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Cuts trim HE reforms to the bone
The Government’s two cuts to HE expenditure as part of its mid-year budget review preserve the essence of the Government’s agenda but remove one of few additional funding streams resulting from the Bradley Review. Restoring mathematics, statistics and science units…
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Transforming Australia’s University System
Today marks the passing of legislation through the Senate which will ensure from 2012 that all students who are ready for university will be able to gain a place. The bill creates a major transformation in higher education funding by…
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Higher Education Support Amendment (Demand driven system and other changes) Bill 2011
The IRU supports passage through the House of Representatives of the Higher Education Support Amendment (Demand driven system and other changes) Bill 2011,scheduled for debate today [Wednesday 1 June 2011]. The legislation will ensure universities are funded for each student…
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University reforms remain on track
The 2011 Budget renews the Government’s support for the reform program it outlined in 2009. The major elements remain in place, notably: funding universities for all students they enroll from 2012; indexing funding by a more realistic measure to maintain…
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IRU welcomes Australia’s new Chief Scientist
In launching the Government’s Research Workforce Strategy, Senator Kim Carr today announced the appointment of Professor Ian Chubb AC as Australia’s new Chief Scientist. “Formerly Vice-Chancellor of ANU and Flinders University, we are delighted with Professor Chubb’s appointment. With his…
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Government’s higher education cuts to pay for flood package will stymie growth and quality
The IRU is disappointed with cuts impacting on the government’s higher education agenda, which will hamper universities’ capacity to realise increased participation in university study. Professor Ian O’Connor, Chair of the IRU, says the abolition of the Australian Learning and…
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Senate must back student income support package
The Senate is being urged to pass legislation enabling equitable access and participation in university education through better targeted student income support. Chair of Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Professor Sandra Harding said legislation needed to be passed now by the…
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Senate urged to support student income support package
Legislation enabling equitable access and participation in university education through better targeted student income support must be supported unamended by the Senate according to a key group of universities. Chair of Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Professor Sandra Harding said the…
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IRU supports the reintroduction of a Student Services Amenities Fee
Innovative Research Universities (IRU) supports the reintroduction of a Student Services Amenities Fee and calls upon the Senate to support the Government’s action. The Senate is presently debating the Higher Education Legislation Amendment Bill to reintroduce a levy on students…
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Government delivers on its vision for a world-class university system
Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Australia congratulates the government for holding firm to its vision for a world-class university system despite severe budgetary constraints. IRU Australia Director, Lenore Cooper said the government recognises that investment in higher education will be critically…
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Student support services central to quality graduate outcomes
Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Australia strongly supports the announcement by the Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, that the Australian government will assist universities to restore and deliver essential student support services. “Our member universities are committed to optimising graduate outcomes…
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Parliamentary Inquiry confirms benefits of increased investment in university research
IRU Australia welcomes the Interim Report of the Inquiry into Research Training and Research Workforce Issues in Australian Universities being conducted by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Innovation. “This is the second major review in…
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