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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Business community and universities unite to boost graduate skills and employability

ACCI and IRU’s groundbreaking project designed to encourage businesses to engage with universities, and provide industry relevant experiences for students, will be launched by Senator Chris Evans on Monday 28 February from 9.30am at Parliament House, Canberra. Senator Evans will…

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IRU and ACCI partnership launch case studies encouraging business to engage with universities

Today ACCI and IRU, launched a suite of case studies and information pack to increase opportunities for business to work with university students. The case studies inform and encourage business to engage with universities, providing industry relevant experience for students.…

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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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IRU preliminary comments: Higher Education base funding review

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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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Historic MOU between business and universities to boost graduate employability

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Australia’s largest and most representative business and industry organisation and the Innovative Research Universities (IRU), a network of seven comprehensive high quality universities covering all mainland States and the Northern Territory, today…

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IRU strategy aims to create opportunities

 Innovative Research Universities (IRU) today unveiled its strategy for the next two years and a new corporate logo.  Chair of IRU and Vice-Chancellor of James Cook University Professor Sandra Harding launched the 2009-2011 strategy at the two-day IRU forum in…

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Charles Darwin University joins Innovative Research Universities

Innovative Research Universities (IRU) expanded this week with the announcement that the Northern Territory’s Charles Darwin University (CDU) will join the network. Chair of IRU and Vice-Chancellor of James Cook University Professor Sandra Harding announced today that CDU has become…

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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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