Tag: Australian National University

ANU Tech Policy Design Centre moves to keep doors open

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The Australian National University-based Tech Policy Design Centre is expected to continue its work in 2025 – albeit as an independent not-for-profit entity – after the university unexpectedly cut...

‘Anonymous’ voting software is flawed, investigation reveals

Posted on   |  by Dr Priya Dev and Dr Vanessa Teague
Secret ballots have long been fundamental to democracy, ensuring the integrity of elections in both government and corporate settings. Traditionally, votes are cast on physical paper, creating a clear...

ANU research and innovation staff caught in austerity plan

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Australian National University’s research and innovation arm will lose more than 10 per cent of staff as part of a major cost-saving restructure designed to cut salary cost by...

ANU axes 50 jobs in pursuit of $250m cost cut

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Australian National University plans to cut annual operating costs by a quarter of a billion dollars before 2026, as original plans to escape mounting deficits by raising student...

$18m space manufacturing facility launches

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Space research Trailblazer iLAuNCH has opened its $18 million advanced manufacturing facility at the University of South Australia. The 3D metal printing facility is located in Adelaide’s Camden Park,...

ANU, Fujitsu plan quantum computer for Canberra

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Plans to build a quantum computer in Canberra have been set in motion after the Australian National University signed a new agreement with Japanese tech conglomerate Fujitsu. On Thursday,...

SA govt-backed satellite readies for June launch

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The South Australian-made Kanyini cube satellite has reached its final manufacturing stage in the run up to its scheduled launch into low-Earth orbit in June. Adelaide-based internet of things...

Deep tech scale-ups thirsty for follow-on funding: Brian Schmidt

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Outgoing Australian National University vice-chancellor Professor Brian Schmidt has reflected positively on the growing support for research commercialisation at the institution after his eight-year tenure but believes there is...