ACOLA MIRE2-The character of interdisciplinary research

Phase 2: The Character of Interdisciplinary Research

Interdisciplinary Research - Study, Reports

Making interdisciplinary research work The Character of Interdisciplinary Research. Examined through a sample of socio-environmental research projects Phase 2: Interdisciplinary Research Applications for Sustainable Resource Utilisation; and Sustainable Growth – Interdisciplinary Research Applications for Economic, Social and Cultural Prosperity (2011-2012) Making Interdisciplinary Research Work (ARC Linkage Learned Academics Special Projects Funding 2010 project LS1000004) commenced…

Australia’s Progress in the 21st Century

Other Programs, Reports

Australia’s Progress in the 21st Century Australia’s Progress in the 21st Century (AP21C) is a pilot research and community engagement project which underpins the development of the Australian National Development Index (ANDI) A collaboration of 40 leading community organisations, church groups, businesses and universities who aim to introduce a holistic measure of progress – ANDI…

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2013 ACOLA Annual Report

Annual Reports

2013 Annual Report   2012/13 has seen ACOLA Secretariat Ltd take on a new role, initiated by Australia’s Chief Scientist, Professor Ian Chubb AO, and utilising its function as the liaison body between the four Learned Academies. Since June 2012, the company has managed a major new three-year multidisciplinary research program Securing Australia’s Future, providing…

ACOLA SAF02 STEM: Country comparisons

STEM Country Comparisons

Reports, Securing Australia's Future

Securing Australia’s Future SAF02: International comparisons of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) A vibrant capacity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) is pivotal to increasing our nation’s productivity. Building on recent research commissioned by Australia’s Chief Scientist to identify STEM skills shortages, this project will critically examine existing solutions to the STEM skills…

shale gas fracking

ACOLA Report finds success of an Australian shale gas industry depends on effective regulation – and the right rocks

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ACOLA today launches a new report, which for the first time examines the spectrum of issues facing the development of a shale gas industry in Australia. ACOLA today launches a new report, which for the first time examines the spectrum of issues facing the development of a shale gas industry in Australia. Engineering Energy: Unconventional Gas…

New ACOLA Report International comparison study of STEM education

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ACOLA today launches a new report, which for the first time compares science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education strategies on an international basis and identifies the key strategies of successful STEM countries. ACOLA today launches a new report, which for the first time compares science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education strategies on an…