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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…
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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…
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Innovative Research Universities ready to work with returned Albanese government to put students first
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) congratulates the Albanese government on its re-election and welcomes the opportunity to work constructively on higher education reform for a more equitable and innovative Australia. The IRU strongly supports the vision of the Australian Universities…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Joint IRU and RUN statement on international education
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) and the Regional Universities Network (RUN) have joined together to call for strong political leadership to rectify the damage done to Australia’s higher education sector by Ministerial Direction 107. The rumoured defeat of the ESOS…
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Supporting students requires action on the cost of degrees
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) supports measures to reduce student debt, but these must be paired with immediate action on the underlying cost of doing a degree. Changes to HELP loans proposed by the Albanese Government will benefit students with…
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IRU welcomes appointment of new University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the appointment of the Honourable Bill Shorten MP as the new Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Canberra. IRU Chair Professor Simon Biggs (Vice-Chancellor and President of James Cook University) said that Minister…
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Innovative Research Universities sets out next steps on international education
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) is calling on government to end unfair visa processing for international students as soon as possible and to amend the Education Services for Overseas Students Bill that is currently before Parliament. The IRU agrees with…
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IRU supports government focus on research priorities and Indigenous knowledge
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the announcement today by Minister for Industry and Science the Hon Ed Husic MP of the updated National Science and Research Priorities and National Science Statement. IRU members have significant research strength to enact…
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