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Energy & Utilities
Scaling Australia’s clean energy supply chain – what needs to happen?
As Australia makes headway with its clean energy transition, pressure is mounting for the country to expand its own manufacturing capabilities. Geopolitical tensions, allegations of modern slavery, and a shift in global energy dynamics have added further pressure, sparking concern that we rely too heavily on overseas supply chains. Simon Currie, Co-Founder of Energy Estate,…
15 May 2023, by Amy SarcevicContracts & Procurement
Key Success Factors and Principles of Collaborative Contracting
As the world of business becomes increasingly interconnected and interdependent, the need for more collaborative approaches to contracting has become apparent. Collaborative contracting, a partnership-based approach to procurement, allows organizations to work together more effectively, share risks and rewards, and ultimately achieve better results. This article delves into the key principles and success factors of…
12 May 2023, by [email protected]Education | Technology
What to consider before developing an educational AI tool
When Associate Professor and software designer Dr Hassan Kohsravi invented his AI-powered teaching tool, he wasn’t expecting to rack up a series of globally-recognised awards and make an imprint on the, formerly ‘AI-hesitant’, higher education sector. These accolades, however, mean less to him than the satisfaction he gained from improving his own teaching practice. His…
8 May 2023, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
What skills and capabilities do clinicians need before delivering tele- and virtual-health?
Tele- and virtual-health is often celebrated for its ease and simplicity, but as Gail Forrest, Associate Director, Clinical Education Strategy at the Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) reveals, the practice may be more nuanced than it appears at first glance. Ms Forrest and team have spent the last two years analysing insights from healthcare…
4 May 2023, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
How to manage incontinence in dementia
Incontinence is one of the most common health complaints among people living with dementia, affecting around one third of sufferers. It is also one of the most stigmatised of all health ailments, generally, meaning conversations around the subject are often avoided. Professor Joan Ostaszkiewicz, a research director and former district nurse, believes the hushed nature…
1 May 2023, by Amy SarcevicBanking & Finance | Legal
What to expect from generative AI in financial services
The recent hype around generative AI has left many business owners and directors in the financial services industry wondering whether they should be using the technology. While tools like ChatGTP have largely been celebrated in the corporate world, they do raise serious concerns from an ethics and regulatory perspective. Unlike traditional AI, which finds answers,…
21 Apr 2023, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
How do we integrate telehealth into existing models of care?
Low urgency presentations to emergency departments (EDs) are a significant issue throughout Australia, representing around one third of all ED patients. The bulk of these presentations are from 15-35 years-olds, with people aged 65 and older also making up a large portion. The issue places undue stress on ED workers and affects access to primary…
19 Apr 2023, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
The risk of poorly-considered rail safety technologies
When implementing a new piece of rail safety equipment, a common mistake is to not consider how it relates to its broader operating environment, or the people who will use it. Generic technologies, like off-the-shelf ATPs, often boast impressive safety capabilities. But, as rail researcher and psychologist, Professor Anjum Naweed, points out, even the most…
19 Apr 2023, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
Thriving with dementia – how this man reinvented himself after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis
When renowned Dementia advocate William Yeates received his Alzheimer’s diagnosis at just 59 years of age, he entered a dark period of his life. The former pharmacist, physics teacher, and deputy school head once took pride in his photographic memory and was able to recall the names of thousands of his students. When he began…
6 Apr 2023, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
Next Generation Q&A with Bryan Law
Ever since he was a kid, Bryan Law, loved discovering how things work and creating something out of nothing. From his first Lego set to his current role as a senior systems engineer with Queensland Rail, Bryan has applied this passion and ingenuity to solving complex problems through the systems engineering, systems thinking approach. It should…
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