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To stay or not to stay – that is the employee question 7/5/2013

What makes employees leave or stay in organisations and how organisations can improve employee retention is the focus of a public lecture being held at the University of South ...

Industries to fly and fall in 2013-14 7/4/2013

As Australian companies begin the new financial year, business information analysts at IBISWorld reveal the industries set to soar and sink in 2013-14.

Bio-based hotmelt adhesives a reality 6/27/2013

A leading adhesive company and a bio-based material technology firm have formed an alliance to develop hotmelt adhesives that use bio-based raw materials.

Clever, cleaner plastics to transform polymer industry 6/4/2013

Biomolecular engineers at the University of Sydney are creating cleaner, more cost-effective PPC polymers that promise to transform the biodegradable polymer industry.

Multi-million investment in hydrogen storage 5/16/2013

University of Queensland research has led to a $9.25 million investment in hydrogen storage innovation.

Scientists crack the 'coffee ring effect' 5/16/2013

Ever notice how a dried coffee stain has a thicker outer rim, while the middle of the stain remains almost unsoiled? This 'coffee ring effect' also occurs in other materials.

New horizons for Australia's manufacturing industry 5/9/2013

To be headquartered at Monash University, a new manufacturing innovation precinct, which will help drive the resurgence of the industry, has been announced by the Australian Government. ...

New 'tool' revolutionary against water pollution 5/1/2013

Australian and French scientists say they have manufactured a lightweight and reusable material that can absorb up to 33 times its weight in certain chemicals — a possible new tool ...

Innovation, education now needed in China's development 4/23/2013

Kamel Mellahi, Professor of Strategic Management at Warwick Business School, has warned China has to boost innovation if it is to stop the slowdown in its economy and prevent it ...

Quantum computing taps nucleus of single atom 4/18/2013

A team of Australian engineers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) has demonstrated a quantum bit based on the nucleus of a single atom in silicon, promising dramatic ...

Avoid charismatic leaders, firms need 'intelligent conservatism' 4/12/2013

Conservatism not charisma is the vital ingredient for a successful business leader, a new study claims.

A new way to protect precious water 4/10/2013

Australian scientists have devised a way to model polluted groundwater with computer simulation — and better protect the Earth's main fresh water supply.

Digital foam technology transforms HMIs 4/4/2013

UniSA researcher Dr Ross Smith has presented his digital foam technology at the recent Mini Maker Faire in Adelaide.

Ceramic material hitches ride on hypersonic scramjet 3/28/2013

An exotic ceramic material that could one day be used to build hypersonic flight craft will be hitching a ride on a free-flying scramjet flight experiment built by The University of ...

Catalyst in a teacup: new approach to chemical reduction 3/28/2013

Taking their inspiration from nature, scientists at the University of New South Wales have developed a new method for carrying out chemical reduction.

The three pillars of manufacturing reform for 2013 3/25/2013

In the past year, there has been significant progress made on some reforms to support Australia's manufacturing sector, notably in the anti-dumping area.

Super nanowire composite solves 'valley of death' riddle 3/13/2013

In a world first, a team of researchers from Australia, China and the US has created a super strong metallic composite by harnessing the extraordinary mechanical properties of ...

A high-flying future for Australian manufacturing 2/28/2013

The Monash Centre for Additive Manufacturing (M-CAM), built to drive the establishment of high-end, waste-free, tailored manufacturing for the aerospace industry was launched in ...

Microscopic pollutant causing surge in heart deaths 2/20/2013

Exposure to higher levels of fine particulates — the airborne pollution that is an emerging problem in many Asian cities — causes a sharp rise in deaths from heart attacks.

Family business operators 'failing to plan for future' 2/15/2013

Australian family business operators are increasing their risk of insolvency by failing to plan for the future, according to Antony de Vries, a Sydney insolvency expert.

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