“Government can’t be in the business of dictating breakthroughs or directing research, but it does have a vital responsibility to invest in our research agencies and universities and to...
Research
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What does it take to reverse the tech brain drain and get some of Australia’s top research talent to return home? It’s a question that’s quietly circled around in...
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There are now more than 300 active startups and spinouts based on the commercialisation of Australian research, with a record 69 added in the last year, according to the...
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It’s time for a ‘generational change’ in Australia from focusing on natural disaster response and recovery to preparation and resilience, with economic opportunities also on offer, Minderoo Foundation’s Fire...
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As final preparations are made for the Jobs and Skills Summit this week in Canberra, it is worth thinking about what it will really take to transform Australia’s economy...
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The Prime Minister has echoed his predecessor’s push to better commercialise Australian science, but says an important difference is the new government’s plan is accompanied with a commitment to...
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The legislation underpinning $800 million in annual research funding will be reviewed for the first time in two decades later this year, with a three-person panel to conduct the...
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Sixteen new Australian Laureate Fellowships will receive nearly $50 million for their five-year research projects to explore areas like galactic winds, advanced 3D printing, colonial justice systems, air quality...
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A $478 million biomedical precinct for health research and patient care will be built by the University of Sydney between its Camperdown campuses and the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital,...
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Low-cost solar cells, gumtree management, space access and crocodile vaccines are among 61 projects to share in $29 million in federal research grants announced on Wednesday, two months later...
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Two dozen representatives from Australian science, research, universities, defence, and investment attended Industry minister Ed Husic’s Science and Commercialisation skills roundtable. Convened by Mr Husic ahead of Prime Minister...
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An analysis of industry and government reports on the future of automated vehicles found they promote benefits that may exclude several socioeconomic groups and may entrench traditional gender roles,...
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On Tuesday August 9, in a Whitehouse Rose Garden ceremony, President Joe Biden will sign the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 into law. In addition to the Chips...
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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...