation program. The Guaranteed Entry Scheme gives students guaranteed entry into an undergraduate program when they enrol in a Swinburne TAFE diploma or advanced diploma. Our Higher Education programs run along a highly-commended Professional Learning Model. The model enhances Swinburnes traditional focus on real-world learning and industry-linked teaching. It aims to provide undergraduates with flexibility and opportunity, through career assistance, elective units to diversify career profile, work-integrated learning opportunities, options to pace (accelerate or spread) study, industry-oriented projects and cross-discipline study options. Swinburne is ranked one of the top 500 universities in the world by both The Times Higher Education QS World University Ranking and the Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities. Over the past few years Swinburne has consistently ranked as one of the top universities in Melbourne for teaching quality and graduate satisfaction in the Good Universities Guide. Our researchers have earned a reputation for high-impact research, with strengths in advanced manufacturing technologies, astrophysics, biotechnology, cognitive sciences, computing, design, micro and nano-engineering, optics and applied laser technology, and social sustainability and wellbeing. We are committed to being one of the top ten research institutions in Australia and have strategically invested more than $250 million in infrastructure and research to strengthen the Universitys reputation for research teaching and excellence. Internationally we have formed important partnerships in China, India and Vietnam. Swinburne has formal exchange arrangements with over 80 countries around the world and our student mobility rate is higher than the national average. Swinburne is also a member of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities and the Community Colleges for International Development.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Linda Kristjanson P 03 9214 8163 I F 03 9818 3649 vc@swin.edu.au

Chancellor Mr Bill Scales AO Associate Director, Media and Communications Ms Heather Crosling P 03 9214 5968 I F 03 9214 5483 hcrosling@swin.edu.au Contact Details Wakefield Street Hawthorn VIC 3122 P 03 9214 8000 I F 03 9819 5454 info@swin.edu.au Website www.swinburne.edu.au Campus Locations Croydon Hawthorn Lilydale Prahran Sarawak, Malaysia Wantirna

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Students and researchers come to the University of Sydney from all over the world and from all backgrounds, to prepare for a life of challenge and change. We are committed to maximising the potential of everyone who works and studies here, providing a unique breadth of disciplines for our nearly 50,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students. This offers them a wide scope for personal development, as well as the opportunity to study in a cross-disciplinary environment. Our students are intimately involved in University life, from social clubs to having a strong voice in University decision-making. Every year since 2006, the National Union of Students has voted us number one in providing the most consistent support for student life and representation. This involvement sets us apart from our Australian peers, generating a unique on-campus buzz. We constantly build on the innovations of our alumni, who include: Australias first Prime Minister, Sir Edmund Barton; designer of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, JJ C Bradfield; Aboriginal leader, Dr Charles Perkins; High Court Judge, The Hon Justice Michael Kirby; author, intellectual and teacher, Professor Germaine Greer; pioneering cardiac surgeon Dr Victor Chang; and renowned theatre director, Neil Armfield. They have all benefited from the Universitys determination to develop curious minds that are ready to embrace challenges and engage with new ideas. Close to the heart of Australias largest and most international city, our central campus blends neo-gothic sandstone with contemporary, state-of-the-art teaching, research and student support facilities, such as the new Law Building which overlooks Victoria Park and beyond, to the CBD. As a community we drive ourselves to find new ways to be accountable to the public and to reach beyond our campuses to improve the lives of those who never enter our classrooms or laboratories. Our award-winning researchers pursue cutting-edge breakthroughs that affect everyone reaching across disciplinary barriers to find unique solutions; from public health to environmental sustainability. Studying alongside these top researchers, and in some cases contributing to their research, exposes Sydney students to excellence and challenges them to succeed as leaders in whatever career field they choose. With the largest library collection in the southern hemisphere, we also provide students, staff and the greater public with extensive cultural assets including the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Sydney College of the Arts and the Seymour Theatre Centre, along with world-class collections of archaeological antiquities, natural history, ethnography and Australian art.

