New research hubs to lead innovation in Australia

The Morrison Government is investing in partnerships between universities and industry that will produce world-leading research and real-world commercial outcomes that create jobs and drive economic growth. 

The Government will provide $25 million to fund five new Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Research Hubs. 

Minister for Education Dan Tehan said the research hubs will undertake research with applications in the real world. 

“Our Government is investing in research that will foster strategic partnerships between university-based researchers and industry organisations, to find practical solutions to challenges facing Australian industry,” Mr Tehan said. 

“We want universities to be even more entrepreneurial and engaged with industry. 

“As part of our Job-ready Graduates reforms we provided an additional $900 million to establish the National Priorities and Industry Linkage Fund – with a strong focus on investment in STEM industries – to support universities to produce job-ready graduates for their local industries and communities. 

“We will provide a further $48.8 million for regional universities to partner with industry and other universities to boost their research capacity. 

“These research hubs will tackle important challenges facing Australians, such as reducing waste, and develop new opportunities for business, through better fertilisers or more sustainable steel manufacturing. 

“Our Government is investing in these research hubs to push the boundaries of our knowledge and to develop solutions that benefit Australians and improve the capacity of our university and industrial sectors.” 

The five ARC Research Hubs announced today are: 

 ARC Research Hub for Australian Steel Innovation: This project will support the transition of Australia’s steel manufacturing industry to a more sustainable, competitive and resilient position. This hub is led by Dr Paul Zulli at the University of Wollongong.