In praise of Jimmy Carter

The travails of Jimmy Carter’s Presidency long over-shadowed his exemplary qualities as a man, but his passing at the ripe old age of 100 reminds us once again that politicians can be honourable people, and offers a sharp contrast in style and character with the incoming incumbent of the White House.

The triumph of Trump

For better or worse, the American electorate has propelled Donald Trump back into power, so what will happen now?

Commercialising research – again

There have been calls for better commercialisation of Australian research for decades but the Federal Government’s latest plan may help shape academic expectations and incentives in a more effective manner.

Can Biden heal a divided nation?

Joe Biden has won the Presidency of the United States, although Donald Trump shows no sign of accepting the electorate’s democratic decision. Biden’s task will be to heal a bitterly divided nation, but he could just be the man for the job.