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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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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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August 12, 2024
IRU response to the Universities Accord implementation consultation papers on the Managed Growth Funding model and Needs-based Funding
Summary IRU position The IRU supports: A new Managed Growth Funding model, comprising a System-wide Pool to meet long-term national targets and Managed Growth Targets as part of mission-based compacts. Transitional funding arrangements until the end of 2029 and a permanent funding floor set at 97.5% of the previous year’s funding. The principle of demand-driven Read More
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July 29, 2024
IRU response to the Universities Accord implementation consultation paper on the Australian Tertiary Education Commission
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Australian Government’s proposed approach to the establishment of a new Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC). The ATEC is an important part of the integrated policy and funding reforms needed to meet the goals of the Universities Accord, and a new ATEC can play Read More
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NEWS
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August 28, 2024
Innovative Research Universities sets out next steps on international education
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) is calling on government to end unfair visa processing for international students as soon as possible and to amend the Education Services for Overseas Students Bill that is currently before Parliament. The IRU agrees with Education Minister Jason Clare that Ministerial Direction 107 (for changed visa processing) should be removed Read More
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August 12, 2024
IRU supports government focus on research priorities and Indigenous knowledge
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the announcement today by Minister for Industry and Science the Hon Ed Husic MP of the updated National Science and Research Priorities and National Science Statement. IRU members have significant research strength to enact these national priorities including health, the care economy and the environment. In particular, the IRU Read More
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July 29, 2024
IRU thanks outgoing Ministers and welcomes new Albanese Government Ministry
As the new Albanese Government Ministry is sworn in today, the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) thanks Ministers O’Connor and Burney for their significant contributions and welcomes new ministers in key portfolios for Indigenous Australians, Skills and Training and Home Affairs. These are all critical areas of public policy where our universities will stay engaged with Read More
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