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CSIRO set to close only US-based office

CSIRO’s United States subsidiary will be shuttered later this year, according to the national science agency’s latest corporate plan, as the extent of its massive enterprise services restructure continues...

Up to 500 jobs to go at CSIRO’s enterprise arm

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO will cut up to 500 staff from its enterprise services arm as part of restructure designed to reduce labour and operating costs by $100...

CSIRO’s chief scientist role faces uncertain future

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The national science agency could axe its chief scientist role as part of a planned restructure that is expected to result in hundreds of jobs cuts. CSIRO chief executive...

CSIRO chief wants a ‘strategic middle ground’ on research

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The solution to Australia’s innovation struggles lies in a “strategic middle ground,” between large-scale moonshot missions and spreading limited resources too thin across a multitude of sub-scale programs, according...

Extra $20m allocated to CSIRO’s SME programs

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
An additional $20 million has been allocated to CSIRO’s SME Connect team to allow it to support the development of as many as 750 small to medium-sized businesses. The...

Debate the policy, but don’t disparage science: CSIRO

Posted on   |  by James Riley
CSIRO chief executive Doug Hilton has publicly defended the integrity of the national science agency and its scientists after Opposition leader Peter Dutton on Tuesday attacked the organisation over...

Mazzucato in Australia: Last chance to secure seats

Posted on   |  by James Riley
With just days before renowned economist and author Mariana Mazzucato arrives in Australia for her much anticipated speaking tour, a final release of tickets are now available for premier...

Ed Husic and Daniel Mookhey join line-up for Mazzucato

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Federal Industry minister Ed Husic and NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey will join renowned economist and author Professor Mariana Mazzucato for the first leg of her speaking tour in Sydney...