Research | Prof Chris Moran & Prof Fran Ackermann

In this episode, Sarah is joined by Professor Chris Moran, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research at Curtin University and John Curtin Distinguished Professor Fran Ackermann, to discuss the future of university research.Current challenges for Australian universities [02:07]The future of universities is around integration between disciplines [06:32]What does the fight for research dollars mean for universities? [08:36]Is the physical (university) campus a finished thing with online education? [14:45]How important is the link between teaching and research? [17:40]What can we do to retain and build (Australia’s) research capacity? (20:34)Learn moreCurtin University ResearchConnect with our guestsProfessor Chris Moran is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research at Curtin. Chris has been involved in research for more than 30 years in natural resource and industry areas, and has also served as a research leader at the CSIRO and at the University of Queensland.John Curtin Distinguished Professor Fran Ackermann joined Curtin Business School in 2012 as an internationally recognised researcher in the areas of strategy and complex project management. She has also served as Dean of Research in Curtin’s Faculty of Business and Law.Join Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcriptTeamHost: Sarah TaillierTopic Researcher: Karen GreenProducer & Recordist: Emilia JolakoskaAudio Editor: Karen GreenSocial Media: Amy HoskingFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.