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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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  • September 23, 2024
    First step on JRG reform would benefit 300,000 students

    The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) recommends immediate reform of the Job-Ready Graduates (JRG) package to support students and a more equitable higher education system. In a new report released today, the IRU provides updated modelling of options for Government for the “urgent remediation” of JRG that was recommended by the Universities Accord. IRU Executive Director Read More

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  • September 18, 2024
    Innovative Research Universities showcasing sustainability leadership and impact

    The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) is celebrating its members’ successes in sustainability with a new publication, Sustainable Universities and Communities. The report highlights best practice across IRU member universities with a collection of case studies that showcase the positive impact of their students, researchers, campus operations and community partnerships. The data and case studies in Read More

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  • September 5, 2024
    IRU welcomes appointment of new University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor

    The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the appointment of the Honourable Bill Shorten MP as the new Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Canberra. IRU Chair Professor Simon Biggs (Vice-Chancellor and President of James Cook University) said that Minister Shorten will play a vital role in the IRU’s work to continue to expand opportunity Read More

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IRU international strategy

Connecting our members with the world

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