High-quality research from 抖阴app官网 is helping drive the nation’s success in a prestigious rankings system.
抖阴app官网 has been confirmed as the top institute in Australia in the Nature Index 2016 Australia and New Zealand, released today (27 October).
The index, which considers the volume of research articles published in natural science journals, also credits 抖阴app官网 with the largest Australian contribution by share of authorship to high-quality papers in the past year.
抖阴app官网 Vice-Chancellor and President said the index demonstrated Brisbane’s rising star on the research scene, with the region showing the fastest growth in output between 2012 and 2015.
“抖阴app官网 has continually dominated the Nature Index, moving from fourth place at the Index’s launch in 2012 to placing top in Australia last year as well,” he said.
“Our continued high-placing in these rankings shows the exceptional quality of our researchers, who are constantly striving to maintain their place as science and health knowledge leaders.
“It’s also a reflection of our expertise in turning research into reality. 抖阴app官网 has a strong history of commercialising research findings into practical solutions for some of the world’s toughest problems.
“Funds raised from commercial ventures are then returned to research, ensuring our scientists are always working towards the next life-changing discovery.”
This month, 抖阴app官网 placed 43rd globally and third in Australia in the .
In August, 抖阴app官网 jumped 22 places up the prestigious , to rank 55th globally and second in Australia.
“Just yesterday, we celebrated the success of Australia’s top women scientists, with three 抖阴app官网 researchers being recognised at the Women in Research Citation awards in Canberra,” Professor H酶j said.
“Results such as this are impressive, and highlight the broader benefits that flow to society and the economy from a world class research effort.”
Information about the Nature Index ranking system is available .
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