May 21, 2019
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app leads Australian universities in productivity boost
Change in culture creates research output boom at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app
The Australian university sector is becoming more productive every year, and the University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app has emerged ahead of the pack according to a newly-released study.
The study, featured in the Australian Financial review on Monday, found ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app has simultaneously increased its research output and student base substantially, while keeping costs to a minimum over a 15-year period.
The study commissioned by the Higher Education and Research Group found almost all of Australia’s 37 major public universities have at least doubled their research productivity since 2002.
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app has surged ahead of the norm, more than tripling its research productivity. In 2017, the Institution produced 3.2 publications for every million dollars spent compared to less than one publication in 2002.
Of universities on par with ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app’s research productivity gains, none matched its improvements in the classroom. For every million dollars spent at the University, 43 students were taught in 2017, compared to 32 in 2002.
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app has pursued a deliberate strategy of lifting research capability.
By rewarding performance in research, and focusing on this outcome as a priority, the Institution has facilitated a change in culture.
University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Vice-Chancellor Paul Wellings said the findings reflect the hard work of all staff members and position ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app as a young and vibrant university that is emerging as the benchmark for Australian universities.
“I am proud of our talented, motivated and dedicated staff, I thank them the University’s significant rise in productivity. It is their achievement,” Professor Wellings said.
“Not only does the University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app lead the charge in terms of research output but the quality of our research is outstanding, addressing the critical social, environmental and economic challenges that communities face now and into the future.
“At the same time we have increased our student numbers while improving quality, achieving excellent results for student satisfaction in the Quality Indicators for Teaching Learning rankings and also receiving a Global Teaching Excellence spotlight award.
“This is further testament to the importance of our personalised approach to the student experience.”
(Source: Higher Education Research Group / Australian Financial Review)