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Healthcare
Healthcare CEO dispels the myths surrounding ERAS
ERAS (enhanced recovery after surgery) was first introduced as a model of care in the late 1990s, and is increasingly earning the support of clinicians in a range of surgical treatment modalities. The model, which uses a range of techniques to allow for faster post-operative recovery and mobilisation of patients, has been linked with a…
22 Jun 2023, by Amy SarcevicUncategorised
How Ku-ring-gai Council is engaging community members to inspire environmental action
When Sydney’s Ku-ring-gai Council began creating a new website aimed at promoting environmental action in the community, it wanted to make sure its messaging was right. “We know that community members often don’t relate to the term ‘Net Zero’," said Emma Treadgold, Team Leader of Sustainability Engagement. "They see it as too big to tackle…
21 Jun 2023, by Amy SarcevicUncategorised
How Australia is meeting its 30 by 30 target
Australia’s environmental health has been on a downward trend for decades, with levels of extinction, ocean acidification and habitat destruction among the worst in the world. In 2022, the federal government committed to reversing this trend, vowing it would strive to protect 30 percent of its land and seas by 2030. The ‘30 by 30’…
20 Jun 2023, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
Beyond the amyloid hypothesis – how small molecules are giving hope to Alzheimer’s research
Ever since it was discovered in 1906, scientists have been rushing to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease – a form of dementia that affects 1 in 10 Australians aged over 65. In recent years, the bulk of this research has been centred on the ‘amyloid hypothesis’, which highlights the role amyloid plaques and tau…
5 Jun 2023, by Amy SarcevicTechnology | Transport & Logistics
How Transport for London is meeting its ambitious sustainability goals
As the world’s most integrated transport authority, Transport for London (TfL) in England is used to pushing boundaries when it comes to innovation. Alongside its quest to ensure public transport and active travel account for 80 percent of all journeys made in London by 2041, the authority is striving for zero transport-related deaths by 2041.…
31 May 2023, by Amy SarcevicEnergy & Utilities
Building globally competitive tenders for transmission infrastructure projects
Building transmission infrastructure is one of Australia's greatest priorities as its makes headway with its decarbonisation agenda. It is also one of the greatest challenges, with heightened overseas competition and global shortages of skills and equipment to contend with. Ricardo Da Silva, Networks Business Development Manager at Iberdrola Australia believes several things are important in…
23 May 2023, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
What Imugene CEO Leslie Chong has learned in her bid to create the world’s best immunotherapy
Visit Bio Connections Australia Website When Leslie Chong took over Imugene as Chief Executive in 2015, she was excited to progress the development of what could be the world’s first cancer vaccines. HER-VAXX, which creates antibodies from a patients’ own B cells, has already shown great efficacy in tackling HER2-positive cancers, such as breast and…
22 May 2023, by Amy SarcevicEnergy & 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 Amy SarcevicEducation | 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 SarcevicInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
