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Boosting the Commercial Returns from Research: IRU Submission
Research provides significant benefits for Australians, as individuals, businesses, and communities. A research system, characterised by innovation, excellence and impact,needs sustainable support from government for universities to work with and respond to research end-users to deliver the benefits of research to individuals,…
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Review of the Cooperative Research Centre Programme: IRU Submission
Since their establishment in 1990 the Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) have been an important programme driving the translation of research into practical solutions that support economic growth, healthy communities and a secure environment. The CRCs have provided a valuable platform…
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Aligning Esos with the national Quality Frameworks – Response to the ESOS Discussion
The Educational Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) framework of Act, National Code and national register (CRICOS) was created at a time when there were few if any explicit protections for higher education students. It is a valuable assertion of the importance of ensuring…
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Brief: Regional Higher Education and Research
Higher Education and Research in Regions and for Residents of the Regions. In consideration of the Higher Education and Research Reform Amendment Bill 2014 the impact on the residents of Australia's regions and on the universities which are based on…
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Higher Education and Research Reform Amendment Bill 2014: Overview and Analysis
The Commencement dates reflect the 1 January 2016 start date for the main changes, with differences for: change of title for University of Ballarat and increases to ARC funding, immediate on assent of the Bill; the NZ inclusions and the…
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Higher Education and Research Reform Amendment Bill 2014: IRU Submission
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) supports the passage of the Higher Education and Research Reform Amendment Bill 2014 (the Bill) with amendments to address weaknesses in the Government’s plan. The Bill will put in place reforms to higher education that…
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Inquiry into Australia’s Innovation: IRU Submission
The inquiry into the Australian innovation system provides an opportunity to review the policy settings and programmes that underpin the Australian research effort and innovation environment, testing their effectiveness in supporting the outcomes required of industry, universities, other research bodies, and Government. The…
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Senate Standing Committee on Economics Inquiry into Australia’s Innovation System: IRU Submission
The inquiry into the Australian innovation system provides an opportunity to review the policy settings and programmes that underpin the Australian research effort and innovation environment, testing their effectiveness in supporting the outcomes required of industry, universities, other research bodies,…
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