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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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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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July 1, 2025
IRU welcomes critical higher education reforms that come into effect today
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes today’s introduction of Commonwealth Prac Payment scheme for nursing, midwifery, teaching and social work students, and the commencement of the new interim Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC). The IRU has long advocated for a fairer and more balanced higher education system that better supports student success and ensures that Read More
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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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