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IRU welcomes the appointment of new Vice-Chancellor at Western Sydney University
Media statement IRU welcomes the appointment of new Vice-Chancellor at Western Sydney University The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the appointment of Professor George Williams AO as the new Vice-Chancellor at Western Sydney University. IRU Chair Professor Simon Biggs (Vice-Chancellor…
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Paid placements support students and communities
Media statement Paid placements support students and communities The new Commonwealth Prac Payment announced today will help students to succeed and take up critical jobs that are essential to communities across the country. The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes today’s…
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IRU welcomes action to reduce student debt
Media statement IRU welcomes action to reduce student debt The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes today’s announcement by Education Minister the Hon Jason Clare MP and Skills Minister the Hon Brendan O’Connor MP of changes to the indexation of student…
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University reforms for a more equitable and innovative Australia
IRU response to the final Universities Accord report The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes today’s release by Education Minister the Hon Jason Clare MP of the final report by the Australian Universities Accord panel. IRU Chair Professor Simon Biggs (Vice-Chancellor…
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IRU congratulates Professor Barney Glover AO on appointment as Jobs and Skills Australia Commissioner
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) congratulates Professor Barney Glover AO on his appointment as the new Commissioner of Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA). Professor Glover has played a significant leadership role within the IRU and the Australian higher education sector.…
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No time to lose to commence urgent university reforms: IRU Pre-Budget Submission 2024-25
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the 2024-25 Federal Budget. This year’s Budget comes at a critical time for government to respond to the final report of the Universities Accord panel and to commence…
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IRU welcomes changes to Australian Research Council Act
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the introduction of legislation by Minister Jason Clare to strengthen the governance and mission of the Australian Research Council (ARC). The ARC has a vital and unique role in Australia’s innovation system, as the…
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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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