Research Strengths

Universities in their Local Communities

Diverse communities throughout Australia require tailored and targeted research and programs for their unique contexts and challenges. The role of IRU members in their communities has driven positive and productive research that makes a difference to people from all walks of life.

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First Nations Communities

First Nations people are the first educators and innovators, with long-held philosophies of Country. As institutions of knowledge, our universities are proud to play a role in continuing these traditions.

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Partners in the Indo-Pacific

Beyond Australian borders, the IRU has been charting a course for building research impact and collaboration throughout the Indo-Pacific region. With patterns of knowledge production shifting dramatically around the globe in the past 20 years, this region has come into focus as an area of rapid growth in research and education.

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Sustainability

For two decades, the IRU has been a leader in sustainability research and education. Research activities have remained focused on sustainable and socially-responsible solutions for communities in Australia and internationally.

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Equity and Access

In the last two decades, Australian society has grown, diversified, and faced unprecedented changes. For people and communities across the country, access to important services in health and education remain a challenge. Within this landscape, the IRU has been proud to expand its members’ commitment to access and inclusion within the higher education system, as well as facilitating research that expands equity and access to essential services for all Australians.

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Futures for Australia

A commitment to innovation is at the heart of the IRU’s shared goals. This commitment highlights members’ openness to new ideas and a collaborative approach to developing methods, models, and solutions for partners in a way that contributes to social progress.

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Have you seen our Policy Statements?

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Statements

  • Engage Collaborative Innovate

    Case studies from IRU and industry engagement, powering innovation, driving social, scientific, cultural and economic progress

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  • Disaster Resilience

    Preparing, responding and adapting. An IRU network area of research strength addressing one of the major challenges of our times

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  • Protecting Australia’s Endangered Landscapes

    IRU ecologists rank Australia’s 10 most endangered landscapes

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