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Striking a new balance between data, privacy and power
Vanessa Teague | April 3, 2018In the wake of the U.S. Facebook debacle, Dr Vanessa Teague and Dr Chris Culnane of the University of Melbourne argue we need to rein-in data harvesting with more user control and allow less data collection.
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Humanizing technology
Kaliya Young | March 21, 2018Blockchain expert Kayila Young argues that it’s easier to turn technology in the direction of democracy and social justice when it’s developed with social and emotional intelligence.
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Stop the cyber-bullies and protect your children online
Julie Inman - Grant | March 16, 2018With consistent research showing one in five young people have experienced cyberbullying, the eSafety Office is encouraging parents to talk to their children about how they engage online on a National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence.
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#PressforProgress for women in science
Larry Marshall | March 8, 2018Dr Larry Marshall, head of CSIRO, urges the inclusion of more women in science and management roles on International Women’s Day.
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Marshall Islands to launch official cryptocurrency
Open Forum | March 6, 2018As cryptocurrencies become increasingly mainstream, the Marshall Islands are planning to launch the world’s first digital legal tender. Lawmakers hope the residents will use the Sovereign (SOV) digital currency for everything from paying taxes to buying groceries.
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Science is the key to a brighter future but it needs our committed support
Emma Johnston | March 2, 2018Professor Emma Johnston delivers a message of hope about how scientists are working towards solutions for major issues such as climate, health, cyber-security, energy, and transport.
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Getting aged care innovation right
Merlin Kong | March 1, 2018The aged care sector is undergoing sweeping reforms. Merlin Kong of innovAGEING calls for a renewed focus on innovation to improve the opportunities for older people to live meaningful, dignified, and socially relevant lives.
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Functional food
Chris Blanchard | February 8, 2018The saying ‘You are what you eat’ is at the core of the research by the Director of the Functional Grains Centre and Charles Sturt University Professor of Food Science, Chris Blanchard. He writes about innovative research to improve the health properties of the grains we eat.
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Australia must innovate to prosper and thrive
Bill Ferris | February 2, 2018In his address to the National Press Club, Bill Ferris explains why innovation should be celebrated and encouraged in Australia, not feared or tiptoed around like some “elephant in the room”.
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GAP in 2017 – a year in review
Catherine Fritz-Kalish | December 21, 20172017 has been a year of celebration for Global Access Partners. Managing Director Catherine Fritz-Kalish reviews a GAP year filled with achievement.
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High-growth firms are driving Australia’s economy
Emmanuel Njuguna | December 8, 2017Innovation is a key driver of firm growth, according to new evidence presented in the recently released Australian Innovation System Report.
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Protecting the New Frontier
Catherine Fritz-Kalish | November 30, 2017A new GAP taskforce report warns about the vulnerability of Australian businesses to cyber attacks and calls for more research, better education and higher standards to harden Australia against criminal intrusions. GAP managing director Catherine Fritz-Kalish introduces the recommendations.