Vice-Chancellor and Principal Dr Michael Spence P 02 9351 5051 I F 02 9351 4596 vice.chancellor@sydney.edu.au

Chancellor Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO Director - Corporate Media Relations Mr Andrew Potter P 02 9351 4138 I F 02 9351 3737 andrew.potter@sydney.edu.au Contact Details Sydney NSW 2006 P 02 9351 2222 I F 02 9351 4607 Website www.sydney.edu.au Campus Locations Camperdown & Darlington Burren Street Camden Cumberland Mallett Street Surry Hills Sydney College of the Arts Sydney Conservatorium of Music

The University of Tasmania (UTAS) is the States only university as well as an Australian institution of international standing. Through its campuses in Hobart, Launceston and the Cradle Coast, UTAS engages with the Tasmanian community and utilises the very best of its unique environment and the islands natural and built resources to deliver quality higher education and research.
Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Peter Rathjen P 03 6226 2002 I F 03 6226 2001 vice.chancellor@utas.edu.au

From the time it was founded in 1890, UTAS has been pivotal to the development of Tasmania and Tasmanians and now its reach and impact extends across Australia and around the world. It has a growing student population of approximately 26,500 with more than 6,000 international students drawn from over 80 countries. UTAS has transnational education programs in Malaysia, China, Hong Kong and Kuwait. UTAS also works with institutions around the world to offer students an international experience, with 70 exchange arrangements in place with 30 countries. UTAS graduates are keenly sought: a degree from UTAS is an internationally respected qualification and one that opens doors to a myriad of opportunities. UTAS offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs and while its teaching, learning and research is global in scope, it also takes direction from Tasmanias distinctiveness. Its location ensures a close affiliation with Antarctic and Southern Ocean science, including a strong focus on climate change. The Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies was established in January 2010 to expand research strengths and explore new opportunities. UTAS also has excellence in population and health research, through the Menzies Research Institute, and is the key provider of maritime research and teaching through the Australian Maritime College. UTAS also includes the Centre of Excellence in Ore Deposits, a collaboration between the Australian Government, the minerals industry and university partners, and the Australian Centre for Research on Separation Science. The Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre and the CRC for Forestry are housed at UTAS and it is also a member of the Bushfire, Aquafin, Sustainable Tourism and Smart Internet Technology CRCs. UTAS has a unique and comprehensive partnership agreement with the Tasmanian Government a long-term collaboration for the benefit of Tasmanias economic, social and cultural growth. It also has established partnerships with state, federal and local governments and with business and industry through the Tasmanian Institute for Agricultural Research; the Tasmanian Electronic Commerce Centre; the Tasmanian Institute for Law Enforcement Studies; the Law Reform Institute; and the Australian Innovation Research Centre.
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Chancellor Mr Damian Bugg AM QC Manager Communications and Media Ms Moya Fyfe P 03 6226 2124 I F 03 6226 2001 moya.fyfe@utas.edu.au Contact Details Churchill Avenue Sandy Bay TAS 7005 P 03 6226 2999 I F 03 6226 2018 media.office@utas.edu.au Website www.utas.edu.au Campus Locations Sandy Bay Cradle Coast Newnham

The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) is located in the heart of one of the worlds most vibrant, multicultural cities. Like Sydney, UTS is young and dynamic. We are renowned for our practice oriented teaching programs, our focus on high impact research, and our strong, enduring partnerships with industry and the professions. Our city campus is situated in Sydneys central business district and neighbours the nations largest creative industries precinct. Our location provides us with easy access to Australias major corporations as well as the high-tech and creative industries. Our global, practice oriented learning model has made us a recognised leader in teaching and learning. In recent years, UTS has been consistently top ranked by the Australian Government for teaching excellence. We combine high quality learning with professional practice to ensure students reach their full personal and career potential, making UTS degrees highly prized and UTS graduates among the most employable here and overseas. UTS has over 30,000 undergraduate and postgraduate (coursework and research) students, and is home to some 7,000 international students from more than 115 countries around the world. And with a teaching model founded on discovery, creativity and collaboration, UTS is striving to be a world leader in its areas of research strength. Building research excellence is a key priority for UTS. Our technological advantage and our reputed collaborative approach mean we can develop strategic technology partnerships with research institutions across the globe. We are leveraging our world class research facilities and infrastructure to build leading research capability in a number of new research fields where we know we can make a difference. We are injecting $1 billion dollars into our city campus and by 2015, UTS will offer a student experience like no other a state-of-the-art campus designed to meet the needs of twenty-first century students. UTS is creating new spaces, developing new ways of thinking, and designing new technologies so that todays students are equipped for tomorrows world.

Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Ross Milbourne P 02 9514 1330 I F 02 9514 1300 ross.milbourne@uts.edu.au

Chancellor Professor Vicki Sara Director Marketing and Communications Unit Ms Jacqui Wise P 02 9514 1635 I F 02 9514 1625 jacqui.wise@uts.edu.au Contact Details 15 Broadway Ultimo NSW 2007 P 02 9514 2000 I F 02 9514 1551 Website www.uts.edu.au Campus Locations City Kuring-gai

Victoria University (VU) is a diverse, multi-sector university based in Melbourne, Victoria. We are not only one of Australias largest universities, but have one of the greatest international mixes at any Australian tertiary institution. We have more than 51,000 enrolled students, including over 14,000 international students studying onshore and offshore, more than 4,500 staff and 10 campuses three in the CBD and seven across Melbournes western region. VU is a leading member of a rapidly growing and diverse community, encompassing a broad range of cultures and people, including a large immigrant and refugee population. We have three higher education faculties, two faculties of vocational education and a college of further education. With more than 600 courses, we offer a comprehensive range of degree and vocational options from certificates and diplomas through to bachelor degrees and PhDs. We are strengthening our focus as an international university that is responsive to the changing nature of work and the workplace, with a dedication to making a real difference to the lives of people in Melbournes west. Five major commitments are allowing us to realise this. We have focused our courses on eleven clusters with ongoing input from industry and community roundtables, and made learning in the workplace and community a universal feature of all onshore courses. We have radically restructured our TAFE sector to put VU at the forefront of training for new jobs and skills shortages, and we are resourcing initiatives in community education, health and sports to improve life in Melbournes western region. Our fifth commitment is to offer students fast-track and imaginative course combinations with targeted learning support and personalised course transition. We have three research institutes and six research centres dedicated to creating innovative solutions to real-world problems, providing long-term benefits for Victoria and Australia. In 2010 we opened an $8m Sport Teaching, Training and Research facility at Whitten Oval, home of the Western Bulldogs Football Club, and a $1.5m commercial kitchen training facility at Footscray Nicholson Campus, which is part of our new partnership with Le Cordon Bleu. In early 2011, we will open our $62.5m Learning Commons and Exercise and Sports Science Precinct at Footscray Park Campus, which will include our new research-based Institute for Sports, Exercise and Active Living. Also under construction is a $36m Teaching, Training and Research Centre at Sunshine Hospital, where VU will collaborate in research with the University of Melbourne and Western Health. In 2010, VU presented 14,336 awards 5,525 higher education degrees and 8,811 TAFE awards. We are committed to the belief that education can transform students lives. More than 100 international partners share in the spirit of ambition that imbues all that we do.
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Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Peter Dawkins P 03 9919 4011 I F 03 9919 5099 vice-chancellor@vu.edu.au

Chancellor Mr George Pappas Director Marketing and Communications Ms Margot Burke P 03 9919 4112 I F 03 9919 4790 margot.burke@vu.edu.au Contact Details Ballarat Road Footscray VIC 3011 P 03 9919 4000 I F 03 9919 4069 Website www.vu.edu.au Campus Locations City Flinders City King City Queen Footscray Nicholson Footscray Park Melton Newport St Albans Sunshine Werribee

