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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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  • 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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  • November 27, 2024
    IRU welcomes passage of legislation to enact key Universities Accord recommendations

    The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the passing of the Universities Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Bill 2024, with its focus on key recommendations from the Universities Accord to better support students. The Bill enacts new higher education programs that are in line with IRU recommendations to the Universities Accord, such as the new Read More

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  • November 27, 2024
    IRU in India for strategic workshops on the future of international education and research

    A senior delegation from the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) is in India this week to strengthen collaboration with the Indian National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) on international education and research. The delegation, led by IRU Chair and Vice-Chancellor of James Cook University Professor Simon Biggs, includes a series of workshops aimed at Read More

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IRU international strategy

Connecting our members with the world

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