Tag: Australian National University

Cybernetics and the future of policy: ANU school launches

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
After nearly two years, Professor Genevieve Bell has officially opened the Australian National University’s School of Cybernetics, which she hopes will encourage systems-based approaches to policy making. After an...

Diamond future for Canberra’s Quantum Brilliance

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
In 2019, some intellectual property created through a research project at the Australian National University was spun out as a startup which might change how we all use computers....

Samsara Eco and the breakthrough plastic-eating enzyme

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A startup spun out of the Australian National University is looking to solve one of the world’s biggest environmental problems thanks to its plastic-eating enzyme that can make the...

ANU spin outs offer commercialisation insights

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The leaders of three companies spun out of the Australian National University gathered last Wednesday to offer advice on issues of commercialisation, collaborating with universities, and early-stage recruitment. Organised...

University research ‘spillover’ undervalued: Schmidt

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Australian universities are creating “genuine productivity spillovers” long before research is commercialised, according to Professor Brian Schmidt, who warns the demonstrable economic benefit of discovery research is being overshadowed...

Electric vehicle use in remote areas is feasible: ANU study

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Electric vehicles could feasibly be used by Australians in remote areas according to a new study published by four researchers at the Australian National University. Published in the Australian...

Gig Guide: Alan Jones new Fishburners interim CEO

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Co-working space and digital startup network Fishburners has appointed tech and venture capital veteran Alan Jones as its interim chief executive officer. Mr Jones’ began his experience as a...