50 ground-breaking research grants awarded

Fifty new research projects can get underway immediately, the Turnbull Government announced today, as part of $38.6 million worth of funding through the Australian Research Council.  Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said the Future Fellows will help the nation innovate, invent and apply new ideas across key research areas, forming part of the…

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University’s partnership proves Agenda’s strengths

A strategic partnership for manufacturing and R&D between the University of Adelaide and Trajan Scientific and Medical shows how research institutions and manufacturers can work together to power the National Innovation and Science Agenda’s ideas boom. Scientists from the University’s Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing and the School of Physical Sciences will work with…

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STEM Summer School focussed on young Australian women

Fifty-four female school students will head back to the classroom this week to take part in a special science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) Summer School to nurture, mentor and encourage their involvement in the innovative jobs of the future. Minister for Education and Training Senator Simon Birmingham said programmes like the Summer Schools for…

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Recognising the most inspired of our university teachers

Two associate professors have been jointly recognised as the Australian University Teacher of the Year for their innovative approaches to teaching – including the use of a virtual market simulation system. Minister for Education and Training Senator Simon Birmingham praised the outstanding efforts of Halim Rane from Griffith University and Kevin Tant from Monash University…

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Education and Training a Focus for Innovation Agenda

An ongoing commitment to national research infrastructure, a focus on taking Australia’s world class research from lab to everyday life and additional support to encourage Australian students to embrace the digital age earlier in life are cornerstones of the Turnbull Government’s innovation agenda. Minister for Education and Training Senator Simon Birmingham said high quality research…

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Capitalising on Australian research excellence

The release of the Australian Research Council’s Excellence in Research 2015 results highlight continued improvement in the high-quality and world-class standard of Australian university research. The Turnbull Government is committed to enhancing Australia’s excellence in research as part of its innovation agenda – with a particular focus on the commercialisation of research to take it…

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Research review calls for boost to commercial returns on research

A national review of research policy and funding has called for a greater focus on promoting collaboration between universities and business so that research results in innovative commercial outcomes and greater economic returns.  Minister for Education and Training Senator Simon Birmingham today released the Review of Research Policy and Funding Arrangements report. Minister Birmingham said…

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