Regional Universities Network, Australia. CQUniversity’s Vice-Chancellor and President Nick Klomp, has been appointed as the new chair of the Regional Universities Network, Australia’s peak body for regional higher education providers. The Rockhampton-based Professor will succeed University of the Sunshine Coast Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Helen Bartlett, as chair of the network. Nick is excited to be stepping into the chair role at such a critical time for Australia’s regional universities, as they fight back from the impacts of Covid and grapple with recent higher education reforms. “Now, more than ever, regional universities are absolutely critical to Australia’s productivity and to the social fabric of our nation. As incoming chair, I’m looking forward to continuing to ensure that our regional universities get a seat at the national decision-making table, and that government policy and legislation is enacted in the very best interests of the regions.”