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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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  • June 3, 2025
    Collaboration and innovation to improve student outcomes and equity

    The members of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) network are teaming up to share best practice and improve programs that support students from under-represented backgrounds to succeed at university. The IRU has been successful in receiving a grant from the Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) at Curtin University for a collaborative project Read More

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  • May 12, 2025
    IRU welcomes new Albanese Government Ministry

    The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) congratulates the members of the Albanese Government’s new Ministry and looks forward to working constructively with Ministers on reforms to deliver a fairer education system, and innovation to drive national productivity. IRU Chair Professor Simon Biggs (Vice-Chancellor and President of James Cook University) said that the second term of the Read More

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  • May 4, 2025
    Innovative Research Universities ready to work with returned Albanese government to put students first

    The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) congratulates the Albanese government on its re-election and welcomes the opportunity to work constructively on higher education reform for a more equitable and innovative Australia. The IRU strongly supports the vision of the Australian Universities Accord for increased tertiary participation to meet the nation’s future skills needs, with a focus Read More

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IRU international strategy

Connecting our members with the world

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