Tag: Australian Research Council

Richard Robson, Nobel and the path to research-led prosperity

Posted on   |  by Ute Roessner
In October last year during Nobel Prize announcement week, Professor Richard Robson from the University of Melbourne received news that would bring international attention to a line of research...

Uncapped Future Fellowship funding explodes to $344m

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The latest round of funding for mid-career researchers has topped $344 million — more than triple the typical amounts of previous years — and will enable almost 300 ambitious...

ARC grant programs pared back and recast on discovery

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The biggest reforms to Australia’s discovery research grants in decades will slash the number of schemes in half but fund hundreds more projects in a strategic effort to find...

Gig Guide: KPMG braces for backlash as Yates waves bye-bye

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Andrew Yates has resigned as chief executive of KPMG Australia after months of scrutiny over the consultancy giant’s handling of whistleblower allegations it misused confidential data. Mr Yates and...

Breakthrough Aussie research unlocks faster future networks

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Principles of quantum mechanics can amplify wireless communications technology, world-first research by Australian scientists has shown, paving the way for future 6G networks to be faster and more energy...

Quantum boost as Research Council dishes new funds

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Eight new Centres of Excellence announced by the Australian Research Council on Tuesday includes $70 million for two centres focused on quantum computing research over the next seven years....

Universities secure $62m for research, training hubs

Posted on   |  by Trish Everingham
Universities in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia have secured $62.4 million in federal funding for 13 new research hubs and training centres focused on strategic national priorities, including...