Tag: Australian Academy of Science

Scientists push government for $2bn supercomputing plan

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia’s top science body is ramping up pressure on the federal government to commit to a multi-billion dollar, decade-long overhaul of the country’s “oversubscribed” and near end-of-life supercomputers. The...

Tightened science diplomacy grants roll out

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Nine Australian researchers will split $6 million in federal funding to work with partners from east Asia on projects like hydrogen, AI, advanced manufacturing and solar technologies after securing...

R&D review urged to tackle tax, coordinate innovation

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Research institutions and industry groups are lining up to assist a landmark review of the national R&D system, but are also urging the government not to delay immediate action...

A Future Made in Australia needs a research reset

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The Albanese government’s flagship industry policy is at risk of being undermined by plummeting investment in research and development, Australia’s universities and research groups are warning ahead of Tuesday’s...

Record low R&D spending growth in higher education

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
University spending on R&D as a share of GDP has recorded its biggest two-year decline in more than 30 years, despite total investment by the higher education sector climbing...

ITAR barriers come down as AUKUS tech trade reforms pass

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Controversial legislation that creates a licence-free environment for technology sharing between Australia and the United States and United Kingdom has passed Parliament with amendments that bake in exemptions for...