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Concentration and diversity in Australian research funding, output and impact
IRU analysis on the past 20 years of research excellence in Australia
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November 1, 2024
New Colombo Plan External Advisory Group – IRU Submission
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the opportunity make a submission to the New Colombo Plan External Advisory Group. The IRU represents seven universities around Australia — Flinders University, Griffith University, James Cook University, La Trobe University, Murdoch University, Western Sydney University and the University of Canberra. Our members are committed to inclusive education and innovative Read More
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September 12, 2024
IRU Response: Universities Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Bill 2024
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Universities Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Bill 2024. In our submission to the Universities Accord, IRU raised many of the issues this Bill seeks to address and we look forward to seeing these and further measures implemented as the government works through Read More
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August 26, 2024
Opening Statement: Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment (Quality and Integrity) Bill 2024
Thankyou for the opportunity to be here on behalf of the Innovative Research Universities. The IRU is a group of seven universities across the country committed to expanding opportunity for Australian students and to research that benefits our communities. International engagement, particularly with our region, has always been a core part of our mission. IRU Read More
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December 19, 2024
Fairer visa processing a win for students and universities
Quotes attributable to IRU Executive Director Paul Harris: The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the announcement by the Australian Government of the removal of Ministerial Direction 107 and the introduction of a more equitable approach to visa processing for international students. The IRU has been calling for Ministerial Direction 107 to be revoked since May Read More
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December 18, 2024
IRU welcomes Budget measures to expand higher education equity and participation
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) has welcomed announcements in today’s Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) that will support a bigger and fairer higher education system to meet the needs of Australia’s society and economy into the future. IRU Executive Director Paul Harris said that today’s announcements of additional Australian Government funding show commitment to Read More
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December 2, 2024
Innovative Research Universities support government review of R&D
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) strongly supports the Strategic Examination of Research and Development (R&D) announced today by the Australian Government. This is a critical opportunity to strengthen the foundations of our national innovation system for future prosperity, and to ensure that the benefits of R&D are spread as widely and equitably as possible to Read More
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