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ACGR Update August 2025
Dear colleagues, As we move into the second half of 2025 there is plenty happening (and still to come!) this year at ACGR. In this month’s update we open registrations…
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ACGR supports urgent action to lift PhD stipends amid research workforce crunch
Australia is heading toward a significant shortfall of PhD-qualified scientists, with a projected gap of 12,000 by 2031 if current trends continue. The Australian Council of Graduate Research (ACGR) has…
ACGR Member Update
ACGR Update July 2025
It’s hard to believe we’ve reached the halfway point for 2025. Where has the time gone! It is a busy period here at ACGR as we work to action initiatives stemming from our Hobart conversations back in April. We have working groups developing…
ACGR Member Update
ACGR Update June 2025
As we approach the midpoint of 2025, the Australian Council of Graduate Research (ACGR) continues to reflect on recent achievements and look ahead to future initiatives. In this spirit we…
ACGR Member Update
ACGR Update May 2025
Dear colleagues, It was wonderful to gather with you all for our National Member Meeting in Hobart last week and to engage in robust conversation and idea sharing regarding graduate research. The…
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Excellence in graduate research celebrated at the 2025 ACGR Awards
The Australian Council of Graduate Research (ACGR) has announced the recipients of the 2025 ACGR Awards for Excellence in Graduate Research, recognising individuals and teams making outstanding contributions to graduate…
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2025 ACGR Award recipients – Celebrating excellence in graduate research
The Australian Council of Graduate Research (ACGR) has announced the recipients of the 2025 ACGR Awards for Excellence, celebrating outstanding contributions in graduate research education across Australia…
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ACGR Response to the Policy Review of the National Competitive Grants Program Discussion Paper
The ACGR is concerned that the proposed scheme would inadvertently introduce measures that would see support for PhD students severely reduced and have a devastating…
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ACGR Response to the Strategic Examination of Research and Development Discussion Paper
This submission provides the AGCR’s response to the government’s examination of research and development. It recommends broadening the terms of reference…
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ACGR Update April 2025
Dear colleagues, With the National Member Meeting just around the corner we are very much looking forward to welcoming you to Hobart and the University of Tasmania in a few short weeks.…
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ACGR Update March 2025
Dear colleagues, With the year now in full swing we are looking forward to coming together at the first ACGR national member meeting for 2025, co-hosted by the University of Tasmania. We’re…
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ACGR Update February 2025
Dear colleagues, We hope you had a restful break and are ready for a successful 2025. ACGR has been busy in January, with the joint report from ACGR and Universities…