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Why Nobel laureate Brian Schmidt is worried about Australia’s lack of investment in R&D – and what it means for startups

- May 29, 2025 3 MIN READ

On Wednesday, Nobel laureate Brian Schmidt and economics professor Richard Holden gave a joint address to the National Press Club in Canberra. Their key message? Australia isn’t spending enough money on university research. Schmidt wants to ensure Australia can undertake research vital to our national interests. “I look around and I am scared,” Schmidt said.… Read more »