The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) has announced Professor Simon Biggs, Vice-Chancellor and President of James Cook University, as the group’s Chair for 2024-2025. Professor Biggs takes over from University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Paddy Nixon. “I’m honoured to…
Members of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) have confirmed their intent to work together on a strategic initiative to strengthen the relationship between Australia and India. Six members of the IRU have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore…
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) today affirmed its commitment to strengthening two-way mobility and collaboration with partners in Pacific Island Nations, with the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of the South Pacific (USP). USP…
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the appointment of the Honourable Bill Shorten MP as the new Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Canberra. IRU Chair Professor Simon Biggs (Vice-Chancellor and President of James Cook University) said that Minister…
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) is calling on government to end unfair visa processing for international students as soon as possible and to amend the Education Services for Overseas Students Bill that is currently before Parliament. The IRU agrees with…
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the announcement today by Minister for Industry and Science the Hon Ed Husic MP of the updated National Science and Research Priorities and National Science Statement. IRU members have significant research strength to enact…
As the new Albanese Government Ministry is sworn in today, the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) thanks Ministers O’Connor and Burney for their significant contributions and welcomes new ministers in key portfolios for Indigenous Australians, Skills and Training and Home Affairs.…
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the appointment by Minister Jason Clare of a new independent Board for the Australian Research Council (ARC) and congratulates Chair Professor Peter Shergold AC, Deputy Chair Professor Susan Dodds FAHA, and other members. This…
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) warns that measures proposed in the consultation draft of the Australian Government’s new International Education and Skills Strategic Framework would fundamentally change the way Australia’s international education system works. In its submission on the draft…
Senior representatives from the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) will travel to Japan next week to strengthen collaboration with partners in higher education, government and industry. The visit is part of the IRU’s commitment to build stronger links with key partners…
Student support welcome, but critical higher education reforms left undone The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) fully supports the government’s focus on students, equity and the cost of living, but warns that the ambitious long-term goals of the Universities Accord will…
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) will work constructively with government on the new measures announced today for international education. The changes to international student visa processing implemented by the Australian Government since the end of 2023 have disproportionately and unfairly…
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…
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…
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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