Opinion

Have your call to action ready
Science meets Parliament opened up a whole new world of science advocacy for Dr Krystal Evans, CEO of the Biomelbourne Network. So how did she make herself heard?

Make your expertise available
For medical researcher Dr Darren Saunders, seeing the workings of government up close was an eye-opening experience and a catalyst for getting involved in science policy.

Dare to talk about your ideas
Researchers often underestimate the impact that their knowledge and projects can have, says former SmP delegate, Dr Anne-Sophie Dielen.

Research-industry collaboration guide part 1
Commercialisation manager James Dalton shares his wealth of experience in research-industry collaboration: a bridge-building guide for both sides.

Australian innovation system in focus
CEO of the CRC Association Dr Tony Peacock explains what the latest review of Australia’s innovation system is really telling us about the nation’s future.

Decision-making with science
Listen up: a plan to help scientists get their research heard by decision-makers.

Fourth industrial revolution lifts social good
CEO of Salesforce Rob Acker points out five ways the Fourth Industrial Revolution will transform NGOs.

CRC funding priorities: a welcome change
CEO of the CRC Association, Dr Tony Peacock, responds to the new approach to establishing CRC priorities announced by the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science.

STEM work experience exciting the next generation
‘When a STEM work experience student came knocking on gemaker’s door, accepting her came with a warning – we don’t do boring.’

Connecting Women Leaders in STEM
Jo Stewart-Rattray, Board Director of ISACA and Director of Information Security at BRM Holdich, offers a multifaceted approach for developing women leaders in STEM.

Key drivers behind successful commercialisation
Dr Robin Knight, Director of collaboration platform IN-PART, explores what makes a university’s research most ripe for application by industry.

Global collaboration and emerging trends
Dr Robin Knight, Director of collaboration platform IN-PART, talks about improving relationships between research and industry, and how to overcome IP challenges.

Science key to U.S. standing
Chancellor of the University of Kansas, Bernadette Gray-Little, explores science issues that must addressed by the new President of the United States.

What you can do for industry
Commercialisation expert Natalie Chapman explores what she has learnt by teaching industry engagement to researchers.

What’s your story?
Inspiring Australia’s Jackie Randles explores the how and why behind sharing your journey as a researcher.

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.