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Workplace relations framework: IRU submission to the Productivity Commission
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) is a network of six research intensive, progressive universities, established in Australia in the last 50 years. Our member universities were established as research intensive universities in the outer urban areas of Australia’s capitals and…
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Higher Education and Research Reform Bill 2014: IRU Submission
The need for further change in higher education is clear. Over the past six years Governments of both sides have endorsed the need for all interested Australians to access higher education to meet their needs. The challenge remains to design…
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References Committee Inquiry into the Practices of the Higher Education and Research Reform Bill 2014, and related matters: IRU Submission
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) supports passage of the Higher Education and Research Reform Bill 2014 (the Bill) with amendments to: complete the suite of amendments previously proposed by the IRU to the Higher Education and Research Reform Amendment Bill…
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Principles of the Higher Education and Research Reform Bill 2014 and related matters: IRU Submission
The need for further change in higher education is clear. Over the past six years Governments of both sides have endorsed the need for all interested Australians to access higher education to meet their needs. The challenge remains to design…
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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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