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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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IRU welcomes government’s $2.2bn commitment to research commercialisation
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes today’s commitment by the Australian Government to invest $2.2 billion in university research commercialisation, as announced by the Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP. With eight member universities across all mainland States and…
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Boosting participation in tertiary education will deliver major benefits for Australia
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the announcement today by the leader of the Labor Party, Anthony Albanese, for an additional 20,000 university places over the coming years. This announcement recognises the central role of universities in supporting the economic…
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Students and universities vital to Australia’s post-COVID-19 recovery
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the announcement today by the Prime Minister, the Minister for Education and Youth and other Ministers on the further opening of Australia’s borders to international students. From 1 December, fully-vaccinated international students with an…
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IRU welcomes government commitment to the return of international students
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcome the strong commitment to the return of international students provided today by the Minister for Education and Youth, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, in his speech to the Australian International Education Conference. The Minister’s…
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IRU welcomes Commonwealth approval of international student return plans
The Federal Government’s approval of international student return plans in South Australia is welcomed by the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) as an important step in Australia’s COVID-19 recovery. The IRU looks forward to an announcement from the Commonwealth Government regarding…
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