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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The ARC is seeking a part-time Academic Director (Engineering, Information and Computing Sciences) to join our senior leadership team. ▶️ Apply by 22 Oct: www.apsjobs.gov.au/s/job-detail...

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Happy Social Sciences Week 2026! ARC CEO Professor Ute Roessner shares why social sciences research matters, and how it helps us better understand people, communities and society.

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Ahead of #SocialSciencesWeek (12-20 Sept), ARC staff joined a seminar today on antimicrobial resistance hosted by Prof Dorrit Jacob and presented by Prof Alex Broom — both ARC Academic Directors. A great reminder of the vital role #socialscience plays in tackling complex challenges.

Screenshot from an online seminar featuring two ARC Academic Directors. The upper panel shows Professor Alex Broom speaking on screen against a blue Australian Research Council virtual background. The lower panel shows Professor Dorrit Jacob against the same blue ARC background. The seminar focused on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as part of activities associated with Social Sciences Week.

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The ARC has published an updated Research Integrity and Other Misconduct Policy, outlining the ARC's role in supporting research integrity and maintaining public confidence in ARC-funded research. Learn more: www.arc.gov.au/news-and-pub...

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A friendly reminder that feedback is open until 16 September 2026 on the draft ARC FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reuseable) Policy ⬇️

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The ARC’s 2026 Future Fellowships scheme will provide more than $344 million in Aus Govt funding to support researchers addressing major national challenges and opportunities. Learn more: www.arc.gov.au/future-fello...

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Tomorrow (Tuesday 8 Sept), we will announce the outcome of the ARC Future Fellowships (FT26). Stay tuned for the update!

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

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...

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

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...

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

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...

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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...

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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...

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

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...

Professor Amy Cain works with laboratory equipment, seated beside a benchtop bioreactor system connected by numerous tubes and sensors. Wearing a white laboratory coat, Professor Cain adjusts part of the apparatus while surrounded by glass vessels and scientific instrumentation in a modern research laboratory.

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

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...

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Prof Deborah Sweeney speaking at a lectern at Western Sydney University, gesturing while delivering a presentation in a conference room.

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ARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology @coesb.com.au · 17/08/2026

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

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

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.

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

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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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

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...

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

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...

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

📢 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...

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

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/

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Voting Guide People’s Choice Voting is open on this page from 1-14 August 2026. Voting rules:

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

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.

ARC CEO Prof Ute Roessner speaks from a lectern in front of a large presentation screen displaying the title “The revitalised National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP)”. Audience members are seated in the foreground.

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Participants seated at round tables listen to a presentation at the ARC Centres of Excellence Forum. A speaker stands at a lectern beside a large screen displaying information about support for researchers and the revitalised National Competitive Grants Program.

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ARC Centre of Excellence for Plant Success @coeplantsuccess.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

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!

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

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.

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

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...

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

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...

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

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

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

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...

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

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

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

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...

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Ms Libby Coker MP, Prof Alison Ross and Prof Matthew Clarke stand side-by-side in front of a display wall with diagrams and graphics, posing in a workplace environment.

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

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...

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

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...

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

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.

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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...

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

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...

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Applications for Discovery Indigenous for funding commencing in 2027 are now open in the Research Management System (RMS) and will close at 5:00 pm (AEST) on Tuesday 25 August 2026. For more information: www.arc.gov.au/news-and-pub...

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

We are delighted to welcome Professor Dorrit Jacob FAA as Academic Director for Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences. In this role, she will contribute disciplinary expertise, support ARC leadership and engage with the research community. Read more: www.arc.gov.au/news-and-pub...

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

National Reconciliation Week begins today (27 May – 3 June). The ARC recognises the enduring cultures, knowledge systems and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the importance of continuing to support reconciliation through our work. #NRW2026

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Strengthening Australia–Canada research collaboration We are proud to have signed an MoU with @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca, deepening ties in research, training & innovation. This partnership supports greater collaboration through shared knowledge, joint initiatives & new opportunities for researchers.

