ARC-supported researchers are reinventing mineral processing for a more sustainable future. Through new technologies and industry partnerships, @coeminerals.bsky.social is improving resource recovery and strengthening Australia's research capability. More: www.arc.gov.au/news-and-pub...

The ARC has published its 2026 PID Action Plan update, outlining progress and new actions to strengthen the use of persistent identifiers across Australia's research system: www.arc.gov.au/news-and-pub...

We’re pleased to announce Professor Bindi Bennett as the ARC’s inaugural Academic Director (Indigenous). A K/Gamilaroi woman and respected researcher, she will help strengthen engagement with First Nations researchers, communities and knowledges. Read more: www.arc.gov.au/news-and-pub...

The ARC and NHMRC are strengthening collaboration across Australia's research system. A joint commitment of $50M over 5 years will support collaborative research opportunities that bring together expertise across disciplines and sectors. Read the joint communiqué: www.arc.gov.au/news-and-pub...

Work at the ARC ⬇️ Join our Governance and Priorities team and help support the ARC Board, Executive and senior leaders to shape the future of Australian research. Learn more: www.apsjobs.gov.au/s/job-detail...

This #NationalScienceWeek, discover ARC-funded research exploring how microbes found in the wax moth caterpillar could help break down plastic waste. Professor Amy Cain's work is advancing new biological approaches to recycling and environmental sustainability: www.arc.gov.au/news-and-pub...

The newly launched NØBEL Training Centre is developing AI-enabled digital platforms, advancing circular construction, and training the next generation of researchers to help transform Australia's built environment. More: www.arc.gov.au/news-and-pub...

The winners of the inaugural @arc-gov-au.bsky.social Centres of Excellence Creative Communication Competition have been announced! 🥳 The People's Choice in the Comic/Graphic Novel/Zine category is Jasperine Phetchareun for 'From Waste to Wonders'. 🔎 Check it out here: bit.ly/4zr5YPy

Opinion | True value of university research isn’t measured by numbers, says ARC CEO Professor Ute Roessner: www.afr.com/policy/healt... 'The Australia of tomorrow will be shaped by the ideas, people and partnerships we invest in today.

This National Science Week, we're celebrating the ideas, discoveries and knowledge that shape Australia's future. The ARC is proud to support the research that builds our national capability and deepens our understanding of the world around us. Find events: www.scienceweek.net.au/find-events/

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This year marks 25 years since the establishment of the ARC. As we mark this milestone, we are also looking to the future. Today we launched the ARC Strategy 2026-2035, setting a vision for the decade ahead: Advancing Australia through the power of research. More: www.arc.gov.au/news-and-pub...

Join the ARC ⬇️ We’re recruiting: - Assistant Directors (EL1) who will lead teams delivering major govt grants programs & contribute to NCGP reform. - HR Advisor (APS5) who will help support our people and employee experience across the ARC. More: www.arc.gov.au/about-arc/wo...

📢 Open for feedback: Draft ARC FAIR Data Policy Have your say on a draft FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable) Data Policy for future NCGP schemes to support more consistent management, description and sharing of ARC-funded research data. More: www.arc.gov.au/news-and-pub...

Celebrate #NationalScienceWeek with the first ARC Centres of Excellence Creative Communication Competition! Explore creative research, vote for your favourites from 1-14 August, and follow along as the ARC shares the winners throughout the week: scienceart.com.au/voting/

A great week with the ARC Centres of Excellence community⭐ ARC CEO Prof Ute Roessner and Academic Director Prof Alex Broom shared updates on the revitalised NCGP and joined discussions on the collaboration and excellence that underpin Australia's research ecosystem.

We partnered with 8 other @arc-gov-au.bsky.social CoEs to participate in a friendly competition about creatively communicating research! People's Choice award voting is open now: scienceart.com.au/voting/ Winners will be announced during National Science Week!

The internet has fallen in love with #easternrosellas. ARC-funded researchers are working to ensure they remain part of our everyday lives, exploring how to bring woodland birds back to our suburbs—helping create greener and more liveable communities where people and nature thrive together.

Minister for Education, the Hon @jasonclaremp.bsky.social, has released the final report of the National Competitive Grants Program Policy Review — setting the direction for a simpler, more focused research funding program. Read more: www.arc.gov.au/news-and-pub...

We are seeking an Academic Director (Biosciences and Biotechnology) to join our senior leadership team. This is a unique opportunity to influence national research policy, funding & strategy while strengthening connections across the research sector. Closes 8 July: www.arc.gov.au/about-arc/wo...

We are seeking a Director, People & Capability (Chief People Officer) to join our executive leadership team. If you’re a strategic HR leader ready to influence at the highest level and build a future-focused organisation, we want to hear from you. Closes 16 July: shorturl.at/h4YIY

We are seeking a Legal Counsel – FOI & Privacy to join our high-performing legal team. If you’re a capable legal professional ready to deliver practical, solutions-focused advice in a fast-paced government environment, we want to hear from you. Closing 6 July: www.apsjobs.gov.au/s/job-detail...

We are seeking a Director, People & Capability (Chief People Officer) to join our executive leadership team. If you’re a strategic HR leader ready to influence at the highest level and build a future-focused organisation, we want to hear from you. Closes 16 July: shorturl.at/h4YIY

The ARC has published its Commitment to Responsible Research Assessment and signed the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA). This marks an important step in ensuring our assessment processes are fair, meaningful, and support a diverse research culture. More: shorturl.at/xPtbr

The ARC Training Centre for Resource Efficient Alloys in a Circular Economy (circAlloy) has officially launched. Backed by $4.9M from the ARC, it is a step towards cleaner, more sustainable industry. More: www.arc.gov.au/news-and-pub...

Launched at RMIT University, the ARC Training Centre in Electrifying Australia for a Net Zero Future is helping build the smarter energy systems and skilled workforce needed to support Australia's transition to net zero. Read more: www.arc.gov.au/news-and-pub...

Australia is investing in its quantum future. The FLiQC Training Centre has launched at the University of Sydney, bringing together researchers and industry to advance quantum computing and train the next generation of experts. More: www.arc.gov.au/news-and-pub...

Today ARC and NHMRC convened senior leaders for a Joint Leadership Forum to strengthen collaboration across Australia’s research funding system, with a focus on a sustainable grants ecosystem, research integrity and security, and better use of data to demonstrate impact.

We are seeking an Academic Director (Biosciences and Biotechnology) to join our senior leadership team. This is a unique opportunity to influence national research policy, funding & strategy while strengthening connections across the research sector. Closes 8 July: www.arc.gov.au/about-arc/wo...

Nominations now open: ARC College of Experts 2027. We’re seeking leaders in research and peer review from across academia, industry and the public sector — with strong encouragement for multidisciplinary expertise and diverse nominations. Find out more: www.arc.gov.au/news-and-pub...

From virtual reality to AI and blockchain, the technologies behind the metaverse are energy intensive. ARC-funded research is helping to measure that energy use in real time, supporting the development of more efficient, sustainable digital systems. Read more: www.arc.gov.au/news-and-pub...