The University of Melbourne's new five-year research strategy, Advancing Research 2030: Excellence for Impact, charts a path to deliver continued research excellence and collaboration in an increasingly complex global environment.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Emma Johnston AO said: "Australian universities are the backbone of our national research ecosystem, driving economic growth, innovation and a better quality of life."
"Research at the University of Melbourne helps build the adaptability and resilience of the nation and the communities we serve."
Vice-Chancellor Professor Emma Johnston AO and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Mark Cassidy
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Mark Cassidy said this strategy builds on the University's significant research success over many decades.
"Our world-class research has delivered enduring impact, from the cochlear implant innovation, allowing deaf people to understand speech, to the economic modelling for Medicare providing equitable healthcare access to Australians," Professor Cassidy said.
"We are also expanding the boundaries of knowledge, from using genomics to transform our national standard of cancer care to preserving Indigenous cultural materials and heritage.
"It is critical to Australia's economic, ecological and social futures that our research flourishes for the benefit of all."
To coincide with the publication of the new strategy, the University of Melbourne has also released the Enterprising Melbourne Review 2024, which reports on researchers and founders at the heart of driving research commercialisation impact.
"With over 100 research centres across nine faculties, and strong partnerships with institutes, government, and industry, we turn bold ideas into real-world impact," Professor Cassidy said.
"In 2024, we entered into over 2000 research contracts with external partners, 156 invention disclosures were received and 26 applications for patents were filed."
Managing Director, Research, Innovation & Commercialisation, Ken Jefferd said: "Every story in this year's Enterprising Melbourne Review is about our researchers working together with industry, entrepreneurs, investors, not-for-profits and government – solving tough problems that matter."
"We hope this inspires many more collaborations and partnerships across Australia, our region, and the world."
Read more: Advancing Research 2030: Excellence for Impact
Read more: Enterprising Melbourne Review 2024
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