Independent ARC board now responsible for national competitive grants program Education Legislative reforms introduce changes that make a new independent ARC board responsible for the approval of national competitive grants.
OAIC annual report reveals which agencies had the largest FOI increases October 19, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Federal The Australian Research Council experienced a 4,686.0% increase in FOI requests in the past year, according to the latest OAIC report.
Research hub to deliver technology that monitors critical infrastructure May 1, 2023 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology The ARC will put $4.9 million over five years toward the work of the Resilient and Intelligent Infrastructure Systems research hub.
ARC’s future requires law reform and governance revamp, review finds April 21, 2023 By Melissa Coade Education The first comprehensive review of the Australian Research Council recommends modernising legislation and strengthening governance.
Premium Interviews Trying to distil power, influence and agency in the APS November 8, 2022 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks Public servants are being invited to participate in new research that aims to distil what it means to have influence in the bureaucracy.
Science refresh puts Australia’s evidence-based policy back on the agenda November 6, 2022 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology A new taskforce established will support the chief scientist and consult with the community about science and technology.
Heads of ARC review named by education minister August 31, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Education Professor Margaret Sheil will lead the Australian Research Council review, with professors Mark Hutchinson and Susan Dodds assisting.
Education minister underscores universities in ‘solutions business for government’, announces ARC review July 8, 2022 By Melissa Coade Education Jason Clare has described an Australian Universities Accord as a new opportunity to build a long-term plan for the nation’s higher education sector.
