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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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Paid placements support students and communities
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…
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IRU welcomes action to reduce student debt
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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The Universities Accord and May Budget should stay focused on equity
In the lead-up to the Federal Budget on the 14th of May, universities are keenly awaiting the government’s response to the final report by the Universities Accord panel, delivered to Minister Jason Clare at the end of 2023. Treasurer Jim…
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University reforms for a more equitable and innovative Australia
IRU response to the final Universities Accord report The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes today’s release by Education Minister the Hon Jason Clare MP of the final report by the Australian Universities Accord panel. IRU Chair Professor Simon Biggs (Vice-Chancellor…
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National R&D competitiveness requires a new international strategy
For universities, a big start to 2024 will come with the release of the final report by the Universities Accord panel, which was handed to Minister Jason Clare at the end of last year. The Accord is the biggest review…
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IRU congratulates Professor Barney Glover AO on appointment as Jobs and Skills Australia Commissioner
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) congratulates Professor Barney Glover AO on his appointment as the new Commissioner of Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA). Professor Glover has played a significant leadership role within the IRU and the Australian higher education sector.…
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Professor Simon Biggs announced as new IRU Chair
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…
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No time to lose to commence urgent university reforms: IRU Pre-Budget Submission 2024-25
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the 2024-25 Federal Budget. This year’s Budget comes at a critical time for government to respond to the final report of the Universities Accord panel and to commence…
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IRU welcomes changes to Australian Research Council Act
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the introduction of legislation by Minister Jason Clare to strengthen the governance and mission of the Australian Research Council (ARC). The ARC has a vital and unique role in Australia’s innovation system, as the…
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