Premium Insights and analysis CSIRO boss: Australia needs to get smarter at riding waves of innovation Economy & Industry The APS has a heads up on some of the major issues it will have to grapple with in a sobering but optimistic take on the next two decades facing Australia, says the CSIRO’s Dr Larry Marshall.
CSIRO experts weigh in on State of the Environment Report July 20, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry CSIRO CEO Larry Marshall urges all Australians to ‘engage deeply’ with the 2021 State of the Environment report, saying its rigorous analysis is critical for making better decisions.
Australia’s energising alliance with the US on renewables July 14, 2022 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment Chris Bowen has heralded a new agreement with the US to work together on transitioning to renewable energy sources.
Collaboration mission for CSIRO’s hydrogen knowledge centre July 6, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The CSIRO has launched a new virtual centre to develop a cleaner and more competitive Australian hydrogen industry.
National science agency offers know-how to SMEs June 15, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal The CSIRO is offering free 10-weeks of research & development training for SME staff who are responsible for providing new cybersecurity solutions.
CSIRO fraudster sentenced to prison June 13, 2022 By Melissa Coade Australian Capital Territory A 48-year-old former public servant has been sentenced to at least 12 months in prison for fraud with a CSIRO credit card.
CSIRO telescope finds brightest pulsar yet May 3, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Communications & Technology A research team at the CSIRO-owned and -operated ASKAP radio telescope have found a pulsar 10 times brighter than any previously detected.
Policy plan for AI centres to drive commercialisation of Australian research April 4, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence The government will stump up $44 million for four new AI and digital capability centres to help SMEs leverage local expertise to generate more jobs.
CSIRO science dismissed by Woodside March 25, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry The Woodside episode has brought into question why scientific studies, particularly concerning climate change implications, are commissioned for big business at all.
Public agencies collaborate for critical minerals research and development March 22, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry A national plan to make Australia a competitive critical minerals supplier to the world will focus on a new centre led by the CSIRO.
Your round-up of IWD events around Canberra and some insight into what the departments are up to March 6, 2022 By Melissa Coade Culture International Women’s Day (March 8) falls on Tuesday, and there’s a long list of events in Canberra and further afield for members of the APS.
Agriculture minister wants ‘best available science’ for drought plan February 22, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The CSIRO will help the government develop a regional drought-resilience plan for agriculture-dependent communities. Pilot regions listed.
Minister appoints acting chief at ARC February 3, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal The Australian Research Council has a new acting CEO, amid crossfire between academics and Stuart Robert’s vetoing of research grants.
Aged care cash bonus faces criticism, $2b to commercialise university research February 1, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal Aged care workers are set to receive two $400 payments in a bid to recognise the pressure they’re facing as coronavirus cases spiral.
Principles guide government investment in quantum computing January 25, 2022 By Jackson Graham Communications & Technology A new report flags quantum computing risks as not uncovering its transformational impact and disproportionate power in the hands of the few.