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Strategic Examination of R&D – IRU submission
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the Strategic Examination of R&D (SERD). The SERD panel is tasked with exploring ways to optimise R&D investment, enhance research-industry collaboration, align efforts with national priorities, encourage industry…
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Policy Review of the National Competitive Grants Program Discussion Paper – IRU Response
The IRU supports many of the objectives of the proposed NBGP model, but recommends delaying the NCGP restructure until after a full response by Government to the Australian Universities Accord Final Report (the Accord) and the Strategic Examination of R&D…
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IRU submission on university governance
Thankyou for the opportunity to provide input for the Committee’s inquiry into the quality of governance at Australian higher education providers. On behalf of the member universities of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) group, we welcome the Parliament’s focus on…
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2025-26 Pre-Budget Submission
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the 2025–26 Federal Budget. This year’s Budget is another critical step in implementing the long-term policy reform agenda set out in the final Australian Universities Accord report, released…
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New Colombo Plan External Advisory Group – IRU Submission
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the opportunity make a submission to the New Colombo Plan External Advisory Group. The IRU represents seven universities around Australia — Flinders University, Griffith University, James Cook University, La Trobe University, Murdoch University, Western Sydney…
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IRU Response: Universities Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Bill 2024
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Universities Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Bill 2024. In our submission to the Universities Accord, IRU raised many of the issues this Bill seeks to address and…
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Opening Statement: Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment (Quality and Integrity) Bill 2024
Thankyou for the opportunity to be here on behalf of the Innovative Research Universities. The IRU is a group of seven universities across the country committed to expanding opportunity for Australian students and to research that benefits our communities. International…
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IRU response to the Universities Accord implementation consultation papers on the Managed Growth Funding model and Needs-based Funding
Summary IRU position The IRU supports: A new Managed Growth Funding model, comprising a System-wide Pool to meet long-term national targets and Managed Growth Targets as part of mission-based compacts. Transitional funding arrangements until the end of 2029 and a…
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