Researcher goes on hunt for innovation secrets
A Queensland University of Technology researcher is finding out what makes outstanding innovators tick to help prepare the next generation of employees for the demands of a new type of economy.
Wed 23/09/2009 12:20:09 / Read More »More capacity building needed for regional businesses
Economic Gardening is a collaboration between local government and private enterprise that could be a model for small business development across regional Australia, its director has said.
Thu 30/04/2009 10:13:08 / Read More »Cool technology uses the sun
New solar-powered residential air conditioning technology could alleviate the pressure on Australia's aging electricity infrastructure and reduce the demand for power over summer.
Tue 03/02/2009 11:42:49 / Read More »Melbourne beats Sydney in sustainability stakes
A world study that evaluated cities on their efforts to improve sustainability has ranked Melbourne in the top 10 sustainable cities. Sydney was conspicuously absent.
Wed 01/10/2008 08:30:06 / Read More »A big task ahead for Australian innovation: Cutler review
Dr Terry Cutler's innovation review has been unveiled, signalling both a warning and a blueprint for Australia's future competitiveness in the rapidly shifting global arena.
Fri 12/09/2008 11:43:14 / Read More »Where to next for education? An $11 billion question
With the Federal Government planning to inject $11 billion into the education sector, a summit is being held to help pave the way for Australia's knowledge economy.
Mon 14/07/2008 04:23:18 / Read More »Untitled
Western Australia is looking to become the first state to set up a testing and education centre dedicated to investigating clean coal technologies.
Thu 03/07/2008 10:09:18 / Read More »Soldiers to be solar powered
The sun will be the key power source for Australian soldiers as a research project to produce solar cells for defence applications was given the green light.
Mon 23/06/2008 03:35:38 / Read More »Queensland centre to tackle skills shortages
A new centre in Queensland will be developed to increase the number of project managers avaliiable to the state's booming building and construction industries.
Fri 11/05/2007 11:35:44 / Read More »Waterless wok program expands
A program using an innovative waterless wok has received additional funding and been expanded to include Thai and Vietnamese restaurants.
Fri 23/03/2007 04:55:20 / Read More »
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