America’s ill wind could blow Australia some good

The Trump administration’s attacks on research funding could see some of the world’s top academic talent head to our shores if Australia boosts its investment in research.

Gamekeepers turned poachers

We’ve spent the past decade worrying about about bot farms and coordinated disinformation. and large language models pose a new threat, so researchers shouldn’t fall into the same manipulative and deceitful traps they’re investigating.

Time for a national research office?

Australia needs an office of national research, to make the greatest use of our intellectual resources in building our defences, strengthening our economy and supporting our society.

China overhauls the USA in technology research

China has overtaken the United States as the overwhelming leader in technological research over the last two decades, according to ASPI’s Critical Technology Tracker.

Using AI for social science research

Researchers in social science have developed a new database of AI tools for literature reviews, data collection and analyses, and research dissemination.

There’s no substitute for people in social research

Autogenerated garbage is swamping human creativity on internet platforms, but the limitations of AI reemphasise the importance of humanity in social research.

Researching the researchers

Research plays a pivotal role in society. Through research, we gain new understandings, test theories and make discoveries, but how do we know if individual research projects being conducted in Australia are good quality?

Scientists raise alarm over research interference

Scientists say heavy-handed governments and aggressive corporations are suppressing scientific research vital for protecting the environment.

Machines in the study of people

Social sciences have historically relied on traditional research methods to gain a better understanding of individuals, groups, cultures and their dynamics but will increasingly look to using AI.

Investing in research

A study co-led by The University of Queensland has found Australia is lagging behind similar countries in funding basic research, particularly in the medical, biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.

A new vision for Australian research

The future of Australian prosperity depends on the education and research undertaken within its tertiary education system. The federal government’s call for “lasting reform” in the Universities Accord offers a timely opportunity to take action.

Rethinking research funding

Education Minister Jason Clare has just released a highly anticipated review into the federal legislation underpinning the Australian Research Council (ARC) and its funding of non-medical research in this country.