‘Education has been at the centre of our relationship.' Our CEO, Luke Sheehy, reflected on the strong ties between Australia and Vietnam during an interview with the Vietnam News Agency this week. Click the link for the full report from the sidelines of the Vietnam–Australia Tech Connect Forum: youtube.com/watch?v=KB13hN0r… #highered #internationaleducation #AustraliaVietnam @avpinstitute

Celebrate the wins! Make sure your university’s impact is recognised in the Shaping Australia Awards. Explore the entry process and submit your entry before 1 September. Visit: shapingaustraliaawards.com.a… #ShapingAustraliaAwards26 #research #innovation #communityimpact #education #teaching

Universities matter because they’re revealing new insights about common, chronic diseases. New research from @CurtinUni has found that diabetes risk isn't just about body weight - muscle health also plays a key role. The findings could help reshape how type 2 diabetes is identified, prevented and managed, supporting healthier outcomes for more Australians. Read more: universitiesmatter.edu.au/mu… #UniversitiesMatter #diabetes #research #health #chronicdiseases @CurtinMedia

You’ve made Australia stronger, smarter and more prosperous? Let’s celebrate. Enter the 2026 Shaping Australia Awards, showcasing university initiatives making a difference. More info: shapingaustraliaawards.com.a… #ShapingAustraliaAwards26 #research #innovation #communityimpact #education #teaching

Our CEO @LukeSheehyUA at the Vietnam–Australia Tech Connect Forum this morning, alongside Vietnam’s Minister for Education and Training, Mr Hoang Minh Son, Minister Counsellor, Education, Vietnam, Freya Kaine and leaders from our member universities. The forum brought together government, universities, research institutions, businesses and experts from Australia and Vietnam to strengthen collaboration across science, technology, innovation, education and training. As Australia and Vietnam continue to deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, universities have an important role to play in building the knowledge, skills and research partnerships that will drive shared prosperity and strengthen connections across our region. #highered #internationaleducation #AustraliaVietnam @avpinstitute @VNGovtPortal @RMIT

Universities matter because they're making a big difference with tiny tech. A device developed by the University of Wollongong could help communities identify disease-carrying mosquitoes faster and respond to outbreaks earlier. The device uses sound and ‘tiny machine learning’ artificial intelligence to detect mosquito species in real time. It’s cheap. It’s small. And it’s making a huge impact. Read more: universitiesmatter.edu.au/th… #Universitiesmatter #highered #research #health @UOW @krtrivedi

Is your university making a difference in your community? Our Community Champion Award celebrates university initiatives making life better. Last year's winning projects included a free tax clinic supporting for people in need, and a program transforming communication access for deaf and deafblind Australians. Share and celebrate your experiences. Submit your entry for the 2026 Shaping Australia Awards. shapingaustraliaawards.com.a… #ShapingAustraliaAwards26 #communityimpact #UniversitiesMatter #Universitiesmatter #highered #research #ShapingAustraliaAwards26 @AusGovEducation @MonashUni @LouisaWillough3 @CDUni @UNSW @UOW @oneinbillion @KateMGunn @CQU @SashaJob @CQUniversityVC

UA congratulates Professor Mark Rose AM on his appointment as the First Nations Commissioner of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC). Professor Rose is one of Australia's most respected Indigenous leaders, having dedicated his career to expanding opportunities and improving outcomes for First Nations Australians. His appointment will ensure First Nations perspectives and aspirations are embedded in ATEC's work as it shapes the future of the Australia's tertiary education sector. Read our full media release here: universitiesaustralia.edu.au…… @ATECtoday @stephenjduckett #highered #auspol

Universities matter because they’re helping Australian children live healthier lives. Edith Cowan University has helped develop Australia’s first clinical guidelines for childhood hypertension. One in 11 Australian children has high blood pressure, putting them at risk of serious health conditions. The guidelines aim to change this by encouraging earlier detection, routine blood pressure checks, and lifestyle changes. Read more: universitiesmatter.edu.au/ch… @EdithCowan @MCRI_for_kids @markus_schlaich @jonathanmynard @nglarkins @HypertensionAus #Universitiesmatter #highered #research

Save the date: Australia's flagship higher education event #UASolutionsSummit returns to Canberra on 23-24 February 2027, bringing together leaders from universities, government and industry to tackle the big questions shaping our nation's future. Hear more from our CEO @LukeSheehyUA:

We welcome the Albanese Government's announcement to fund 50 additional medical university places to strengthen the GP workforce in rural and remote Australia. Our universities educate the next generation of doctors who care for Australians across the country. Expanding medical places brings us closer to the goal of ensuring that all Australians have access to the skilled healthcare professionals they need - no matter where they live. @JasonClareMP @Mark_Butler_MP @ourANU @UQ_News @Uni_Newcastle @Macquarie_Uni @notredameaus @UNSW @QUT @uwanews ministers.education.gov.au/b… #doctors #UniversitiesMatter #healthcare #healthprofessionals