Tag: Chief Scientist

Oceanographer Tony Haymet appointed chief scientist

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Marine scientist and entrepreneur Professor Tony Haymet has been appointed Australia’s next chief scientist, beginning his tenure on Tuesday with an openness to nuclear power and a message to...

‘Step up and lead’: Outgoing science chief’s clarion call

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Patient policymakers, proactive practitioners and a cultural leap of faith will deliver Australia’s innovation nirvana, outgoing chief scientist Dr Cathy Foley imparted on Monday, as she wraps up four...

Gig guide: The search for a new chief scientist begins

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The search for Australia’s next chief scientist has begun, in preparation for Dr Cathy Foley’s departure at the end of this year. Dr Foley, a quantum physicist, was appointed...

‘Publish or perish’ research culture hurting innovation

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Australia’s chief scientist Dr Cathy Foley is driving reform of the performance metrics for researchers and research institutions with the release of a new report that outlines existing barriers...

Kerrie Wilson appointed Qld chief scientist

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Conservation expert Professor Kerrie Wilson has been named Queensland’s new chief scientist after an almost year-long search by the state government. Professor Wilson, who is currently the Queensland University...

Long term investment pays off for Australian quantum sector

Posted on   |  by Dr Cathy Foley
Australia’s leadership in quantum computing and quantum science today isn’t an accident. It is the result of over sixty years of investment in the physical sciences in our universities...

Bronwyn Harch named interim Qld chief scientist

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Renowned statistician and data scientist Professor Bronwyn Harch has been appointed interim Queensland Chief Scientist while the state government searches for a permanent replacement. Professor Harch assumed the top...

Foley and Monro to present at Innovation Papers [Live]

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Australian Government chief scientist Dr Cathy Foley and chief Defence scientist Professor Tanya Monro have joined the Innovation Papers program for a special lunchtime discussion about science, industry...