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IRU event to assess research assessment
This week, the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) is bringing an international guest to Canberra to share insights into what Australia can learn from recent developments in the UK on research metrics and impact. Professor James Wilsdon, Director, Research on Research…
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Highlighting the impact of universities in their communities
As part of their 20th anniversary celebrations, the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) is hosting an international guest to put the spotlight on universities and their relationships with local communities. Natalie Day, the Head of Policy and Strategy at Sheffield Hallam University and…
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New IRU Strategy focuses on shared values and equity
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) has today launched its new 2022-2027 Strategy, which focuses on three key priorities: equity in higher education, innovative research and international engagement with a focus on our Indo-Pacific region. The Strategy is driven by the…
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IRU to farewell Charles Darwin University
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) is sad to announce the departure of Charles Darwin University (CDU) from the group. CDU made the formal announcement earlier this month, with their departure date set for 9 September 2022. IRU Chair Professor Carolyn Evans said…
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Universities prioritise opportunity for Australia’s future
Australians, regardless of their background or postcode should have access to opportunities for an education and for a good job. For almost everyone this requires a post-school qualification. The Australian Technology Network of Universities and Innovative Research Universities, representing 14…
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IRU sets out higher education policy agenda for the next government
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) is calling on the winner of the 2022 federal election to leverage education and research as part of a new phase in Australia’s social and economic development. The IRU has released a pre-election policy statement that outlines…
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IRU leading the way in diversification and offshore education
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) is ready to deliver on the Australian Government’s Australian Strategy for International Education 2021-2030, which focuses on a sustainable and diverse sector. IRU members are already leading the way in international student diversity and offshore…
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New beginnings as IRU welcomes a new member and a new Executive Director
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the University of Canberra (UC) to its ranks and names Paul Harris as the new Executive Director. From today, the University of Canberra is a member of the IRU, bringing the network’s membership to…
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Benefits increase a welcome boost for students and universities
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) group has welcomed confirmation that a $50 per fortnight increase in jobseeker benefits will also apply to students claiming Youth Allowance, ABSTUDY and Austudy. The Prime Minister announced a package of changes to unemployment benefits…
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Don’t leave students out of benefits increase
Students claiming Youth Allowance, ABSTUDY and Austudy must be included in Government plans to permanently raise the value of welfare payments, the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) group has said. According to media reports today (19 February 2021), the Government is…
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Carolyn Evans appointed new chair of IRU group
Griffith University Vice-Chancellor Professor Carolyn Evans has become the new chair of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) group. Professor Evans takes over the position from Murdoch University Vice-Chancellor Professor Eeva Leinonen, who was IRU chair through 2019 and 2020. The…
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IRU celebrates new funding for research into Australian society, history and culture
IRU members are celebrating after winning $3.4 million of new funding for research into Australian and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander society, history and culture – 29% of all the money awarded through the program. Education Minister Dan Tehan announced…
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