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Engaging industry internationally through research and student integration

The Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) represents five Australian Universities; Curtin University, Queensland University of Technology, RMIT University, University of South Australia and University of Technology Sydney. All of our members are in the QS Top 50 Under 50 universities.

The ATN has had great success as a destination for students in the Science Without Borders program. We would like to illustrate some of our most successful examples, particularly partnering students with industry, at FAUBAI 2015 and highlight the innovative approaches taken with student placements.

ATN institutions all have very strong ties to industry; 70 per cent of our research income over the last five years has come from industry. In this context we propose to demonstrate how we engage with industry on solutions for the world through applied and impactful research.

As well as benefitting students through Science Without Borders the ATN has developed links with researchers and academics at all levels with a strong focus on industry relevance and we are keen to engage the audience on how we might strengthen collaboration at every level from student to Vice-Chancellor.

Author(s):

Renee Hindmarsh    
Australian Technology Network of Universities
Australia

Arun Sharma    
Queensland University of Technology
Australia