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Month: May 2023

Technology

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 Sarcevic

Energy & 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 Sarcevic

Healthcare

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 Sarcevic

Energy & 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 Sarcevic

Contracts & 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 Abdul Bhuiyan

Education

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 Sarcevic

Healthcare

What skills and capabilities do clinicians need before delivering tele- and virtual-health?

Tele- and virtual-health is often celebrated for its ease and simplicity, but as Gail Forrest, Associate Director, Clinical Education Strategy at the Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) reveals, the practice may be more nuanced than it appears at first glance. Ms Forrest and team have spent the last two years analysing insights from healthcare…

4 May 2023, by Amy Sarcevic

Healthcare

How to manage incontinence in dementia

Incontinence is one of the most common health complaints among people living with dementia, affecting around one third of sufferers. It is also one of the most stigmatised of all health ailments, generally, meaning conversations around the subject are often avoided. Professor Joan Ostaszkiewicz, a research director and former district nurse, believes the hushed nature…

1 May 2023, by Amy Sarcevic