| Formation | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Location | |
| Membership | 7 |
| Students | 185,000[1] |
| Website | www |
TheRegional Universities Network (RUN) is a network of seven universities primarily from regional Australia, as well as campuses in the Australian capital cities and some international campuses.[2]
| University | Location | State | Year of foundation | University Status | THE World University Rankings 2021[3] | ARWU World University Rankings 2020[4] | QS World University Rankings 2021[5] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Sturt University | Albury-Wodonga,Bathurst,Dubbo,Goulburn,Orange,Port Macquarie,Wagga Wagga | NSW | 1895 | 1989 | 801-1000 | N/A | 1000+ |
| Central Queensland University | Bundaberg,Gladstone,Mackay,Rockhampton,Sydney andBrisbane | QLD | 1967 | 1992 | 801-1000 | N/A | N/A |
| Federation University | Ballarat,Ararat,Horsham,Stawell, andChurchill | VIC | 1870 | 1994 | 801-1000 | N/A | N/A |
| Southern Cross University | Coffs Harbour,Lismore,Tweed Heads | NSW | 1970 | 1994 | 601-800 | 901-1000 | N/A |
| University of New England (Australia) | Armidale | NSW | 1938 | 1954 | N/A | 501-600 | 959 |
| University of Southern Queensland | Toowoomba,Springfield, andIpswich | QLD | 1967 | 1992 | 501-600 | 801-900 | N/A |
| University of the Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast | QLD | 1994 | 1994 | 601-800 | 801-900 | N/A |
The Regional Universities Network was formed in October 2011[6] as a response to the regional focus for higher education of Australian government. Many of these universities were part of a previous group, known as the "New Generation Universities". The current Chairperson of the Network is ProfessorNick Klomp, ofCentral Queensland University.[citation needed]
On 29 May 2019, Charles Sturt University has announced it will join the Regional Universities Network (RUN), becoming the seventh member of the group.[7]
The Members of this group are:
