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Concentration and diversity in Australian research funding, output and impact
IRU analysis on the past 20 years of research excellence in Australia
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FEATURED POLICY SUBMISSIONS
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January 29, 2024
2024-25 Pre-Budget Submission
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the opportunity to provide input for the 2024-25 Federal Budget. This year’s Budget provides a critical opportunity for government to respond to the final report of the Universities Accord panel and to begin a longer process of essential reforms that will set up Australia’s higher education and research systems Read More
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November 3, 2023
Australian Research Council Act 2001 – Proposed Amendments: IRU Response
Summary: The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) supports the proposed amendments to the ARC Act 2001 addressing the six relevant recommendations outlined in Trusting Australia’s Ability: Review of the Australian Research Council Act 2001 (the Review). We support the intention and tone of the Consultation Paper, but to improve clarity, understanding and assurance that the amendments Read More
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October 6, 2023
Consultation Paper on Implementing Suburban University Study Hubs – IRU Response
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the opportunity to provide input on the implementation of the Suburban University Study Hubs Program. As one of the five priority actions recommended in the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report in July 2023, the IRU welcomes policy and funding measures that will improve access, equity and student support across Read More
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NEWS
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April 24, 2024
The Universities Accord and May Budget should stay focused on equity
In the lead-up to the Federal Budget on the 14th of May, universities are keenly awaiting the government’s response to the final report by the Universities Accord panel, delivered to Minister Jason Clare at the end of 2023. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has said that the government’s third Budget this May should be about investing in Read More
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February 25, 2024
University reforms for a more equitable and innovative Australia
IRU response to the final Universities Accord report The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes today’s release by Education Minister the Hon Jason Clare MP of the final report by the Australian Universities Accord panel. IRU Chair Professor Simon Biggs (Vice-Chancellor and President of James Cook University) thanked the members of the panel and said that Read More
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February 12, 2024
National R&D competitiveness requires a new international strategy
For universities, a big start to 2024 will come with the release of the final report by the Universities Accord panel, which was handed to Minister Jason Clare at the end of last year. The Accord is the biggest review of the Australian university system in fifteen years and is charged with setting the policy Read More
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