Precision healthcare and genomics: The delicate balance between what to ask and what to tell

Precision healthcare and genomics could improve health outcomes and reduce costs, but care must be taken to avoid over-diagnosis and allay needless anxiety.

Australia deserves a better debate and 5 ‘quick wins’ for ‘wicked’ problems

Australia21 urges politicians to embrace evidence based policy making and engage in constructive discussion of more effective strategies to address inequality, trauma related stress, illicit drugs, the future of work and climate change.

Science is the key to a brighter future but it needs our committed support

Professor 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.

South Australian incubator is #1 in the Asia Pacific

A university incubator based in Australia’s first innovation hub has been named the ‘Top Challenger in the Asia-Pacific’ in a leading international survey.

Getting aged care innovation right

The 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.

Australia must innovate to prosper and thrive

In 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”.

High-growth firms are driving Australia’s economy

Innovation is a key driver of firm growth, according to new evidence presented in the recently released Australian Innovation System Report.

Agriculture beyond the farm gate

As we celebrate Australian agriculture today #AgDay, Director of the Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation, Professor Michael Friend writes about the value of the sector beyond the farm gate and the important role of research across the value chain.

Australian leadership: Thriving in a culture of mutual support

International lawyer Dr Annemarie Hofedank  served as corporate Legal Counsel for a global acting chemicals company in Germany. Moving to Australia, she launched her own consultancy business.