We might only have a fortnight or so of summer left here in Australia, but we’re still well-and-truly in snake season. And as the University of Sydney’s Professor Greg Neely tells us in the latest episode of our Debate@Go8 podcast series, snake bites are a huge problem all-year round, being the second biggest tropical health issue – second only to malaria – with about 5 million people bitten each year. In this fascinating new episode, Professor Neely explains the groundbreaking work he and his team at the Charles Perkins Centre are doing using gene-editing technology to develop new, accessible treatments for cobra and other snake bites and even box jellyfish stings. Catch this latest Debate@Go8 episode NOW at https://lnkd.in/gCBkCc9h Or at Spotify, Apple or YouTube. Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gP9d8Y2 Apple: https://lnkd.in/gkRiiHg YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g9z2Q-Zp Vicki Thomson The Group of Eight Ron Kandelaars #crispr #genomics #venoms #antivenoms
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The Group of Eight (Go8) comprises Australia’s world-leading research-intensive universities – the University of Melbourne, the Australian National University, the University of Sydney, the University of Queensland, the University of Western Australia, the University of Adelaide, Monash University and UNSW Sydney. All are in the top 100 of the 2024 QS World University Rankings. The Go8 is focused on, and is a leader in, influencing the development and delivery of long-term sustainable national higher education and research policy, and in developing elite international alliances and research partnerships. The Go8 Universities undertake 70 percent of university based research in Australia, educates more than one quarter of all university students in Australia, including 160,000 international students and graduates 120,000 quality graduates each year. The Go8’s Chair is Professor Mark Scott AO, Vice-Chancellor and President, The University of Sydney. The Go8’s Chief Executive is Ms Vicki Thomson. The Go8 Directorate is located in Canberra, Australia’s national capital.
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We were thrilled to welcome over 3,000?students this week, with sessions held across our North Terrace, Roseworthy, and Waite campuses! ?? ? O’Week was an incredible opportunity for students to get acquainted with campus life, meet new friends, and explore the exciting events and activities on offer. We can't wait to see you all on campus and support you on your journey to success! ?? ? Missed O'Week? No worries! Join us for a special welcome event designed just for you. Meet new people, discover essential campus tips, and start feeling at home at university. ? Find out more here ?? https://lnkd.in/gE7ajpE ? #OWeek2025 #makehistory
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Last week, we welcomed a record 14,000 new students at our Melbourne Commencement Celebrations! Orientation featured a range of engaging activities and the launch of Campus Canteen, co-created with students to help address the cost-of-living and food affordability pressures faced by them. #UniMelb students will receive nutritious $5 meals from breakfast to dinner at a newly opened Campus Canteen on Grattan Street at our Parkville campus. Read more → unimelb.me/3XjE6uX
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A new scholarship honouring the legacy of the 1965 Freedom Ride will support NSW Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students experiencing financial hardship. ? Original Freedom Riders returned to campus last week to mark the 60th anniversary of the return of the bus to the University of Sydney. ? “Your actions 60 years ago changed the course of history, and today we honour that legacy by ensuring future generations have access to the education, opportunities and pathways they deserve.” Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott. ? Read more:?https://lnkd.in/g9HDfjyS #LeadershipForGood #FreedomRide?#Scholarship
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The Group of Eight looks forward to you joining the team Professor Guy Littlefair ! You are joining a research powerhouse in the West and on the global stage at a time when student experience and engagement has never been so critical for all who study and research with us.Amit Chakma The University of Western Australia
University Education : Student Experience : Global Engagement : Strategic Partnerships
This week sees me transition from Auckland University of Technology to The University of Western Australia. After almost eight years at AUT as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies; and then in addition, five years as the Pro Vice-Chancellor International, I am proud to leave behind a strong environment. The faculty has regrown after the pandemic and is now the largest academic entity in the university. Together with my leadership team, we have accomplished a transformation of the programmes, culture, and research. We have also, reconfigured the schools to align them better for both graduate outcomes and to mirror industry professional practices. Within International, AUT has purposely grown market share and continues to be a wonderful destination university for students wishing to study in NZ. As the second largest on-shore university for in-country students, there will continue to be commitment, tenacity, and strategy propelling the international team. As the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience) at UWA, I lead an exciting and key portfolio spanning both core activities and adjacencies. For me, education is absolutely about the experience and is in no way, simply a product. The ambition of the UWA senior leadership team is inspiring, if not infectious, and I am thrilled to have been provided this opportunity to - advance the student experience; grow and deepen global partnerships; and, support the academic community in the shift towards an omnichannel university. I will miss my teams and senior colleagues at AUT for sure, but it is time for me, once again, to accept the baton of transformation, this time serving UWA as I “Seek Wisdom”.
