Archived News for Research Sector Professionals
Formal code verification technology developed at National ICT Australia (NICTA) has been included in MIT Technology Review’s 2011 TR10, an annual list of the world’s ten most important emerging technologies.
Each TR10 winner is drawn from the editors’ coverage of key fields, and is based on a single question: is the technology likely to change the world? These innovations — each represented by a researcher whose vision and work is driving the field — promise fundamental shifts in areas from energy to health care, computing to communications.
NICTA has developed the core of an operating system that can be mathematically proven to be crash proof, and this has applications in embedded computers that are essential to controlling modern cars and medical devices rely on software for their safe operation. In the past testing of that software has been largely a matter of trial and error
Applications open for Northern Territory Research and Innovation Grants Program
Your project or idea may be eligible for a Research and Innovation Grant. Any project that demonstrates a benefit to the Northern Territory and supports Northern Territory research priorities will be considered.
Scientists continue campaign against NHMRC budget cuts
Scientists are continuing to campaign against feared cuts to the National Health and Medical Research Council funding in next month's federal budget, amid hopes that the Federal Government may have decided against the $400 million cut.
New Director for CSIRO Minerals Down Under Flagship
CSIRO has appointed a new director from within the organisation for its Minerals Down Under National Research Flagship.
Queensland geothermal energy research centre launched
The Queensland Geothermal Energy Centre of Excellence (QGECE) at the University of Queensland, has been officially opened, marking a key step in Queensland’s bid to establish itself as a global hub for geothermal energy research, technology development and jobs.
ECU in research collaboration with Rio Tinto Dampier Salt
The Edith Cowan University has entered a new research collaboration agreement with Dampier Salt Ltd (DSL), part of the Rio Tinto group, which will pave the way for a series of research opportunities in Australia’s north west.
UWA academic appointed to Indian Ocean Rim Academic Group
An academic from the University of Western Australia has been chosen by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade as Australia's representative on the Indian Ocean Rim Academic Group for an initial period of two years.
Tasmanian Science and Research Sector strategy under development
The Tasmanian Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts is developing a Science and Research Sector Strategy as part of the state’s Economic Development Plan.
Research Workforce Strategy released
The Federal Government has released its Research Workforce Strategy, Research Skills for an Innovative Future, setting out a range of challenges, aspirations and priorities to improve the outcomes of research and research training for innovation in Australia.
New Chief Scientist appointed
Professor Ian Chubb, until February this year the vice-chancellor of the Australian National University, has been named as Australia's new Chief Scientist.
Advanced Instrumentation Technology Centre to be built at Mount Stromlo
The Federal Government has launched construction of the second phase of the Advanced Instrumentation Technology Centre (AITC) at Mount Stromlo. The Technology Centre will support Australia’s contribution to the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) which will be built in Chile.
University of Western Australia and Spain sign collaborative research agreement
The University of Western Australia and the Spanish National Research Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will result in collaboration and PhD positions being offered in four broad areas of research.
New sports research agreement signed
Australia’s best sports scientists will have access to world-class research facilities following a new agreement signed between Victoria University's Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living, the Australian Institute of Sport and the Australian Sports Commission.
Queensland Cleantech Industry Development Strategy released
The Queensland Government has launched its Cleantech Industry Development Strategy, setting out measures to support the environmental services, green building and materials, clean energy, resource recovery and recycling, sustainable transport, and water and wastewater management sectors.
Campaign against medical research funding cuts grows
Pressure is mounting on the Federal Government not to cut its health and medical research spending, as the Discoveries need Dollars campaign, initiated by the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, gains momentum.
Clean 21 Technology Innovation Network launched
A national Clean 21 Technology Innovation Network has been established by the Australian Government to help small and medium businesses reduce running costs and become more competitive and sustainable.
Women in SET Summit generates new commitments
The Women in Science and Engineering Summit held this week in Parliament House Canberra has led to a number of commitments by research organizations and businesses to improving the retention rate for women in science and engineering.
2011 Roadmap for research infrastructure open for discussion
The Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR) has released a discussion paper about the development of a 2011 Strategic Roadmap for Australian Research Infrastructure which will identify Australia’s national research infrastructure priority areas.
New approach to renewable energy funding proposed
The Australian Centre for Renewable Energy (ACRE) has released its Strategic Directions report setting out priorities for renewable energy technology development and recommending initiatives to support development, commercialisation and large scale deployment.
Funding for new pallet technology
A new manufacturing process using organic fibres to make planks for shipping pallets, developed by Biofiba Limited, based at Gosford, NSW, has been awarded funding of up to $1.97 million from CSIRO’s Australian Growth Partnership (AGP).
New research centre for steel industry
Shanghai-based Baosteel Group has partnered with The University of Queensland, University of New South Wales, Monash University, and the University of Wollongong to establish the Baosteel-Australia Joint Research and Development Centre.