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is one of Australias leading universities and has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research. A dynamic and progressive university, UWA is a member of the prestigious Group of Eight partnership of leading Australian universities. UWA was Western Australias first university, enrolling its first students in 1913. It now has around 21,000 students enrolled across nine faculties Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts; Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Business; Education; Engineering, Computing and Mathematics; Life and Physical Sciences; Law; Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences; and Natural and Agricultural Sciences and the School of Indigenous Studies. With an international reputation for excellence and enterprise, UWAs strong research culture sees it attract high levels of competitive research funding and outstanding staff. High quality teaching and research ensure UWA remains the university of preference for Western Australias highest achieving school leavers, as well as attracting high-calibre undergraduate and postgraduate students from around the nation and overseas. UWAs graduates are highly competitive internationally, achieving success in higher study and in wide-ranging fields of employment. Many have risen to prominence in leadership roles in industry, government, education and the professions, in Australia and overseas. The proportion of UWA graduates accepted into full-time employment is among the highest in Australia, and they consistently have the best success rate in gaining full time employment when compared to graduates from other Western Australian universities. The University of Western Australias outstanding teaching staff help provide a learning environment that stimulates creativity and innovation. They are supported by quality teaching facilities, as well as computing facilities that link staff and students with the wider world of learning and research. The university has one of the highest proportions of staff with doctorates. The quality of the universitys teachers, researchers and students is benchmarked against that of other national and international higher education communities. The UWA experience is also much more than just a training ground for employment. Situated on the Swan River five kilometres from the centre of Perth, UWA is widely acclaimed for its national-heritage listed grounds. The campus is renowned for its vibrant social, cultural and sporting life as well as its environmental beauty. UWA students graduate with outstanding skills and knowledge, as well as developing lifelong friends, precious memories, and a sense of achievement that empowers them for the rest of their lives. World-class is UWAs minimum standard. The Universitys longer-term aim is to be counted among the top 50 universities in the world by 2050, continuing to play a vital role in scholarship and discovery of global significance.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Alan Robson AM P 08 6488 2809 I F 08 6488 1013 vc@uwa.edu.au

Chancellor Dr Michael Chaney AM CitWA Director Public Affairs Mr Doug Durack P 08 6488 2806 I F 08 6488 1020 doug.durack@uwa.edu.au Contact Details Stirling Highway Crawley WA 6009 P 08 6488 6000 I F 08 6488 1380 Website www.uwa.edu.au

The University of Western Sydney (UWS) is a large research-led metropolitan university operating over six teaching campuses in Greater Western Sydney, one of the fastest growing and most dynamic regions in Australia. Home to over 1.8 million people, Greater Western Sydney is one of the countrys most important economic powerhouses, with an $80 billion economy that is the third largest in Australia.
Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Janice Reid AM P 02 9678 7801 I F 02 9678 7809 vc@uws.edu.au

Like the region, UWS is enterprising and forward-looking. It embraces diversity and is committed to excellence, access and opportunity. The University brings knowledge to life in the education of students for employment, the application of research to contemporary problems, and mutually enriching partnerships with local schools, organisations, businesses and community groups. Established in 1989, UWS can trace its history back to 1891 when its oldest predecessor, the Hawkesbury Agricultural College, enrolled its first students. Today the university has over 41,000 students and 2,500 staff. Its diverse local and international population creates vibrant intellectual environments and enriches the student experience. Each campus Bankstown, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Nirimba (Blacktown) UWSCollege, Parramatta and Penrith has its own character, so although it is one of Australias largest universities, UWS is known as a friendly and welcoming place. UWS has professionally relevant degrees which develop students critical thinking and academic skills. Many of the courses are developed with industry input, and are taught by people who are leaders in their fields, keeping students in touch with real-world needs and best practice. UWS graduates are creating an impact through their professional endeavours and helping to make a difference in their communities. They are known by employers for being able to hit the ground running and are achieving career successes in government and the legal community, in the health profession, in the scientific and research fields, in the business world, and through the arts, the creative disciplines and the humanities. The Universitys new School of Medicine is also helping solve medical workforce shortages by training extra doctors to work across Greater Western Sydneys hospitals, health services and general practices. The UWS research program ranks among the nations best a major driver of new knowledge and innovation that is relevant to the lives of all Australians. One of its key strengths is its collaboration with industry, government and the community sectors. The Universitys internationally-recognised research centres are tackling issues such as applied science and technology, cultural research, social sciences, health, business and innovation studies, education, psychology and urban research. UWS is also home to a $40 million climate change and renewable energy research facility - one of the most comprehensive centres of its kind in the world working on sustainable solutions for the future.
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Chancellor Professor Peter Shergold AC Executive Director Engagement and Partnerships Mr Angelo Kourtis P 02 9678 7502 I F 02 9678 7525 a.kourtis@uws.edu.au Contact Details Locked Bag 1797 Penrith NSW 2751 P 02 9852 5222 I F 02 9852 5960 Website www.uws.edu.au Campus Locations Bankstown Campbelltown Hawkesbury Nirimba (Blacktown) Parramatta Penrith

