South Australian Science Council

The South Australian Science Council is a body which provides high level, independent science policy advice to the Government of South Australia and to the Chief Scientist of South Australia. It also oversees the implementation of the state's Investing in Science action plan.[1] Prior to June 2015 the council was known as the Premier's Science and Industry Council, and prior to that, the Premier's Science and Research Council.[2] The council was established during the first term of the Rann Government in June 2002 "to advise the government on strategies for boosting local science and research capabilities and improving levels of innovation."[3][4]

In 2011, the council re-examined its priorities, and focused on the development of the State's science and research capabilities "in the critical area of adaptation to industry." Minister Tom Kenyon said the shift of focus was "in line with the recommendations to revitalise manufacturing as proposed by the ‘Thinker in Residence’, Professor Göran Roos and in the establishment of the Department of Department for Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy.”[5]

Membership
Barry Brook, former council member
Tanya Monro, former Council member

Members of the council are recommended by the Chief Scientist then approved by the Minister for Science and Information Economy. As of October 2016, membership of the council includes:[6]

  • Dr Leanna Read (chair)
  • Dr Drew Evans
  • Professor Geoffrey Fincher
  • Dr Carolin Plewa
  • Professor Karen Reynolds
  • Mr Kim Scott
  • Dr Meera Verma[Note 1]
  • Professor Martin Westwell

Former members include:

Notes
  1. Dr Verma is also a director of Ellex Medical Lasers

References
  1. "SA Science Council". www.statedevelopment.sa.gov.au. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  2. "Shaping the future : STI10 ; a 10-year vision for science, technology and innovation in South Australia / [developed by the Premier's Science and Research Council]. - Version details - Trove". trove.nla.gov.au. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
  3. "New members appointed to SA Premier's Science and Industry Council - ResearchCareer". www.researchcareer.com.au. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
  4. "DFEEST Annual Report 2005". 15 August 2012. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  5. ResearchCareer. "New members appointed to SA Premier's Science and Industry Council - ResearchCareer". www.researchcareer.com.au. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  6. "Council Members". www.statedevelopment.sa.gov.au. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  7. "Richard Blandy Home Page". www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
  8. "Neil Bryans Home Page". www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
  9. "South Australia's Strategic Plan". saplan.org.au. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
  10. "Council - EMBL Australia". www.emblaustralia.org. Retrieved 24 June 2015.


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