Tag: Attila Brungs

Cathy Foley, uni VCs warn on translation risks

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Australia’s chief scientist and university vice-chancellors have urged caution in the latest COVID-19-driven push by governments to commercialise research, warning it must not come at the expense of fundamental...

Attila Brungs named UNSW vice-chancellor

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Professor Attila Brungs has been appointed  as the new UNSW Sydney president and Vice-Chancellor, moving over from the same role at the University of Technology Sydney where he has worked...

Thodey: More work needed on jobs

Posted on   |  by Aimee Chanthadavong
Australians cannot just rely on government to set policies and frameworks if the country wants to be prepared for the impact of technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics and automation...

Innovation system not just startups

Posted on   |  by James Riley
While the groundswell of political support for the technology startups was encouraging, Australia would enjoy bigger opportunities if it broadened its outlook in addressing the needs of the whole...

BCA chief elected UTS chancellor

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The University of Technology Sydney’s innovation credentials have been given a boost with the election of Business Council of Australia president Catherine Livingstone as chancellor. Ms Livingstone, who has...

Highrise threat to growing precinct

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Redeveloping the Powerhouse Museum site solely for residential high-rises would kill the growing startup and creative industries precinct that has grown organically around the University of Technology, Sydney. UTS...

UTS cranks its innovation engine

Posted on   |  by James Riley
UTS Vice-Chancellor Attila Brungs will tonight unveil a new strategic plan for the university that broadens access to research facilities and labs for local startups and SMEs, driving better...

Tech should fight for Powerhouse

Posted on   |  by James Riley
With the fate of the Australian Technology Park now largely decided, the local innovation sector should be getting itself organised now for a campaign to keep the Powerhouse Museum...