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First step on JRG reform would benefit 300,000 students
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) recommends immediate reform of the Job-Ready Graduates (JRG) package to support students and a more equitable higher education system. In a new report released today, the IRU provides updated modelling of options for Government for…
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Innovative Research Universities showcasing sustainability leadership and impact
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) is celebrating its members’ successes in sustainability with a new publication, Sustainable Universities and Communities. The report highlights best practice across IRU member universities with a collection of case studies that showcase the positive impact…
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IRU welcomes appointment of new University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor
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…
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Innovative Research Universities sets out next steps on international education
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…
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IRU supports government focus on research priorities and Indigenous knowledge
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…
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IRU thanks outgoing Ministers and welcomes new Albanese Government Ministry
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.…
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IRU welcomes appointment of Australian Research Council Board
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…
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IRU response to draft International Education and Skills Strategic Framework
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…
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Innovative Research Universities strengthening links with Japan
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…
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IRU response to the 2024-25 Federal Budget
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…
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IRU statement on changes to international education
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…
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IRU welcomes the appointment of new Vice-Chancellor at Western Sydney University
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…
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