Examine how global collaboration, knowledge exchange and science diplomacy strengthen Australia’s research capability and policy impact. Connecting expertise across disciplines and borders, this work explores shared challenges and opportunities in areas such as sustainability, health, innovation and economic development.
Explore ACOLA’s international partnerships, dialogues and collaborative projects with global academies, governments and research organisations. Here you’ll find initiatives, reports and insights that advance international knowledge exchange and support evidence-informed policy across regions and sectors.
The report aims to map and inform an understanding of Australia‑Indonesia research collaborations. It identifies preliminary insights on the work needed for Australia to engage productively with Indonesia on research opportunities.
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As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more advanced its applications will become increasingly complex and will find their place in homes, work places and cities.
In June 2012 the Australian Government announced Securing Australia’s Future, a $10 million investment in a series of strategic research programs delivered to the Australian Chief Scientist and the Commonwealth Science Council (previous to October 2014, the Prime Minister’s Science, Engineering and Innovation Council, PMSEIC).
ACOLA steering committee for the Australian Energy Transition Research Plan (AETRP) have been analysing data on Australian government R&D spending on energy.
Over the past year, Australia has faced significant challenges that have disrupted our social and economic wellbeing. In considering the 2020-21 Federal Budget, the Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA) and our members urge the Australian Government to adopt a strategic approach to supporting Australia’s research sector that maintains Australia’s strong performance in research outcomes.
New Minister, New Momentum — ACOLA backs vision for Australia’s research, science and innovation future
Statement on funding cuts to New Zealand Marsden Fund – Humanities and Social Science Research
