Chatbots could reduce local government email load by half Communications & Technology A new paper discusses how the use of chatbots can make communication between government and citizens more efficient.
Premium Insights and analysis June Oscar promotes path to better First Nations consultation April 2, 2024 By Dan Holmes Community & Social Outgoing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social justice commissioner June Oscar says she’s just getting started.
‘Doom and gloom’ don’t change stubborn climate change denial February 9, 2024 By Dan Holmes Culture A new study suggests governments need to pay more attention to “top-down” approaches when addressing climate change.
Aging workforce demands workplace health and safety rethink January 22, 2024 By Dan Holmes Federal An aging workforce has obvious implications for construction, but what about workplace safety in the public service?
Independent ARC board now responsible for national competitive grants program December 1, 2023 By Melissa Coade Education Legislative reforms introduce changes that make a new independent ARC board responsible for the approval of national competitive grants.
More than half of all Australian prisoners report mental health diagnosis November 16, 2023 By Melissa Coade Federal Detainees reported poorer physical and mental health than the general population, and many came from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Ten simple data errors that can ruin research November 2, 2023 By Rowan Philp Career Advice Several data journalists discuss common data errors that have threatened or even ruined past investigative research projects.
Responses to Australia’s Intergenerational Report policy headwinds August 28, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Experts and peak representative bodies for sectors have responded to the 2023 Intergenerational Report, citing several national policies.
Premium Insights and analysis Mandarin calls on Australia to flex science muscle for soft power and regional prosperity August 16, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Professor Andrew Campbell says make the most of Australia’s deep scientific expertise to help the IndoPacific region meet modern challenges.
Regional education commissioner to research keeping regional kids in Year 12 May 2, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Education The report will identify ways to keep RRR Year 12 students in school and contain examples of how senior school subjects are delivered.
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.
Gender targets in the public sector are not enough without executive support March 10, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Community & Social Public sector gender targets don’t increase female representation at the higher levels without a “gender champion” pushing for change.
Premium Insights and analysis Virtual reality can curb anxiety and depression for people living with a disability January 23, 2023 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Adults with autism and intellectual disability reported improved outcomes of VR sight, sound and touch experiences.
Bilateral science funding aims to invest in priorities like AI and machine learning January 17, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Research collaborators can now apply for $6 million grants under the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund.
Like working in outer space: inside Antarctic recruitment January 9, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Editors' Picks The government is looking for 150 people to assist in the running of its Antarctic research stations.