University Advisory Group
The University Advisory Group has been established to provide the government with advice on New Zealand’s university system. Group members will consider challenges and opportunities for improvement in the university sector including:
- how it serves New Zealand and the size of the system
- promoting appropriate levels of coordination between institutions
- ensuring quality in research, teaching and knowledge transfer
- funding mechanisms and the role of the Performance Based Research Fund
- ways to best achieve equity for all learners; and
- the role of international education.
The Group is providing advice to the government in two phases – an interim report was provided in September 2024 (and is currently under consideration by the government) and a final report will be provided in February 2025. Advice from the Group will inform policy changes, ensuring a robust and forward-thinking university system for New Zealand.
Separately, the Science System Advisory Group has been established to provide advice on improving the effectiveness and impact of the science sector in New Zealand. The Science System Advisory Group will also be chaired by Professor Sir Peter Gluckman, who will ensure connections between the two advisory Groups as appropriate.
Terms of reference (PDF 130kb)