Securing Australia's Future :Harnessing Interdisciplinary Research for Innovation and Prosperity

Publication subTitle :Harnessing Interdisciplinary Research for Innovation and Prosperity

Author: Torok Simon; Holper Paul  

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING‎

Publication year: 2017

E-ISBN: 9781486306701

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781486306695

Subject: N Pandect of Natural Science

Keyword: 自然科学总论

Language: ENG

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The future will bring change for Australia. But whether that change is for the better or worse largely depends on the decisions we make today as individuals and as a nation. Recognising rapid changes in the global economy, environment and policy, the Australian Government engaged the Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA) to undertake detailed interdisciplinary research to help guide Australian thinking and policy decisions. Dozens of Australia’s finest minds assessed the opportunities available to the nation globally and domestically, charting a course for the future. The resulting findings can prepare Australia to address the challenges ahead and make the most of the opportunities. Securing Australia’s Future synthesises the major themes that emerge from ACOLA’s reports. Each chapter includes key findings designed to optimise Australia’s prosperity and place in the region. The future is a long game but its base must be built now. This book provides a vision for the nation, for its politicians, public servants and industry leaders – a sound footing for securing Australia’s future. It is a vital resource for Members of Federal and State parliaments, senior public servants, industry leaders, universities and the interested public.

Chapter

An innovative workforce

Protecting our environment

Conclusion

2. Engagement with Asia: time to be smarter

Introduction

Smart engagement: identifying the opportunities

Tapping into the market while avoiding the risks

Teaming with our neighbours

Better business

Conclusion

3. Boosting productivity with innovation and new technologies

Introduction

Investing in ourselves

Transforming research into value

Innovation requires skilled labour and collaboration across disciplines

Tinkering, failing and adapting: working with new technology

Conclusion

4. Recharging education to power the nation

Introduction

Achieving an innovative, flexible and creative workforce

Science, technology, engineering and mathematics education: a national report card

Encouraging and improving STEM teaching

Too few women in STEM

Lifting Indigenous engagement in STEM

Partnering and enriching

National STEM coordination

Lessons for Australia and STEM

Findings for the future

Engaging with the world

Conclusion

5. Green and clean: securing a sustainable future

Introduction

Environment and energy

Cities and mobility

Collaborative research for sustainability

Preparing for the future

Conclusion

6. Conclusion: challenges and opportunities for Australia

Advice for an unknowable future

Past performance ≠ future success

Smart farming, smart engagement

Educating the future workforce

Exporting knowledge

Securing Australia’s environment

Taking it home: key messages

Segue: Securing Australia’s Future compendium

Appendix 1. Australia’s Comparative Advantage

Appendix 2. STEM: Country Comparisons: International Comparisons of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education

Appendix 3. Smart Engagement with Asia: Leveraging Language, Research and Culture

Appendix 4. The Role of Science, Research and Technology in Lifting Australian Productivity

Appendix 5. Technology and Australia’s Future: New Technologies and their Role in Australia’s Security, Cultural, Democratic, Social and Economic Systems

Appendix 6. Engineering Energy: Unconventional Gas Production

Appendix 7. Australia’s Agricultural Future

Appendix 8. Delivering Sustainable Urban Mobility

Appendix 9. Translating Research for Economic and Social Benefit: Country Comparisons

Appendix 10. Skills and Capabilities for Australian Enterprise Innovation

Appendix 11. Australia’s Diaspora Advantage: Realising the Potential for Building Transnational Business Networks with Asia

Index

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