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IRU Response to Discussion Paper: Improving Alignment and Coordination between the MRFF and MREA
The IRU appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the consultation process aimed at optimising the government’s investments in health and medical research through the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and the NHMRC’s Medical Research Endowment Account (MREA). The IRU strongly…
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IRU Opening Statement: public hearing for the Inquiry into Australia’s tourism and international education sectors
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) is a group of seven Australian universities committed to inclusive education and innovative research that advances communities. Since their founding, our universities have had a strong commitment to international education and to engagement with the…
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Australian Universities Accord – IRU Submission
Executive Summary The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) warmly welcomes the Review of Australia’s Higher Education System as the first step towards a new Australian Universities Accord. The Universities Accord discussion paper released in February 2023 poses important questions about the…
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National Science and Research Priorities, and National Science Statement – IRU Response
IRU appreciates the opportunity to provide input to the first stage of the consultation process on the National Science and Research Priorities, and National Science Statement. The Priorities offer a potential signal-setting tool, giving clarity on the areas that government…
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National Reconstruction Fund: IRU submission to consultation process
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources on the development of the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF). In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and at a time…
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Australian Universities Accord: Consultation on Terms of Reference
Executive Summary The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) warmly welcomes the Review of Australia’s Higher Education System as the first step towards a new Australian Universities Accord. At a time of significant global change, the Review provides an important opportunity to…
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Review of the Australian Research Council
Summary of IRU Recommendations 1. The primary purpose of the ARC is to support basic research across all non-medical disciplines. 2. A commitment to the peer review process (based on the Haldane Principle) should be included in the ARC Act,…
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Employment White Paper – IRU Submission
Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Employment White Paper process — the critical next step to address skills and labour shortages in Australia’s workforce, and to describe a potential future state for Australia’s…
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