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Who inspires you in the world of science and research? Have you considered nominating them for a 2025 Prime Minister's Prize for Science? Nominations for these prestigious prizes are now open, and we encourage you to put forward anyone you believe is deserving of this recognition. Nominations close 17 December 2024. More info ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g246mY2b #PMPrizes #science #research #scienceprize #nominatenow #researchinnovation

We welcome today the announcement by Ed Husic MP of 23 new Cooperative Research Centre Projects (CRC-Ps).   Awarded as part of Round 16, these projects comprise 109 project partners across Australia, including 81 Australian industry partners of which 64 are small or medium enterprises, as well as 28 Australian research organisations.   More than $55 million in grants has been awarded, with the projects working in critical minerals, renewable energy and other key industries. Examples of these projects include portable emergency healthcare, an AI-enabled fibre-optic sensor to measure meat quality for the beef industry, the pioneering of an integrated mining digitalisation and automation platform, next generation technology enabling drug discovery for mental health, manufacturing novel FR materials for the future, and a holistic economical offshore wind turbine solution for Australia.   “CRC-P grants support partnerships that bring together science, research, and business, to improve the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries. We congratulate all 23 successful Round 16 CRC-P participants and partners. It is a highly competitive program, and all 23 of those who have been funded are projects that will make a real difference,” said Jane O'Dwyer, CRA’s CEO.   Read our full media release. https://lnkd.in/gar3nfw6   More information on the CRC-Projects and successful applicants is available here. https://lnkd.in/gu86afiG

Our inaugural Boards Forum last Friday was a huge success! Questions around strategic and practical governance issues were asked, answered, and pondered, with all attendees saying they took away some truly valuable insights from the day. Attendees also expressed an interest in future Board Forums to keep the conversations going. So, watch this space as we plan for more Forums and similar events, coming to you in 2025... Keen to stay in the loop? Keep an eye on our events calendar ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gfTPmFUW Sign up to our monthly newsletter ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g8sdtWcz

Last chance to secure your spot. Prioritising cyber security allows your business to protect sensitive data and maintain customer trust in an increasingly digital landscape. Awareness of best practices and potential threats can prevent costly breaches and ensure compliance with regulations. Join us this Thursday to hear from Rachael Falk and deepen your understanding of cyber security. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gRkw-tsi

What cyber security risks are Australian businesses facing in 2024? How are these risks evolving, and what can you do to safeguard your business?  Register for next Thursday’s PD+ Industry session to find out the answers to these questions and many more. The session, brought to you by Cooperative Research Australia and Campus Plus, will feature Rachael Falk, CEO of the Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre. Rachael is one of the nation’s leading cyber security experts and commentators and has co-authored several key papers on artificial intelligence, ransomware, and IOT insurance. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gRkw-tsi #cybersecurity #professionaldevelopment #webinar #PD #CRC #CRCprogram

We've had a great uptake of attendees for our forthcoming inaugural Board Forum! There are just a few spots left. So if you're on a CRC, post-CRC, NCRIS, or similar Board, and you want to delve into exploring critical issues, addressing governance matters, mapping best practice, optimising performance and recruitment, and reducing risk (e.g., cyber security), be sure to register today to not miss out! Open to CRA members and non-members. Register here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gsZtb7fd

Boards that span across industry and research have a unique and complex set of challenges, so if you are on a CRC, post-CRC, NCRIS or similar Board that spans across different worlds, this forum is for you. Come join us on October 11 in Canberra for the very first Cooperative Research Australia Boards Forum. Co-chaired by Abby Bloom, Chair of ACM CRC, and Hon Kate Lundy, Chair of the Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre Security CRC, this event is designed for board members from CRCs, post-CRC entities, and other boundary-spanning organisations, and will provide a unique opportunity for skills development, discussion, knowledge-sharing, and networking. The Forum will cover: ➡ Critical Issues for Boundary Spanning Boards: A deep dive into governance challenges and evolving responsibilities. ➡ Governance Issues for Boards: Covering topics like the right to disconnect, psychosocial positive duty, and the distinction between contractors and employees. ➡ Mapping Best Practice: Benchmarking: Provide your input into CRA’s benchmarking.   ➡ Board performance and recruitment with Directors Australia ➡ Corporates Compromised (cyber security board exercise) presented by Cyber Security CRC.   We are immensely grateful for generous support of Directors Australia, Westpac and Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre to enable this forum. Registration Details:  Members: $499 +GST   Non-members: $599 +GST Places are limited, so register by following the link: https://lnkd.in/gsZtb7fd

Hot on the heels of the release of our ACIL Allen report on CRCs' contribution to Net Zero, together with our suite of case studies, the Sector Pathways Review by the Australian Climate Change Authority was released earlier this month, making it clear that a widespread effort is required on a national scale for Australia to meet its net-zero emissions target. To reach Net Zero by 2050, the report says a multifaceted approach is required across different sectors... Read more here ➡ https://lnkd.in/gZjyX-5q #netzero #climatechange #sectorpathways #netzerotargets #netzeroreport

The Round 25 CRC Bids progressing to Stage 2 of the selection process were announced today. https://lnkd.in/gJtkbfm5 CRC bids are enormous undertakings, bringing together partners in business and research around huge national challenges, and a delayed announcement can be testing for these partnerships.    Congratulations to Additive Manufacturing CRC, Augmenting Ability CRC _ Round 25 Application, Care Economy CRC, CRC for Retirement Income Solutions, Minerals to Megawatts CRC, and SMART CRC as they now begin the high-pressure race that is Stage 2 and prepare for interviews.     For the bids that didn’t succeed, there are some tough decisions ahead as they decide what to do next, and debrief with their partners. Some of our most successful CRCs were not successful at their first attempt, and the feedback and focus can lead to a successful bid, and real industry impact.    The size of the field, and the commitment by business, research organisations and other partners to solving Australia’s toughest challenges tells us that we do have latent capacity and appetite for R&D in our system that can drive change in our economy and build our economic complexity.  #crcprogram #crcs #cooperativeresearch #researchanddevelopment #randd #industryinnovation #industrysolutions #collaboration

"Australia’s Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) play an important role in developing innovative solutions for industry. They enable and promote domestic and international collaboration between industry, researchers, and government, and their international networks and industry-focused approach accelerate progress on some of society's most complex challenges." ~CRA Report: Mapping and quantification of CRCs’ work on decarbonisation We have long known the value CRCs deliver and this is evident in a report by ACIL Allen that quantified the contribution of 13 CRCs to Australia's decarbonisation goals. These CRCs are delivering new products and services, developing reports and other publications, contributing to education and capacity building, enhancing Australia’s export opportunities, informing decision-making, and engaging with end users. Read the report ➡ https://lnkd.in/gSSKm96E Access other related information including the Case Study Brochure ➡ https://lnkd.in/gn6pjA76 Blue Economy CRC, CRC TiME, Digital Finance CRC, Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre, Future Fuels CRC, Future Energy Exports CRC, HILT CRC, iMOVE Australia, MinEx CRC, Mining3, One Basin CRC, RACE for 2030, SmartCrete CRC #decarbonisation #decarbonisationreport #netzero #crcprogram #crcs #cooperativeresearch #researchanddevelopment #RandD #industryinnovation #industrysolutions #collaboration