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Draft Declaration on education goals: IRU comment
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) group has submitted its comments to the Draft Declaration on education goals, published by the Education Council, which is set to replace the Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians.
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Regional, Rural and Remote Universities: IRU submission to ACOLA review
The IRU has submitted a response to a discussion paper on enhancing research outcomes in Australia’s regional, rural and remote universities. The review is being undertaken by the Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA) on behalf of the Australian Government…
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Religious Discrimination Bill: implications for universities
IRU response to draft Religious Discrimination Bill 2019 Innovative Research Universities (IRU) has submitted its response to the Australian Government's draft Religious Discrimination Bill 2019, which sets out to further protect and better promote freedom of religion. Overview The stated intent…
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Investing in tertiary education infrastructure for the 2020s
The IRU has issued a statement on the Emergency Response Fund Bill 2019 and Emergency Response Fund (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2019, both currently under consideration by Parliament. While not the headline intent of the Bills, successful passage of the legislation…
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Academic Cheating – IRU response to Draft Bill
The IRU has responded to the Government's Draft Bill to prohibit academic cheating services, saying it is concerned that the draft legislation is too broad in seeking to cover all cases of cheating through use of another party. Commercial services should be the target, says the IRU.
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Review of the Melbourne Declaration: IRU response
The Education Council is reviewing the national schools statement known as the Melbourne Declaration. The IRU has responded to the review regarding the link between schools and subsequent (higher) education.
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Australian and NZ Standard Research Classification review – IRU submission
The IRU has submitted its response to the review of the Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification (ANZSRC), which seeks to ensure research classifications reflect current practice and remain responsive to change in the research sector. The review is…
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ARC National Science and Research Priorities review – IRU response
The IRU has submitted a response to the Implementation of the National Science and Research Priorities inquiry, making five broad points.
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