Tag: research

ARC review an opportunity for good-faith discussion: Zielke

Posted on   |  by Judith Zielke PSM
The ARC is committed to continuous improvement and continues to undertake significant work to improve the way it supports high-quality, world-leading research in Australia. We have recently released a...

Systemic issues haunt the Australian Research Council

Posted on   |  by Mark Gregory
The government has announced a review of the Australian Research Council in response to the vocal calls by the academic and scientific community for the systemic problems related to...

Towards integrated science, tech, research and innovation policy

Posted on   |  by Dr John H Howard
Management textbooks and business self-help books tell us that strategy drives structure which in turns drives funding and resource allocation decisions. Yet in public administration and public policy it...

Local vaccine manufacturing key to future pandemics: CSIRO

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The national science agency CSIRO has released a report into Australia’s pandemic preparedness, making 20 recommendations to government in six science and technology focus areas, including the development of...

Jobs and Skills: Don’t overlook the talent for research

Posted on   |  by Dr John H Howard
The last section of the Jobs+Skills Summit Issues Paper argues, quite correctly, that maximising the opportunities from new, growing and strategically important industries will be critical to boosting productivity,...

WA Future Health Innovation fund gets a new focus

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Four new areas of focus have been unveiled for the Western Australian government’s Future Health Research and Innovation fund. Building on the four strategic themes outlined in the WA...

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...