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SERD Issues Papers 1-4: IRU response
The IRU welcomes the opportunity to offer feedback on the first four Strategic Examination of Research and Development (SERD) issues papers. The IRU submission to the SERD recommended a systematic approach to R&D through a national coordination agency. Therefore, we…
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IRU Feedback on “A new approach to research evaluation: The ARC’s Research Insights Capability”
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) has provided feedback on the Consultation Draft - New Australian Research Council Research Insights Capability. The IRU supports: The ARC taking a greater role in improving the understanding of the research ecosystem and highlighting strengths,…
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Inquiry into the quality of governance in Australian higher education providers – Opening Statement, Paul Harris
Thank you for the opportunity to be here today – my name is Paul Harris and I am the Executive Director of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU). The IRU is a network of seven universities with over 200,000 students enrolled…
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Joint IRU and RUN statement – a sustainable and equitable international education system that benefits all Australians.
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) and the Regional Universities Network (RUN) – together representing 14 world-class Australian universities – have joined together to call for a positive and principles-based approach to securing the future of Australia’s international education system. The…
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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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