The Australian
Institute of Marine Science welcomes funding of $5
million in the Federal Budget to help implement a new
venture in collaboration with James Cook University.
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Professor Stephen Hall said the joint venture
would be known as AIMS at JCU and would be
overseen by a board comprising representatives of
both organizations and in consultation with the
Queensland Government.
"This new vehicle will provide a formal
affiliation with the University that will allow us
to greatly enhance the levels of collaboration and
increase Townsville’s profile as Australia’s
pillar of strength in marine science research and
education," Professor Hall said.
"It’s an
opportunity to maintain the independence of the
two organizations, yet build on the synergies
between them in an identifiable way, to enhance
the delivery of marine science for Australia."
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Professor Stephen Hall,
Director and CEO of AIMS.
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Professor Hall said AIMS at JCU would operate
internationally, with a focus on attracting the best
researchers and students to Australia and our region.
"We aim to establish AIMS at JCU as the Harvard
Business School of tropical marine science education
and research training," he said.
In addition, AIMS at JCU will focus on enhancing
the capacity of both organizations to attract research
funding and further support to deliver marine science
outcomes identified by the Government as national
research priorities.
"We are delighted to see the Federal Government
supporting Australian research that is recognised
around the world as the best in its field. This extra
money will help us build on our international research
reputation and develop a stronger educational
orientation, with the emphasis on postgraduate
education and training."
Media
contacts:
Professor Stephen Hall,
Director and CEO of AIMS,
Telephone: 07 47534490,
Email: s.hall@aims.gov.au
Theresa Millard,
Science Communication Manager,
Telephone: 07 47534250 (w), 0409596271,
Email:
t.millard@aims.gov.au
