Little Scientists: Igniting curious minds

Information overload, virtual reality and other rapid global changes influence our children’s learning and development. Heike Schneider from Little Scientists explains why inquiry-based STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) in the Early Childhood Education Sector is so important.

Bystander anti-racism: The challenge of speaking up

A small team at CQU recently undertook an online research project looking at everyday racism and have now published their results. Craig Hackett has more.

Children’s use of electronic games – What are the social and academic benefits and negatives?

Digital devices and electronic games have become a part of everyday life for children. Early Childhood Education expert Sue Walker has conducted research into what effect this has on the later development of young children.

Innovation in outer space and opportunities for Australia

Australia’s space industry needs to catch up with the rest of the world. Andrea Boyd, Flight Operations Engineer from the International Space Station in Germany, explained why at the recent GAP Summit.

Defence industry capability – creating a new boom in Australia

At the recent GAP Summit the Honourable Christopher Pyne MP spoke about his new role as Minister for Defence Industry and how it is impacted by the innovation agenda.

Local innovations need support from government and corporates

Not many people know about a technology that is keeping our lives from descending into the chaos of record keeping anxiety. Ben Pearson, CEO of start-up Mainframe Cloud, explains.

Innovation in outer space, it’s not rocket science

Australia is the only OECD country without a national space agency. Andrea Boyd, Flight Operations Engineer from the International Space Station in Germany, explains why a sustainable space sector would strongly accelerate Australia’s innovation system.

Welcome to the GAP Summit on Spaces of Australia Innovation

Global Access Partners (GAP) is holding its 7th Annual Growth Summit in NSW Parliament House to discuss Spaces of Australian Innovation. Catherine Fritz-Kalish, Co-founder and Managing Director of GAP, delivered the introduction.

Spaces of Australian Innovation

What is the latest in Australia’s innovation sector? Stephen Hayes has an overview of what’s happening in a number of areas.

Australia’s digital imperative starts with our youth

Australia’s best technology ideas come from those who aren’t familiar with restrictions: our youth. That’s the essence of Young ICT Explorers, a non-profit competition created by SAP. John Ruthven, President and Managing Director of SAP Australia and New Zealand, explains.

Looking to the stars – Australia’s rising innovative industry

Innovation spaces in Australia need the support of bright and motivated people. Solange Cunin is the CEO of Cuberider, which gives high school students the opportunity to learn STEM skills by designing and coding experiments that are tested in space on the International Space Station.

Technology and transformation

The second Annual Digital Disruption for Government 2016 takes place in Sydney 27-28 September with a pre-conference workshop on 26 September.