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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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New beginnings as IRU welcomes a new member and a new Executive Director
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the University of Canberra (UC) to its ranks and names Paul Harris as the new Executive Director. From today, the University of Canberra is a member of the IRU, bringing the network’s membership to…
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IRU welcomes Commonwealth approval of international student return plans
The Federal Government’s approval of international student return plans in South Australia is welcomed by the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) as an important step in Australia’s COVID-19 recovery. The IRU looks forward to an announcement from the Commonwealth Government regarding…
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Search for successor begins as IRU executive director completes term
Conor King, the Innovative Research Universities (IRU)’s executive director, has announced he will complete his term on 30 July 2021. A recruitment process to select his successor is now under way. Over nearly 11 years Mr King’s tenure as Executive…
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International education is part of Australian universities’ core mission to educate
International education is part of the broad mission of Australian universities to educate people no matter their background, the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) group has said in response to today’s speech by Education Minister The Hon. Alan Tudge MP. Mr…
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IRU welcomes Government agenda for greater research commercialisation
Government plans to improve the commercialisation of research provide a welcome Government agenda for 2021, the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) group has said – but the Government must provide additional support to make it happen. Speaking at The University of…
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Benefits increase a welcome boost for students and universities
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) group has welcomed confirmation that a $50 per fortnight increase in jobseeker benefits will also apply to students claiming Youth Allowance, ABSTUDY and Austudy. The Prime Minister announced a package of changes to unemployment benefits…
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Don’t leave students out of benefits increase
Students claiming Youth Allowance, ABSTUDY and Austudy must be included in Government plans to permanently raise the value of welfare payments, the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) group has said. According to media reports today (19 February 2021), the Government is…
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Carolyn Evans appointed new chair of IRU group
Griffith University Vice-Chancellor Professor Carolyn Evans has become the new chair of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) group. Professor Evans takes over the position from Murdoch University Vice-Chancellor Professor Eeva Leinonen, who was IRU chair through 2019 and 2020. The…
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International research and education remain at threat from proposed foreign relations laws
Research and education partnerships between Australian universities and international institutions remain at risk following the publication of the parliamentary inquiry report into the proposed Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Bill 2020, the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) group has said.…
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IRU celebrates new funding for research into Australian society, history and culture
IRU members are celebrating after winning $3.4 million of new funding for research into Australian and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander society, history and culture – 29% of all the money awarded through the program. Education Minister Dan Tehan announced…
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