Research Funding
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Government encourages cyber-security uni courses
Universities will receive a share in $1.9 million in funding if the federal government considers them well placed to train…
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Philanthropy is essential for universities but not a replacement for public funding: UA
Senior university figures, along with federal education minister Simon Birmingham have been gathering in Melbourne this week to discuss how…
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UTS aims for autonomy at intersection of innovation, industry
Chinese technology brand Huawei hosted its Asia-Pacific Innovation Day – which is actually two days – labeled 'The Brilliance of…
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ARC cranks out $416.6 million in latest research funding wave
The Australian Research Council has allocated $416.6 million for 989 new research projects in the latest wave of federal government research…
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CSIRO, Stile partner for digital science lessons in primary schools
The CSIRO has partnered with educational software company Stile, which was set up by Dr Alan Finkel before he became…
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ARC pumps $31.3 million into gravitational wave research
Following two sightings of Albert Einstein’s fabled gravitational waves this year, the Australian Research Council has allocated $31.3 million for…
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Education sector plays vital role in economic transition: UA chair
The re-elected Coalition Government’s foremost priority should be to reassure all Australians that the nation will not be left behind…
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VET sector needs resources to provide critical STEM skills
Australia’s competitiveness in the future international marketplace and ability to cope with digital disruption will depend largely on the VET sector…
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Coalition’s $31.2m commitment to women’s STEM careers wins praise
The Coalition’s announcement on the eve of the federal election that it would commit $31.2 million to support women looking…
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Falling Chinese profits good news for local R&D: economist
Falling Chinese corporate profits are a bad omen for most, but not for those involved in research and development, a…
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UoW donor calls gifts path to immortality
The donor of a $1.3 million grant to the University of Wollongong argues funding education is the single best investment…
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Website crowdsources to fund research
Nearly all applications for public research grants – 86 per cent – go unfunded. So a businessman has taken matters…
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ARC awards $38.6 million for 50 Future Fellowships
The Australian Research Council has splashed out $38.6 million to 50 new research projects via the latest round of the…
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UNSW receives industry millions for computer tech research
The University of New South Wales has received a multimillion-dollar grant to develop a centre for cyber-security and into its flagship…
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Carr questions unis’ ‘judgement’ for backing innovation reforms
Universities are supporting the government’s innovation agenda, and Labor has said of the sector that its “political judgement's not always…
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Link research funds to commercialisation success: Ferris
Research funds should be allocated based on commercialisation success as well as quality, the new chair of Innovation Australia has…
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Brain pioneer worries about future of research
A pioneer in neuroscience credited with the critical discovery of brain stem cells 23 years ago fears a scarcity of…
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Student benefit from paying for research unclear: Grattan
The authors of a new report indicating that Australian universities are using billions in teaching revenue to subsidise research have questioned…
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Copper processing at core of new research hub
The University of Adelaide and the Australian Research Council have launched a major new research hub focused on Australia’s copper industry. Funded by…
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Research isn’t all about quick profits: ARC fellow
Funding stability and a long-term outlook are key to ensuring a bright research future for Australia, a senior researcher told…
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Job security vital for research excellence: Schmidt
Universities must be prepared to take risks, provide greater long-term employment security and back younger researchers if Australia is to…
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Uni chiefs urge fresh research funding debate
Go8 vice-chancellors have combined to call for fresh debate on research funding in universities. The leaders warn that without adequate federal…
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Multimillion-dollar gift for mental health research
Mental health researchers at Monash University will benefit from a new multimillion-dollar gift. Monash economics graduate and stockbroker David Winston…
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Researcher hopes to fund study into how dogs can raise children’s literacy levels
A Deakin University researcher has launched a fundraising campaign for a study into how therapy dogs can raise literacy levels…
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USYD developing synthetic skin for faster healing
Burns and wounds could heal much faster and more effectively with the use of a synthetic skin created by Australian…
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