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Free suite of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) resources now online
A free suite of resources to help prepare students, university staff and workplace supervisors for work integrated learning (WIL) has been uploaded to the IRU website. More than 30 learning modules, documents, videos and articles have been added to the…
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Australia-Malaysia research collaborations showcased in new IRU booklet
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Eleven research collaborations between Australian and Malaysian researchers are showcased in a new booklet published by the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) network. The featured research projects were jointly undertaken by universities from across the IRU and the Malaysia Research Universities…
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Learner Facing Analytics report
The IRU has published a new report exploring student understandings and concerns in relation to the collection and use of learning analytics. Titled "Learner Facing Analytics: Analysis of Student Perspectives", the report is the result of a two-year student-focused project…
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Joint statement in support of scientific peer review
The IRU has given its backing to the following statement in support of scientific peer review, coordinated by the National Research and Innovation Alliance (NRIA): Australia cannot afford to compromise the principles underpinning scientific research The National Research and Innovation…
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Performance-based funding proposals: IRU response
Professor Eeva Leinonen, Chair of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) network, has welcomed the report into Performance-based funding for the Commonwealth Grant Scheme, saying the IRU will work constructively with the Government to get the performance-funding formula right. Vice-Chancellors from…
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IRU appoints new health and medical research Fellow
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) network is intensifying its focus on health and medical research with the appointment of a new IRU Vice Chancellors’ Fellow for Medical Research. Brendon Douglas, previously the Director of Research at Charles Darwin University, will…
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Productivity Commission report on demand driven funding: IRU response
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) network has set out its full response to the Productivity Commission report on university demand driven funding. The IRU says the major outcome from the report is that it highlights the important links from schooling…
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Engagement and impact assessment shows which industries take up research
The industries making the most use of high-quality university research have been revealed via the Australian Research Council (ARC) ‘Engagement and Impact’ assessment released today. The Engagement and Impact assessment provides the balance to the Excellence in Research for Australia…
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ERA proves Australian research is worth investing in
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) group has congratulated Australia’s researchers for the improved 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) results released today, which the IRU says proves the benefits of continued investment in the sector. The seven IRU universities…
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IRU report: Impact of the Demand Driven System
Ten years ago in May 2009, the then Government’s 2009 Federal Budget announced the uncapping of the number of funded places for undergraduate study. The uncapping of places became known as the “demand driven” system of higher education funding. The…
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Murdoch VC Eeva Leinonen becomes new IRU Chair
Vice-Chancellor of Murdoch University Professor Eeva Leinonen has begun a new role as Chair of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) group for 2019 and 2020. Professor Leinonen takes up the position from Flinders University VC Colin Stirling who has completed…
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Exciting Opportunity – Be the next IRU Vice-Chancellors’ Fellow
IRU Vice-Chancellors’ Fellow Innovative Research Universities (IRU) will focus on ensuring future student and graduate success, across the student lifecycle, through an innovative collaborative project led by the IRU Vice-Chancellors’ Fellow. The Project will guide members to lead Australian practice…
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