The University of Wollongong (UOW) is one of Australias most dynamic universities. It is ranked among the best in the country for teaching and learning, and has a reputation for quality, innovative research and strong industry partnerships. With nine Faculties Commerce, Informatics, Arts, Law, Science, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Engineering, Creative Arts and Education a Graduate School of Medicine and a Graduate School of Business, UOW currently offers around 130 undergraduate and 160 postgraduate courses to more than 22,000 students. UOWs emphasis on student-centred learning and support for students as individuals helps the universitys graduates emerge as creative, innovate thinkers who are much sought after by employers, and who enjoy starting salaries significantly higher than the national average. UOWs research effort is underpinned by a commitment to make an impact on Australia and the international community. Its strengths include world-leading research centres in 21st century technologies such as nanotechnology, intelligent materials, medical radiation physics, internet security, superconductivity, transnational crime prevention and functional foods. Research is underpinned by the universitys effective partnerships with industry and other research organisations and a multi-disciplinary approach that sees close cooperation and collaboration between Faculties and research centres. The Universitys Innovation Campus, a research and development precinct on a 22-hectare beachside site in Wollongong designed to give innovative companies and organisations the opportunity to locate alongside and collaborate with its leading research institutes, is attracting corporations from Australia and overseas. UOW has a strong international focus and reputation, and attracts close to 5,500 international students each year to study at its Australian campuses. It also operates the University of Wollongong in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, where more than 3,300 students undertake undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. The University also has two satellite campuses in Sydney (in the CBD and at Loftus in the southern suburbs), at Nowra, Batemans Bay and Bega on the NSW South Coast, and at Moss Vale on the Southern Highlands.

Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Gerard Sutton AO P 02 4221 3909 I F 02 4227 1771 gerard_sutton@uow.edu.au

Chancellor Ms Jillian Broadbent AO Director External Relations Mr Canio Fierravanti P 02 4221 5931 I F 02 4221 3128 caniof@uow.edu.au Contact Details Northfields Avenue Wollongong NSW 2522 P 02 4221 3555 I F 02 4221 3128 Website www.uow.edu.au Campus Locations Wollongong Batemans Bay Bega Dubai Moss Vale Nowra Sydney (CBD) Sydney (Loftus)

Universities Australia is the peak body representing Australias universities. Our broad commitment is to ensure Australias reputation as a highly innovative and educated nation.
Universities Australias role is to promote the social, economic, environmental and cultural value of higher education through its relationships with governments, industry, the professions and the wider community, both nationally and internationally. Universities Australia is an active player in the determination and formulation of public policy, advocating on behalf of Australias universities. We also coordinate key sectoral meetings, sectoral representation on external bodies, and facilitate visits by international representatives. The Universities Australia secretariat acts as a hub for the provision of university sectoral knowledge, key policy advice, and statistical evidence to support Australian universities in their missions across teaching, research, and community engagement. Furthermore, through the secretariat and our subsidiary Higher Ed Services, member universities gain access to collective procurement and licensing agreements, along with a range of expert resources.

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