Why we worry about robots taking jobs
A Flinders University researcher delving into the future workplace asks why we think of robots rather than computers when we consider who will take over jobs […]
Leading role in circular economy
The Australian Government is ramping up efforts to move to a more sustainable circular economy by 2030. With Australia’s chief scientist Dr Cathy Foley, Flinders University […]
Young job-seekers prepare for job changes
With robotics and artificial intelligence causing job cuts and large-scale automation in most industries, tech-savvy young people are already preparing for rapid changes in their working […]
$10m pledge for jobs of the future
A pledge by Labor leader Anthony Albanese and Industry spokesman Ed Husic committing $10 million to bolster advanced manufacturing through expansion of Flinders University’s Factory of […]
Reducing risk of using AI tech
Companies exploring artificial intelligence (AI) to adapt their business operations now have a risk management tool to help them manage new potential workplace health and safety […]
Rise of the Gig worker
Work – a combination of people, purpose and place – is experiencing a revolution with the aspect of ‘place’ considered very differently in the era of […]
Futuristic human forms: an exhibition
In a world where technology, medicine and engineering collide, what is the future of human biology? It’s a question being considered by STELARC: Posthuman Bodies, a […]
SA the ‘prime location’ for sub maintenance
Shifting the submarine maintenance contract from South Australia to Western Australia would not be in the national interest, a report by Flinders University has found. South […]
Smart pack electric car research deal
A novel, flat pack electric vehicle (EV) could soon be largely manufactured and constructed in Australia with local components and ingenuity, thanks to a research agreement […]