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IRU universities engines of opportunity for future skills and jobs
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the announcement by the Prime Minister and Treasurer of a national Jobs and Skills Summit to be held in early September. We share the government’s commitment to a future in which all Australians –…
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IRU ready for constructive collaboration with new Labor government
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) congratulates Labor on the election result and looks forward to close and constructive engagement with the new government. Our universities stand ready to support the next phase of Australia’s economic and social development post-COVID –…
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IRU to farewell Charles Darwin University
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) is sad to announce the departure of Charles Darwin University (CDU) from the group. CDU made the formal announcement earlier this month, with their departure date set for 9 September 2022. IRU Chair Professor Carolyn Evans said…
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Universities prioritise opportunity for Australia’s future
Australians, regardless of their background or postcode should have access to opportunities for an education and for a good job. For almost everyone this requires a post-school qualification. The Australian Technology Network of Universities and Innovative Research Universities, representing 14…
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IRU sets out higher education policy agenda for the next government
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) is calling on the winner of the 2022 federal election to leverage education and research as part of a new phase in Australia’s social and economic development. The IRU has released a pre-election policy statement that outlines…
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IRU calls for an election agenda to reset higher education
The 2022 federal election provides a unique opportunity for government to move beyond the Covid-19 pandemic and set the policy foundations for a new phase in Australia’s economic and social development. Universities – bringing together education, skills, research and innovation…
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Don’t forget the Indo-Pacific when building new research ties
In The Weekend Australian, in an article about universities strengthening links with the UK, Peter Jennings from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute said that research collaboration would increasingly have to happen with our military allies: “You can choose the West or…
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IRU welcomes government’s $2.2bn commitment to research commercialisation
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes today’s commitment by the Australian Government to invest $2.2 billion in university research commercialisation, as announced by the Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP. With eight member universities across all mainland States and…
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Boosting participation in tertiary education will deliver major benefits for Australia
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the announcement today by the leader of the Labor Party, Anthony Albanese, for an additional 20,000 university places over the coming years. This announcement recognises the central role of universities in supporting the economic…
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IRU leading the way in diversification and offshore education
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) is ready to deliver on the Australian Government’s Australian Strategy for International Education 2021-2030, which focuses on a sustainable and diverse sector. IRU members are already leading the way in international student diversity and offshore…
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Students and universities vital to Australia’s post-COVID-19 recovery
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the announcement today by the Prime Minister, the Minister for Education and Youth and other Ministers on the further opening of Australia’s borders to international students. From 1 December, fully-vaccinated international students with an…
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IRU welcomes government commitment to the return of international students
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcome the strong commitment to the return of international students provided today by the Minister for Education and Youth, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, in his speech to the Australian International Education Conference. The Minister’s…
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