Tag: Cathy Foley

Chief Scientist plan for free research access for all

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The nation’s chief scientist will this year recommend to government a radical departure from the way research is distributed in Australia, proposing a world-first model that shakes up the...

Stellar speaker line-up confirmed for InnovationAus Awards

Posted on   |  by James Riley
New South Wales’ rock star Digital minister Victor Dominello will join Australia’s chief scientist Dr Cathy Foley and Xero chair David Thodey as speaker-presenters at the 2022 InnovationAus Awards...

Australia’s quantum opportunity upgraded to $6 billion

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The CSIRO has upgraded its economic forecast for quantum technology, predicting it will be a $4.6 billion industry in Australia by the end of the next decade and directly...

Research should not be limited by national priorities: Foley

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Australia’s chief scientist has highlighted the importance of not limiting the scope of fundamental research and suggested it shouldn’t be bound by national research priorities. Dr Cathy Foley was...

Quantum strategy takes shape with objectives and initiatives

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The Industry department has revealed the seven key objectives and potential policy initiatives of Australia’s upcoming national quantum strategy, setting its sights on a “thriving environment” that spans research,...

Around the QIST: Quantum charts a course for Aussie STEM success

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Australia’s world-leading quantum research sector should be used as a guide for scaling up other technology industries such as biotech, clean energy, and semiconductors, the Chief Scientists says, after...