Opinion
Cyber warfare: a battle plan
Australia is vulnerable to cyber threats, so what can we do about it? Director of UNSW’s Australian Centre for Cyber Security, Jill Slay, takes a look.
Engaging industry in research
Commercialisation expert Natalie Chapman shares a traveller’s guide to industry engagement for researchers.
Is commercialisation the dark side?
Founder and Managing Director of gemaker, Natalie Chapman, explores the common perception of research commercialisation as ‘the dark side of the force’.
Undervaluing STEM skills
CEO of the Australian Industry Group, Innes Willox, says the Grattan higher education report misrepresents the value of STEM skills.
Water sensitivity can be achieved in Australia
A new report from the Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Water Sensitive Cities reveals ways Australia can move towards greater water sensitivity.
Rethinking Australia’s innovation sector
A 15-year strategic plan for Australia’s innovation sector is being developed over the next year. But how does it compare to the rest of the world?
Australian research funding infographic
The latest OECD figures reveal how Australia’s science and research funding compares with other countries.
Continuous deployment
Innovation psychologist Dr Amantha Imber writes about a critical ingredient for business tech innovation in an extract from her book, the Innovation Formula.
Chatting with chatbots
The future of chatbots is more than just small-talk, says researchers at CSIRO and the University of Queensland.
Diversity brings a competitive advantage
Women must leverage the new demand for gender diversity, says Yasmine Finbow, Director of the Women in Tech. conference.
Investing in small business
Key lessons from the USA on commercialising quality research to compete effectively in the global economy.
Algorithms making social decisions
The social life of algorithms: shaping, and being shaped by, our world.
Firing up our start-ups
Getting start-ups into high-growth mode earlier is a key national priority for innovation.
The startup nation
Israel provides lessons in linking education and innovation.
No backing away
CRCA Chief Executive Dr Tony Peacock explains why there has never been a more exciting time to be an innovator in Australia.
The role of science and innovation in a 21st century government
A fresh start is needed for science and innovation from the new PM.
Can driverless cars save the planet?
Driverless cars could provide considerable economic and environmental benefits for Australia.
Housing industry could save auto jobs
Growth in Australia’s modular building housing industry could save jobs from the auto manufacturing industry.
Uncertainty the core of policy design
Professor Warwick McKibben notes the importance of flexibility and uncertainty in approaching future challenges.
The need for risk
Commercialising research takes years of work and risk-taking, Margaret Gardner explains.
Science Australia’s business heart
The Miles Review of the Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program has been released and endorsed by the Minister for Science and Industry, Ian Macfarlane.
No silver bullets
Wilson da Silva looks at some innovative ideas in energy storage.
The spirit within
Fairer regulation and better access to finance and equity will give entrepreneurs plenty of encouragement, says Tony Peacock.