About a year back, it was stated VET’s ‘big challenge in 2024 was to fix the long-term 'wobbly third leg’

As innovation takes centre stage in national economic strategy, the governance of knowledge-intensive ecosystems is a major policy challege.

The Universities Accord Report pushed for 'root and branch' reform of the R&D system. But could strategic patience be more transformative?

Australia has achieved remarkable success in consumer-facing applications. But it faces a crucial challenge developing platform technologies

Australia's SRI architecture stands at a critical inflection point, demanding recalibration of institutional frameworks and priorities

The history of reviews of research and innovation in Australia follows a predictable and disheartening cycle

Australia’s future as an innovation leader hinges on its ability to consolidate knowledge and insights provided in previous reviews.

Mark Dodgson*, 5 December 2024 In the not too dim, distant past, American Presidents could inspire by referring to the best, rather than...

John H Howard, 4 December 2024 The Australian Government’s Strategic Examination of the Research and Development (R&D) system offers a...

John H Howard, 3 December 2024 Why do some regions emerge as global leaders in innovation while others struggle to adapt? The answer...

Dr Craig Fowler*, 26 November 2026   Are you: a better coach for having played the game at highest level; a superior baron of a media...

Roy Green*, 21 November, 2024* After the second world war, there was another bout of industry building. Here, in an extract from his...

Rajesh Gopalakrishnan Nair [1] , November 2024 Australia and California share many similarities concerning the diversity of geographical...

Australia's industrial policy is shifting with the Future Made in Australia Act. However, there are concerns about potential inefficiencies

John H Howard, 5 November 2024* The passage of the US CHIPS and Science Act  in 2022 marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s pursuit of...

The Review is an opportunity to reshape Australia's research system, aiming for a coherent, future-facing model that boosts investment.

The Science, Research and Innovation budget tables, released on 18 October, deliver a keen insight into the government’s investment in R&D.

Australia's future prosperity hinges on its ability to understand and foster all forms of innovation, not just high-tech.

University rankings have become something of an obsession, with institutions fixated on where they stand in the latest league tables.

Rajesh Gopalakrishnan Nair, 8 October 2024.   In discussions of innovation performance, Australia is frequently compared to a set of...