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

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.

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, 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.

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

R&D scorecards are vital tools for policymakers. The IRDB last published a scoreboard in 1997. This left a gap in our understanding of R&D.

Business investment in R&D collapsed during the GFC in 2008 and did not recover. This calls for policy responses and business commitment.

Newly released ABS data on Higher Education Expenditure on R&D reinforces concerns about the scope and direction of Australia’s R&D effort. 

Our Business Expenditure on R&D has always lagged behind where we should be as an advanced economy. Governments can help in several ways.

It is high time to trash the tired old trope that ‘governments can’t pick winners’ and look to what governments can do and achieve

In 1981, Australia spent 0.90% of its GDP on R&D—the lowest among its major trading partners (Japan, Korea, the UK, USA, China, and Taiwan).

Peter Roberts, 11 April 2024 Today in @AuManufacturing's editorial series – Towards 3% – turbocharging our national innovation effort –...

Peter Roberts, 10 April 2024 Launching @AuManufacturing news's new editorial series - Towards 3% - turbocharging our national innovation...

By Peter Roberts 10 April 2024 @AuManufacturing News and Media is one of many voices concerned at a precipitous fall in national R&D...

8 Aug 2022 On Tuesday August 9, in a Whitehouse Rose Garden ceremony, President Joe Biden will sign the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022...

10 May 2020. Australia is experiencing a public health crisis and a challenge of economic recovery. The crisis and the challenge sit in...