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Rankings demonstrate the strength of IRU
Today’s release of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings confirms that all IRU members are ranked in two of the three major international university indices, with The University of Newcastle featuring in all three. In total, 19 Australian universities…
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IRU congratulates Coalition Government
The Innovative Research Universities congratulates the Ministers selected by the Prime Minister Mr Abbott to form the Liberal National Coalition Government. The IRU looks forward to working with Christopher Pyne as Minister for Education and Sussan Ley as Assistant Minister.…
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Labor delivers; now we need the Coalition to confirm its position
The Labor Innovation policy confirms the major improvements in the support for higher education and research outcomes over the past six years. The policy rightly emphasises the Government’s achievements and sets out further elements to be pursued if returned to…
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Regulation review shows way ahead
The report of the Review of Higher Education Regulation is a valuable assessment of the role of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and its relations with other bodies. The report lays down an excellent basis for the…
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Deferral of self-education tax change positive
The Innovative Research Universities is pleased that the Government has accepted that limiting deductions for self-education expenses to $2000 would have significant, unplanned impact on skills across many professions. Professional education does not end at graduation. Extensive ongoing education is…
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No scandal in ATAR’s growing irrelevance
The growing irrelevance of the ATAR in a demand funded system is driving debate about the use of ATARs to measure suitability for higher education. There is nothing like loss of purpose to focus attention at superficial charms.
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Demand driven funding works
The challenge of effective funding of Australia’s universities is not to be fixed through retreating to a system of allocating universities limited numbers of university places. Demand driven funding works. Let’s not ruin it. As the Prime Minister said (29…
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Universities seek renewed focus
Australia’s Innovative Universities in Asia, released today, shows how IRU members have led universities’ engagement with Asia since the 1960s. “Our Universities have been engaged in Asia since foundation. We had the first Asian Studies degree and were among the…
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Measuring socio-economic status: IRU response
The IRU supports the proposals set down in Moving to an Enhanced Indicator of Higher Education Students’ Socio-economic Status for a more precise locational SES measure using geographical data at the SA1 level (based on the SEIFA IEO). The final…
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Engage, Collaborate, Innovate
Engage, Collaborate, Innovate, released today, demonstrates the commitment of IRU members to successful, enduring partnerships with industry. “Our Universities have a long track record in successful industry engagement to drive Australian innovation, productivity and economic growth.” said Professor Barney Glover,…
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IRU leads Australia in world’s top 100 universities under 50
IRU members have cemented their position in the Times Higher Education ranking of the world’s top 100 universities under 50 years old, with all participating IRU members listed. “The Times Higher Education rankings demonstrate IRU members’ commitment to exceptional learning…
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Australia’s Innovative Universities in Asia
Australia’s Innovative Universities in Asia, released today, shows how IRU members have led universities’ engagement with Asia since the 1960s. “Our Universities have been engaged in Asia since foundation. We had the first Asian Studies degree and were among the…
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