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IRU welcomes government response to ARC Review
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes today’s announcement by Minister Jason Clare of the government’s agreement to all ten recommendations outlined in the independent review of the Australian Research Council (ARC). IRU Executive Director Paul Harris said the announcement is…
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Policy reform on the right track for a more equitable higher education system
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the release of the Universities Accord interim report and the announcements made today by the Hon Jason Clare MP, Minister for Education. The Minister’s announcements, such as guaranteed Commonwealth-supported places for all Indigenous students,…
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IRU welcomes the appointment of next La Trobe University Vice-Chancellor
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the appointment of Professor Theo Farrell as the new Vice-Chancellor at La Trobe University. Professor Farrell will bring extensive leadership experience to the IRU, both through the insights he has in innovative teaching and…
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IRU response to the 2023-24 Federal Budget
Supporting students with an eye to the future As work continues towards a new Australian Universities Accord, the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the government’s commitment through the Budget to cost of living assistance and investment in the future. The…
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IRU welcomes PJCIS response
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the whole-of-government response to the report of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) on national security risks affecting higher education and research. The report is thorough, balanced, and provides a platform for further collaboration…
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Universities Accord opens the door for a more equitable and innovative Australia
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the announcement by the Minister for Education, the Hon Jason Clare MP, of the details for the new Australian Universities Accord. The Accord terms of reference and expert panel provide an excellent foundation for…
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Additional university places to expand opportunity
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the government’s announcement today of the allocation of 20,000 additional university places. This will create new opportunities for Australians right across the country, addressing skills shortages and supporting students from under-represented groups to obtain…
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IRU welcomes review of national science and research priorities
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the announcement by the Minister for Industry and Science, the Hon Ed Husic MP, of a review of national science and research priorities. We look forward to working closely with Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr…
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Setting up Australia’s research future
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the announcement of the review into the Australian Research Council (ARC). Education Minister Jason Clare’s announcement of the review is an important commitment to ensure Australia remains at the forefront of innovative research on…
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IRU welcomes the announcement of additional university places
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the government’s announcement of 20,000 additional university places to tackle skills shortages and support students from under-represented backgrounds in higher education. This move is in line with the first recommendation we made as part…
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IRU universities engines of opportunity for future skills and jobs
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the announcement by the Prime Minister and Treasurer of a national Jobs and Skills Summit to be held in early September. We share the government’s commitment to a future in which all Australians –…
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IRU ready for constructive collaboration with new Labor government
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) congratulates Labor on the election result and looks forward to close and constructive engagement with the new government. Our universities stand ready to support the next phase of Australia’s economic and social development post-COVID –…
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