Tag: Universities Australia

‘Sends the wrong signal’: Research sector blasts AEA axing

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Science and research groups have hit out at the federal government’s shock decision to scrap Australia’s Economic Accelerator, saying the abrupt end to the program will hurt commercialisation efforts....

Australia to join $155bn Horizon Europe research pool

Posted on   |  by James Riley
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says Australia’s plan to join the giant Horizon Europe innovation program will help underpin research cooperation across key sectors, from quantum computing...

A productivity lift needs a serious R&D, innovation overhaul

Posted on   |  by Luke Sheehy
If Australia wants higher productivity, a sustainable standard of living and long-term prosperity, we need to get serious about research and innovation. For too long, the national economic debate...

‘Troubling’ investment settings blocking breakthroughs

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The university sector’s peak body will on Wednesday push for new tax breaks for companies that partner with universities on research and development, even if it means reducing the...

Research blockers keep govt data sharing scheme grounded

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
University researchers are still unable to access the government’s data sharing regime three years in, warning “opaque and time-consuming” access rules are slowing their work. Non-university medical research institutions...

The Gig Guide: Innovation advocate bows out of WA Parliament

Posted on   |  by Trish Everingham
Western Australian independent Wilson Tucker has farewelled the Legislative Council after a four-year term that saw him pushing for smarter innovation and tech policy. A former software engineer, Mr...