Universities are set up to optimise funding from student enrolments, not to prioritise research commercialisation. Scaling up research commercialisation will require nuanced policy and a cultural shift.

Database Consultants Australia (DCA) is pleased to announce we have been awarded ISO 27001 certification, the international standard that describes best practices for an ISMS (Information Security Management System). This builds on our long-established PCI-DSS certification, expanding the depth and breadth of our security practices.

Bite-sized certifications provide accessible up-skilling to Australian workers and lower risk for employers.

Superficially small, ground-level changes can improve the adaptability of a whole organisation. For universities, cultural change, supporting staff and co-workers, and ensuring high-quality professional communication can make all the difference.

Occupational stress among academic staff is at an all-time high, but technology can help alleviate the burden.

Universities must learn to fully embrace being online, the opportunities afforded by research commercialisation, and administrative flexibility to succeed.