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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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Improving Innovation Indicators – IRU response
The Government's Department of Industry, Innovation and Science is undertaking a review of innovation metrics "to develop a suite of metrics that more fully capture innovation and thereby support better decision-making in Australia". The IRU has submitted its response, saying it…
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Reshaping the Australian Qualifications Framework: the IRU approach
In the 2017-18 budget, the Australian Government announced a review of the AQF to ensure that the framework continues to meet the needs of students, employers, education providers and the wider community. This is the IRU's response.
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Regional, Rural and Remote Education Strategy – IRU response
As part of its Regional Education package, the Australian Government is developing a National Regional, Rural and Remote Education Strategy which aims to drive increased participation in post-secondary education. The Strategy will build on the Government's response to the Independent Review…
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The future need for higher education provider categories
A critical part of the Australian higher education system is effective regulation of the bodies that educate students and issue qualifications. The regulation should ensure that: each registered provider is clearly capable of providing higher education, guiding out any that…
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Performance funding: implications, risks, and options
The IRU response to the Performance based funding for the Commonwealth Grant Scheme discussion paper The Government proposal for the university by university funding cap to be indexed to population growth is contingent on meeting performance standards on student experience,…
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Reallocation of Commonwealth supported places – IRU Response
An effective tertiary system will ensure that Australians can access higher education places across all levels, with a focus on gaining qualifications that lay the basis for employment and future renewal of skills. Until 2018 bachelor qualifications were funded for…
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