UQ leading innovative research in Australia
The University of Queensland is playing a key role in the development of Australia's reputation as a world leader in cutting edge research, according to Vice-Chancellor Professor John Hay.
This follows an announcement today by Federal Minister for Industry, Science and Resources, Senator Nick Minchin that the University of Queensland will be a partner in seven innovative projects that will receive $110 million under the Co-operative Research Centres program.
The projects are designed to deliver breakthrough research by fostering partnerships between industry, educational institutions and government.
Professor Hay said he was absolutely delighted that the University of Queensland was playing such a strong leadership role in Australia's research development.
"Today's funding announcement highlights the enormous research capacity that is being developed in Queensland," he said.
"The University of Queensland is working closely with industry and government to deliver research outcomes that are being recognised worldwide," Professor Hay said.
Key University of Queensland research projects to be funded over seven years under the Co-operative Research Centres program, include:
Tropical Plan Protection ($13.9 million)
The Centre will provide the new technologies required to safeguard Australia's tropical agriculture from an estimated $1.5 billion in losses incurred by disease.
Cast Metals Manufacturing ($21 million)
The Centre will contribute to the growth and international competitiveness of a dynamic Australian light metals production, processing and manufacturing industry.
Coastal Zone, Estuary and Waterway Management ($13 million)
The outcomes from the Centre will secure quality of life and enhanced ecosystem health through providing management and restoration options and strategies to governments, industry and the community.
Tropical Rainforest Ecology and Management ($16.7 million)
The Centre plans to be a major national and international force in rainforest management well into the 21st century.
Enterprise Distributed Systems Technology ($20 million)
The Centre will deliver fundamental improvements to Australian organisational competitiveness by building the information technology infrastructure required to support business activities within and among distributed enterprises of the future.
Sensor Signal & Information Processing ($13 million)
The Centre provides research and development support in the field of signal and information processing for Australian companies and the defence, surveillance, mining and medical sectors.
Hydrometallurgy ($11.5 million)
The Centre will contribute to the international competitiveness of the Australian minerals industry by research with its industry partners to stay at the forefront of technical excellence.
The University of Queensland is a partner in seven out of 26 CRCs who were recipients in the latest funding round.
The Cooperative Research Centres program commenced in 1992 with The University of Queensland is currently involved in 20 projects under the scheme.
Contact:
Anthony Havers
Ph: 0418 187 901
Jan King
Ph: 0413 601 248
16 April 1999
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