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Mapping Australia’s Indonesia Research Capability

Full ReportOverview Report   Mapping Australia’s Indonesia Research Capability KONEKSI commissioned ACOLA, who, in partnership with their member Academy, the Australian Academy of the Humanities, provided a status update on Australia’s existing knowledge and capability with Indonesia. The report, focusing on Australian data and perspectives, outlines the current state of Australia-Indonesia bilateral research partnerships, highlights…

Modernising Research Assessment

Research Assessment in Australia: Evidence for Modernisation  At the request of the Australian Government, Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM FAA FTSE, is seeking to understand how research metrics influence the diversity of Australia’s research workforce, and shape research quality, outputs, and impact. The Office of the Chief Scientist commissioned ACOLA to undertake…

Australia’s Data-Enabled Research Future

Realising and Enabling Australia’s Data-Enable Research Future The pandemic and recent natural disasters have highlighted the importance of rapid access to data to assist with timely decision making, and subsequently the need for coordinated, integrated data infrastructure. Data for research come from a range of sources: observations, images, sound, measurements, samples, computer programs and recordings.…

Consultation Paper 2021 | Australian Energy Transition Research Plan

AUSTRALIAN ENERGY TRANSITION RESEARCH PLAN Research Priorities Consultation Paper – submissions closed January 2021 Purpose of this consultation paper: To test initial energy research priorities for the Australian Energy Transition Research Plan (Research Plan) following the first round of consultations and early analysis. Key questions: Do the three themes of research priorities, and underpinning eight…

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The Internet of Things

Horizon Scanning Series The Internet of Things (IoT) presents exciting opportunities to reimagine the way that we live in our cities and regions. As the IoT is further developed, not only will enterprise and industry be transformed, but so too will be the way we interact with each other and the world around us. For…

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The future of agricultural technologies

Horizon Scanning Series The future of agricultural technologies The adoption of emerging agricultural technology could help to respond to future trends and catalyse the transformational change needed in the agricultural sector, in terms of profitability, sustainability and productivity. These are among the findings of a panel of experts in a new report from the Australian…

Stimulating the science and research ecosystem creates jobs and investment

Stimulating the science and research ecosystem creates jobs and investment Past Event | Link to Panel Discussion recording ACOLA, commissioned by Victoria’s Lead Scientist, Dr Amanda Caples, has produced a report outlining the value of investing in science and research in Victoria, that has brought national relevance. It highlights the broad value of research across…