Archived News for Research Sector Professionals
Two new appointments have been made to the board of CSIRO. The are Mark Paterson AO, Secretary of the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research and previously Head of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and Hutch Ranck, formerly Group Managing Director, ASEAN for DuPont Limited.
They replace outgoing board members Mr Douglas Rathbone AM and Ms Deborah O’Toole.
Dr Eileen Doyle has been appointed for a further term..
New Institute to underpin public sector innovation
The Australian National Institute for Public Policy launched at the Australian National University today unites the strengths of a world-leading public service and a world-class university.
Research Integrity Committee underway
The Australian Research Integrity Committee (ARIC), established by the Federal Government to provide a review system of institutional processes to respond to allegations of research misconduct, is now open for business.
UQ to lead Research Data Storage Infrastructure project
The University of Queensland has been appointed lead agent for the Australian Government’s $50 million Research Data Storage Infrastructure (RDSI) project.
Doctoral Training Centre launched to hone PhD industry skills
A new Industry Doctoral Training Centre (IDTC) has been established by the Australian Technology Network (ATN) of Universities to foster professional skills among mathematics researchers and help them launch their careers in industry.
Report ranks Australia’s research effort
The Australian Research Council’s national report on Excellence in Research for Australia, 2010, has been released, providing an assessment of the quality of research conducted in Australian universities.
Australian Centre for Broadband Innovation launched in Sydney
The Australian Centre for Broadband Innovation (ACBI), a joint initiative between the NSW Government and research organisations CSIRO and NICTA (National ICT Australia), has been launched in Marsfield, NSW.
Four new CRCs funded
Funding of $100 million has been announced for four new Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) in the 13th round of the program.
New members for ARC Advisory Council
Six new appointments have been made to the ARC Advisory Council, the panel that provides strategic and policy advice to the Australian Research Council.
R&D Tax Credit to go before Senate
The Federal Government’s R&D Tax Credit legislation will come up before the Senate when Parliament resumes in February.