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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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FEATURED POLICY SUBMISSIONS
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April 14, 2025
Strategic Examination of R&D – IRU submission
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the Strategic Examination of R&D (SERD). The SERD panel is tasked with exploring ways to optimise R&D investment, enhance research-industry collaboration, align efforts with national priorities, encourage industry innovation, and increase Australia’s R&D intensity. Lifting Australia’s R&D intensity to OECD levels requires significantly Read More
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April 4, 2025
Policy Review of the National Competitive Grants Program Discussion Paper – IRU Response
The IRU supports many of the objectives of the proposed NBGP model, but recommends delaying the NCGP restructure until after a full response by Government to the Australian Universities Accord Final Report (the Accord) and the Strategic Examination of R&D (SERD). This will allow for the NCGP to be structured in alignment with Government plans Read More
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March 5, 2025
IRU submission on university governance
Thankyou for the opportunity to provide input for the Committee’s inquiry into the quality of governance at Australian higher education providers. On behalf of the member universities of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) group, we welcome the Parliament’s focus on the critical role of universities in Australia’s society and economy, and the importance of good Read More
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NEWS
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January 29, 2025
Four recommendations to better support students and achieve a fairer higher education system
The 2025-26 Federal Budget is a critical next step towards the goal of a fairer higher education system that puts students first, as recommended by the Australian Universities Accord. In its pre-Budget submission, the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) is focusing on four key recommendations that need action this year if Australia is to continue to Read More
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December 19, 2024
Fairer visa processing a win for students and universities
Quotes attributable to IRU Executive Director Paul Harris: The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the announcement by the Australian Government of the removal of Ministerial Direction 107 and the introduction of a more equitable approach to visa processing for international students. The IRU has been calling for Ministerial Direction 107 to be revoked since May Read More
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December 18, 2024
IRU welcomes Budget measures to expand higher education equity and participation
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) has welcomed announcements in today’s Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) that will support a bigger and fairer higher education system to meet the needs of Australia’s society and economy into the future. IRU Executive Director Paul Harris said that today’s announcements of additional Australian Government funding show commitment to Read More
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