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Increased understanding of AI will benefit us all
The Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) supports the decision to establish a joint Select Committee to better understand the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in Australia, and the opportunities and threats these technologies present for higher education. ATN Interim Executive Director, Frank Coletta, said that innovative and authentic approaches to learning needed to include…
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Equity and access at heart of greater investment in regional study hubs
The Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) believes today’s announcement of 10 new Regional University Study Hubs is another significant step in the overall delivery of a fairer, more equitable tertiary education system. ATN Interim Executive Director, Frank Coletta, said the decision by the Albanese Government will elevate access to higher education for students across…
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ATN Universities promotes benefits of lifelong learning on Accord panel
The Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) has today taken part in the Universities Accord panel hosted by the Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) at the Woodward Conference Centre in Melbourne. ATN Interim Executive Director, Frank Coletta, joined colleagues from across the sector to provide their perspective on the Accord’s 47 recommendations. Mr Coletta told…
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A stronger Australian Research Council the cornerstone of our national research structure
The Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) believes the Australian Research Council (ARC) will be stronger and the trusted and stable cornerstone needed for our national research system with the passage of the Australian Research Council Amendment (Review Response) Bill 2023. ATN Interim Executive Director, Frank Coletta, said the legislation, including the establishment of an…
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ATN Universities Opening Statement: Australian Business Deans Council Universities Accord Forum
ATN Universities Executive Director Opening Statement Australian Business Deans Council Universities Accord Forum.
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Under the Microscope – Professor Karin Verspoor | RMIT University
Why did you choose your field of research? My work is interdisciplinary, combining computer science with linguistics, and now I work primarily on applications of natural language processing in biomedicine. I did a double major during my undergraduate studies, studying both computer science and cognitive sciences, which inspired me to try to combine the two.…
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ATN welcomes appointment of new Jobs and Skills commissioner
The Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) says the appointment of Professor Barney Glover AO as the new Commissioner of Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) is a crucial next step in the building of a more integrated and cohesive tertiary education system.
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ATN Universities celebrates 25th anniversary
ATN Universities celebrates 25 years of world-class collaboration and policy influence
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ATN Universities Executive Director
The Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) Vice-Chancellors today announced the farewell of Executive Director, Luke Sheehy, ahead of him taking up the position of Chief Executive of Universities Australia (UA) next month.
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Under the Microscope – Dr Jantina Manning
ATN casts a spotlight on UniSA’s Dr Jantina Manning, a Research Fellow at the Centre for Cancer Biology