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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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November 25, 2024
Twenty universities call for urgent action on international education and a commitment to further reform
A joint statement by the Regional Universities Network (RUN), Innovative Research Universities (IRU) and Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) International education is essential for Australia’s prosperity and global reputation. The Regional Universities Network (RUN), Innovative Research Universities (IRU) and Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) affirm our commitment to working collaboratively with government – Read More
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November 18, 2024
Joint IRU and RUN statement on international education
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) and the Regional Universities Network (RUN) have joined together to call for strong political leadership to rectify the damage done to Australia’s higher education sector by Ministerial Direction 107. The rumoured defeat of the ESOS Amendment Bill means that Ministerial Direction 107 – which the Government and Opposition both acknowledge Read More
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November 4, 2024
Supporting students requires action on the cost of degrees
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) supports measures to reduce student debt, but these must be paired with immediate action on the underlying cost of doing a degree. Changes to HELP loans proposed by the Albanese Government will benefit students with a current debt, but more action must also be taken now to support future students. Read More
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