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Canada could lead the fight for life in a post-antibiotic world
Without leading edge innovations and coordination, Canadians will die from the epidemic of antibiotic resistant infections.
With a tight federal budget, here’s where to focus clean energy research funding
President Trump's budget reportedly will slash funding for clean energy research and development. An energy expert explains the importance of government support and spotlights some key opportunities.
How does a US president settle on his science policy?
Innovation is a huge part of economic growth – and the White House needs to be well-informed on science and tech issues when setting goals and budgets. Here's how presidents get up to speed.
Science is key to U.S. standing, but presidential candidates largely ignore it
Neither major party has made science and engineering issues a big part of its platform. But research – and its funding – are crucial if the U.S. wants to maintain status as a global leader.
R&D tax incentives need to be simple and underpin investor confidence
The tax system is only one of several ways R&D can and should be incentivised.
South Africa’s research output will be the biggest victim of student protests
There is a very real risk that South Africa's major research projects will stumble and the whole research machine will be shut down by ongoing student protests.
How the funding of science research in South Africa can be overhauled
South Africa must examine how science funding is allocated to universities. It also needs to acknowledge that not all universities should be focusing on research and development.
Australia has an internationalisation, not an innovation and R&D problem
Australia's relatively small market size means it must rely more heavily on international markets to innovate.
Investing in science can help put food on Africa’s plates
Economic growth alone won't end hunger. Good policies and programmes are needed, too. Scientists and researchers have a role to play in these initiatives.
Why it’s time African researchers stopped working in silos
There are a number of stumbling blocks to intra African collaboration. These must be addressed to ensure that research is not duplicated and that findings are shared.
How Africa can close its continent-wide science funding gap
Successful economies are led by innovation and driven by knowledge. For Africa to advance, it needs to make more substantial investments in its research and development sector.
South Africa must shift its research focus from fossil fuels to renewables
Research and development is critical if South Africa wants to effectively increase its renewable energy output.
Politics podcast: Bill Ferris on innovation
Bill Ferris talks about the need for Australia to bring its ideas and inventions to market, and the way to tackle a business culture that fears failure.
The government’s focus on innovation is too narrow
A coherent innovation policy requires a focus on fostering networks, and learning from economies similar to ours.
Academic entrepreneurs’ intellectual property strategies should include more than only patents
When academics come up with a viable innovation, they need to figure out the best way to protect their intellectual property if they're going to bring it to market. Patents aren't always the answer.
How do we value universities?
We value the boosted career and wealth outcomes for graduates and what that does for our economy, but university has more value than that.
What’s missing from our climate pledges? Low-carbon R&D
Countries will take emissions reduction pledges to international climate talks in Paris at the end of this year. Those pledges should also include funds for low-carbon R&D.
Australia’s road obsession is holding back productivity
Commentators continue to call for new infrastructure to lift Australia’s flagging economic growth, yet there is a significant lack of awareness over what constitutes infrastructure. Infrastructure is not…
Fund R&D, then maybe universities can support industry
Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane let his discretion slip this week in a speech to the Queensland Media Club when foreshadowing an upcoming report on research funding and competition. Distancing himself…
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