Knowledge sharing between policy makers and academics

By Maria Katsonis - Monday, June 3rd, 2019

Policy makers are increasingly drawing on knowledge outside the public service to deal with the complexity of public policy. Academic research is one source of external expertise that can contribute to robust policy development. However there are significant barriers to meaningful knowledge exchange.

Australian high schools are switching on to cyber security

By AustCyber - Monday, June 3rd, 2019

AustCyber is the Australian Cyber Security Growth Network, which supports the development of a vibrant and globally competitive cyber security sector. AustCyber acts as a multiplier and connector to establish Australia as a recognised leader in a rapidly expanding global marketplace

Strong cyber security skills and capabilities are a key driver of economic activity across the Australian economy and are critical for Australia’s future prosperity.

AustCyber and the ABCC partner to increase opportunities for Australian cyber security companies

By AustCyber - Monday, June 3rd, 2019

AustCyber has partnered with the Australian British Chamber of Commerce to increase commercial cyber security opportunities between Australia and the United Kingdom.

This partnership builds upon previous collaboration with the Chamber – including as a major sponsor of the 2018 Australian British Financial Services Catalyst and most recently, a series of AustCyber AllStar events featuring Alex van Someren, Managing Partner at Amadeus Capital Partners in the UK.

AccessLab: New workshops to broaden access to scientific research

By PLOS - Monday, June 3rd, 2019

A team from the transdisciplinary laboratory FoAM Kernow and the British Science Association detail how to run an innovative approach to understanding evidence called AccessLab in a paper published on May 28 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology. The AccessLab project enables a broader range of people to access and use scientific research in their work and everyday lives.