Publications

Report summarising findings from a scoping study conducted for the Cooperative Research Centres Association (CRCA) by the Centre for the Study of Higher Education. The purpose of the scoping study is to inform the research training activities of Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs). Findings from the study reflect a diverse range of research training activities supported ... READ MORE >>>

Report by the Allen Consulting Group to the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education, September 2012. This study estimates the economic, environmental and social impacts of the Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) program since it commenced in 1991 and out to 2017. READ MORE >>>

To assist prospective and new partners of a CRC, in 2008 the CRC Association released a series of printable Guides aimed at providing the “must know” information regarding what is involved in being a player in a CRC. The information in these Guides is aimed particularly at industry, though are also tailored to reach other audiences, ... READ MORE >>>

A report outlining the outcomes of the CRCA CEO’s visit to northern Europe, 4-28 October, 2009. CRCA CEO Europe report 2009 READ MORE >>>

A landmark report commissioned by the CRC Association that provides a clear direction into how the impact of research may be assessed in economic terms. The guidebook details the difficulties in assessing the economic impact of scientific endeavors, yet shows that the task is not impossible if the approach is considered at the commencement of ... READ MORE >>>

Highlights programs that have been developed by CRCs in tertiary, secondary and primary levels of education. READ MORE >>>

Making Science Useful – The Key to Australia’s Future, released on 8 November 2006, highlights ongoing achievements delivered for the benefit of Australia, from a number of Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) in the CRC Programme. READ MORE >>>

A study by Insight Economics prepared for the Australian Government Department of Education, Science and Training. Economic Impact Study of the CRC Programme 2006 READ MORE >>>

The Science in Action booklets are a compilation of media stories produced as part of the CRC Association’s National Media Initiative by Julian Cribb & Associates from 2003 to 2006. READ MORE >>>

Reaping the benefits: innovation through collaboration, released on 8 December 2005, highlights ongoing achievements delivered during the year for the benefit of Australia, from a number of Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) in the CRC Programme. READ MORE >>>

A report by The Allen Consulting Group commissioned by the CRC Association (2005). Economic Impact of CRCs in Australia 2005 READ MORE >>>

CRCs – Winning New Ways for Australia, released on 6 December 2004, highlights ongoing achievements delivered during the year for the benefit of Australia, from a number of Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) in the CRC Programme. READ MORE >>>

CRCs – Connecting communities, released on 24 November 2003, provides a snapshot of the outstanding recent achievements of the CRC Programme. Examples from twelve CRCs are included. READ MORE >>>

CRCs – Capturing creativity, released on 14th October 2002, provides a snapshot of the outstanding recent achievements of the CRC Programme. Examples from twenty-three CRCs are included. READ MORE >>>

Building on Australia’s skills, released on 3rd October 2001, highlights ongoing achievements delivered during the year for the benefit of Australia. Examples from sixteen CRCs are provided. READ MORE >>>

Research results in action highlights achievements of sixteen CRCs and in so doing shows how the research from the CRC Programme is helping to deliver innovation for Australia through bringing money into Australia’s economy, through saving Australian industry money, READ MORE >>>

Triumphs of Technology Transfer is a snapshot of some of the significant achievements of the Government’s Cooperative Research Centres Programme during 1999. It highlights the contributions of CRCs to maximising innovation in Australia. READ MORE >>>