Sylvie Lamoureux, Vice-President (Research), SSHRC, and Professor Ute Roessner, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Research Council, stand side by side holding signed agreement documents. A Canadian flag is displayed behind Sylvie and an Australian flag behind Ute, with small table flags in the foreground.

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SSHRC | CRSH @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca · 22/05/2026

We’re pleased to announce that we have signed an MOU with the Australian Research Council. We want to deepen our research partnerships and build on our shared values such as supporting Indigenous knowledge systems. 🇦🇺 🇨🇦 @arc-gov-au.bsky.social

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT: We’ve released a National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP) update with information on additional rounds of 2 existing schemes in 2026. Read more: www.arc.gov.au/news-and-pub...

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Over $99.8m awarded to 178 research partnerships aligned with Australia’s National Science Priorities. ‘Strong partnerships are essential to ensuring Australian research delivers benefits to industry and the community,’ ARC CEO Prof Ute Roessner. Read more: www.arc.gov.au/news-and-pub...

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Tomorrow (Tuesday 19 May), we will announce the outcome of the ARC Linkage Projects Round 2 (LP25R2). Stay tuned for the update!

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

The ARC has completed an internal review of the 2‑step application process introduced for Discovery Projects in 2023, following three rounds with an Expression of Interest (DP25–DP27). A summary of the review findings and supporting data is now available: www.arc.gov.au/publications...

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Thank you to Prof Kevin Dunn & Aaron Lauterbach from @westernsydneyu.bsky.social for presenting their ARC-funded research to staff today on reducing prejudice, strengthening social cohesion and the role of voluntary inter-group contact in diverse societies (hosted by @euphemiross.bsky.social)

Screenshot of an online Australian Research Council seminar featuring Professor Kevin Dunn and Aaron Lauterback from Western Sydney University presenting ARC-funded research on social cohesion and reducing prejudice. The screen also shows ARC staff member Professor Alison Ross and an ARC-branded title slide.

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

‘Real impact comes from investing in people and their capabilities alongside technology development.’ That’s the focus of the ARC Training Centre in Current and Emergent Quantum Technologies, launched at Adelaide University to help build Australia’s quantum workforce. More: shorturl.at/eLJFY

ARC CEO, Prof Ute Roessner standing indoors against a brick wall, holding a microphone and reading from a sheet of paper while addressing an audience.

ARC CEO, Prof Ute Roessner and Prof Glenn Solomon standing together facing the camera, with other attendees and displays visible in the background.

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Robotics designed to support people in construction. 🤖🏗 The ARC‑funded HaRTCon Hub has launched at UTS, marked by Assistant Minister Julian Hill MP and ARC Deputy CEO Anthony Murfett. The Hub develops robotics that support people at work and reduce risk: www.arc.gov.au/news-and-pub...

A collaborative robotic arm drills into timber during a demonstration as the Hon. Julian Hill MP kneels nearby, watching alongside a researcher.

A collaborative robotic arm fitted with a drill operates above a timber surface during a construction robotics demonstration.

Professor Anika Gauja, Pro Vice‑Chancellor (Research) at UTS, speaks with attendees during the HaRTCon launch.

Distinguished Professor Dikai Liu, the Hon. Julian Hill MP and Professor Peta Wyeth take part in a ribbon‑cutting ceremony to launch HaRTCon at UTS.

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Australian Research Council @arc-gov-au.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

☀️Solar energy is key to Australia’s clean energy transition, including what happens to solar panels at end of life. A new ARC Research Hub has launched at @unsw.edu.au, linking research and industry expertise for sustainable solutions: www.arc.gov.au/news-and-pub... @mthistlethwaite.bsky.social

The Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP with ARC CEO Professor Ute Roessner and Australian Academy of Science President Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC during a laboratory tour at UNSW.

The Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP addresses the audience from a lectern, speaking at the official launch of the ARC Research Hub for Photovoltaic Solar Panel Recycling and Sustainability.

ARC CEO Professor Ute Roessner stands at a lectern at UNSW Sydney, delivering opening remarks at the launch of the ARC Research Hub for Photovoltaic Solar Panel Recycling and Sustainability, with the audience seated in front.

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