Archived News for Research Sector Professionals

The Western Australian Government has allocated $5.2 million over the next three years to the new Targeted Research Fund (TRF) which has been set up to fund research that impacts directly on the health of Western Australians.

Part of the funds will be directed to specific research commissioned by WA Health, while the remainder will be awarded through a competitive process.

Areas that could be considered for funding include:

primary care access
chronic health conditions
public health issues significant to the WA community
rural, remote and Aboriginal health
emerging health risks
health service delivery models.

Logistics ICT research centre established

Australia’s ICT Research Centre of Excellence NICTA, enterprise software company SAP and Europe’s largest application-oriented research organisation Fraunhofer have announced the opening of the Future Logistics Living Lab.

NHMRC Development Grants announced

Funding totalling $7.4 million has been awarded to 18 research teams under the National Health and Medical Research Council’s (NHMRC) Development Grants scheme.

Australia to integrate patent examination with New Zealand

Prime Minister Julia Gillard and New Zealand Prime Minister John Key, have announced a new initiative to integrate New Zealand and Australia’s patent examination services.

Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics to be established

The Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism (DRET) has announce the decision to create a new professionally independent unit, to be known as the Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics (BREE).

Future invention IP report released

The type of inventions that can be patented in the future is the focus of a new report by the Advisory Council on Intellectual Property.

Climate change adaptation research funding announced

The Australian Government has announced funding for priority adaptation research into preparing Australia for the impacts of climate change.

NSW funds medical research facilities

The NSW Government has announced funding of $16 million for two major medical research initiatives.

New joint food innovation centre

The University of Tasmania, CSIRO’s Division of Food and Nutritional Sciences and the Defence Science & Technology Organisation (DSTO) are to jointly to establish a new Research Centre in Food Innovation at Stottsdale in Tasmania.

New appointments to CSIRO Board

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 13^th 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.