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The Group of Eight had the pleasure of attending the Fulbright Scholarship Gala Dinner at Parliament House in Canberra, to celebrate all the Fulbright Scholars for 2025, and especially the 18 senior, postdoctoral and postgraduate Go8 Scholars heading to prestigious US institutions this year. Of the US Scholars coming the other way as part of the exchange program, 15 are heading to Go8 member universities. In the featured photos are Dr. Edward Attenborough (left) from Monash University going to University of Alabama at Birmingham to continue his research on advancing biodegradable microbial polymers for packaging and medical applications; Dr. David Motorniak (right) also from Monash University is going to study for Masters in Public Health Ethics; and the team representing the University of Adelaide, including Co-Chair of the Go8 Defence and Security Committee, Lieutenant General (Rtd) Rick Burr AO DSC MV (far right). The Fulbright Program is the flagship foreign exchange scholarship program of the United States of America, aimed at increasing binational research collaboration, cultural understanding, and the exchange of ideas. Fulbright Australia is a non-profit organisation sponsored by the U.S. and Australian governments and other institutional and business partners, private bequests and endowments. Meet all the Fulbright Scholars for 2025 here: https://lnkd.in/gDGhCwe Vicki Thomson Matthew Brown
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Great to have some members of The Group of Eight Indigenous Leadership Group at Go8 HQ today. The informal get-together was an opportunity for some pre-planning for the year ahead and discussion about our priorities for 2025. While there is still much work for Go8 members to do – particularly in increasing the numbers of First?Nations students at our universities and on completion –?our collective record on outcomes is strong. The Go8 retention rate for Indigenous students was 79% in 2022,?well above the sector average of under 71%. Vicki Thomson Matthew Brown Tristan Kennedy Leanne Holt Barry Judd
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It was an honour to meet with the Ambassador of Japan to Australia, H.E. Kazuhiro SUZUKI at the Japanese Embassy in Canberra yesterday. The Group of Eight Policy Director Dr Sally Nimon, Go8 Defence & Security Committee co-Chair, Lieutenant General (Rtd) Rick Burr AO DSC MV, The University of Western Australia’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Anna Novak and Monash University Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Mike Ryan, discussed with the Ambassador the upcoming Go8 Senior Executive Delegation to Japan in March, which will aim to deepen research collaboration and institutional engagement between Australian universities and Japan and foster links with key stakeholders from government, industry and research sectors. Vicki Thomson Mark Scott #JapanAustralia #researchcollaboration
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Professor Greg Neely from the Charles Perkins Centre at the University of Sydney explains how he and his team used CRISPR gene-editing in the development of new ways for to treat cobra bites and box jellyfish stings, in the latest episode of our Debate@Go8 podcast series - out NOW! With 5 million people bitten each year by snakes worldwide, Professor Neely’s work to find new, low-cost anti-venoms is more important than ever. Catch this fascinating new Debate@Go8 episode now at https://lnkd.in/gCBkCc9h or wherever you get your podcasts. Vicki Thomson The Group of Eight #crispr #genomics #venoms #antivenoms
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The Group of Eight congratulates Diane Smith-Gander AO for officially beginning her role as 16th Chancellor of Go8 powerhouse member The University of Western Australia and for being #UWA's first female Chancellor! Vicki Thomson Amit Chakma
It's been a historic week at UWA, as Diane Smith-Gander AO officially steps into her role as our 16th and first female Chancellor. With over 50 years of involvement in our UWA community, including being awarded an Honorary Doctorate in 2015, chairing the Business School Board, and serving as an Adjunct Professor, her deep ties to UWA make this moment even more special. Read more about our new Chancellor and her inspiring journey: https://uwa.au/fr1qpd
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