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Are you a researcher in MedTech, BioTech or HealthTech looking to explore entrepreneurship and commercialisation? Do you have a research project with market translation potential? Apply now for 2021 MedTech Actuator Menzies Scholarships! After an outstanding pilot cohort, MedTech Actuator and Menzies Foundation are launching a second call for 2021 MedTech Actuator Menzies Scholarships. Applications are […]

Upcoming Webinar, in partnership with Philanthropy Australia – Wednesday 23rd June 2021 Never has there been a more important time for grantmakers and grantseekers to better understand best practice and reflect on how we might do things differently to maximize impact. I am delighted to be joining my colleagues Dr Jodi York, and Kate McKegg

The 2021 cohort of Menzies School Leader Fellows have been announced. Exploring the leadership question “How might we build a pipeline of school leaders equipped to lead collective efficacy in increasingly complex and challenging contexts?”, the Menzies School Leader Fellowship Program is out to tackle the wicked problem, requiring collective minds to understand what can

At a time when pioneering US, UK and European science entrepreneurs are pandemic-proofing the world, Australia’s science start-ups are floundering – with none featuring in the nation’s current top 25 start-up lists. New Menzies Foundation research released today reveals how Australia’s fractured approach to supporting science start-ups is stopping new discoveries reaching market and potentially

The coronavirus pandemic has exposed the shaky financial foundations of the not-for-profit (NFP) sector. But there is a way to create a more sustainable future, according to Menzies Foundation director Harvey Kalman. The not-for-profit sector supports individuals, fosters communities, and champions Australia’s democratic society. But without a laser-like focus on finances, this crucial work isn’t

2020 will likely go down in the history books as “The Covid-19 Year”. The significant impact of this pandemic has been felt far and wide and will continue to influence life for years to come. The need for strong leadership in times of uncertainty is vital, with this global pandemic requiring leaders across all sectors

Photo Credit:https://mattirwin.com Ten high-potential health, medical and biotechnology researchers have been selected to each receive a 2021 MedTech Actuator Menzies Scholarship – supporting them to develop a career that fuses science, research, and entrepreneurship. The researchers and scientists are about to embark on a 3-month scholarship, where they will gain knowledge from leading industry experts,

As published in Education Matters – February 2021 Fellowships will be awarded to five innovative principals and assistant principals from Victorian government, Catholic and independent schools. The fellowships are being delivered by the Menzies Foundation together with a multi-sector collaboration group, including the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). Following a successful pilot fellowship program,

Inaugural MedTech Actuator Menzies Fellow Associate Professor Jeremy Crook is developing a world-first neural repair medical technology to improve the lives of people living with neural tissue damage as a result of illness or trauma. Neurons or nerve cells are key players in our brains and nervous system. Everything that we think, feel, and do

Like many of us, the Foundation has had a challenging year. COVID-19 has presented many obstacles and has had a significant impact on our partners. This has delayed several of our initiatives whilst at the same time allowing us to consolidate the strategies that underpin the work and deepen our relationships with these partners. We