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Quality Evaluations
Quality Evaluation Trial Undertaken By Macquarie University and The University of Newcastle
- Trial Report
In the first half of 2007 Macquarie University undertook a Quality Evaluations Trial in collaboration with the University of Newcastle. In this Trial individual staff portfolios were evaluated by Panels of external assessors with high international profiles. Lessons learned from this Trial are described in the Trial Report (PDF) ( Trial Report (RTF) )
External Engagement and Knowledge Transfer Audit
- Preliminary Audit Report
In 2008, Macquarie University undertook an audit of the extent of engagement with, and knowledge transfer to, the end users of research undertaken 2003 -2007. To the best of our knowledge this is the first audit of its kind in Australia.Preliminary results of the University's Audit can be found in the EKT Preliminary Report (PDF) ( EKT Preliminary Report (RTF) )
Announcement of New Research Quality and Evaluation System
- Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)
On Tuesday 26 February 2008, the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr, announced his plans for a new research quality and evaluation system, the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) initiative.
For full details, please read Senator Carr’s media release regarding the ERA.
Universities Australia Response to ERA Announcement
Universities Australia has commented on Senator Carr’s announcement regarding the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) initiative. To find out what Universities Australia has to say, read University Australia’s response to ERA.
CHASS Response to ERA Announcement
The Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) has commented on Senator Carr’s announcement regarding the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) initiative. To find out what CHASS has to say, read CHASS’s response to ERA.