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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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May 13, 2024
Policy Review of the National Competitive Grants Program – IRU Response
The IRU welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the Policy Review of the National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP) by the Australian Research Council (ARC) and supports its overall intent. The NCGP serves a unique purpose within Australia’s research system and is critically important for supporting excellent pure basic, strategic basic and applied research across Read More
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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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May 15, 2024
IRU response to the 2024-25 Federal Budget
Student support welcome, but critical higher education reforms left undone The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) fully supports the government’s focus on students, equity and the cost of living, but warns that the ambitious long-term goals of the Universities Accord will not be met without further policy and funding reform. IRU Chair Professor Simon Biggs (Vice-Chancellor Read More
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May 11, 2024
IRU statement on changes to international education
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) will work constructively with government on the new measures announced today for international education. The changes to international student visa processing implemented by the Australian Government since the end of 2023 have disproportionately and unfairly impacted our universities and students. Further changes to the processing of student visas and the Read More
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May 7, 2024
IRU welcomes the appointment of new Vice-Chancellor at Western Sydney University
Media statement IRU welcomes the appointment of new Vice-Chancellor at Western Sydney University The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the appointment of Professor George Williams AO as the new Vice-Chancellor at Western Sydney University. IRU Chair Professor Simon Biggs (Vice-Chancellor and President of James Cook University) said that Professor Williams will join WSU at a Read More
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