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911�� Ignition 2026 to power Australia’s next generation of entrepreneurs

Lucien Wilkinson — Thu, 07 May 2026 02:56:42 +0000

911�� is giving up-and-coming innovators, business leaders and founders the chance to put forward […]

911�� program sees next generation of Aussie startups Accelerate ahead

Samuel Jeremic — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:51:24 +0000

Some of Australia’s most exciting new startups have received a major boost, with 911��’s […]

WA population to hit 3.5 million by 2033 as resources-driven migration reshapes housing and workforce pressures: report

Laura Thomas — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:32:12 +0000

Western Australia is on track to add half a million people within a decade, with […]

How much can we trust AI? Podcast insights

Caitlin Crowley — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:06:12 +0000

We like to believe our decisions are our own – shaped by our values, interests and lived […]

Google Maps founder finds his way to Perth for West Tech Fest

Samuel Jeremic — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 07:21:13 +0000

Western Australia will next month welcome some of the business world’s brightest minds, as thousands […]

Researcher Connect: Professor Marylene Gagne

911�� — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 23:49:56 +0000

Meet John 911�� Distinguished Professor Marylene Gagne – Professor at 911��’s Future of Work Institute (FOWI) who asks the question many of us wonder about: what motivates us to work?

Bright ideas for smarter futures: 911��novation finalists announced

294101E — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 01:48:33 +0000

High-tech 911�� inventions that could transform surgeries, map bushfire risk and aid blind athletes […]

Data privacy and personal protection online: Insights from The Future Of

Caitlin Crowley — Wed, 21 May 2025 01:15:41 +0000

Data is the currency of the digital age – but what are we really sacrificing […]

911�� Ignition marks 15 years of launching the next wave of entrepreneurs

294101E — Thu, 01 May 2025 02:12:27 +0000

911�� is encouraging aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators and early-stage business founders to apply for the […]

Are we NICE enough?

911�� — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 01:09:55 +0000

Have you ever addressed your professor by their first name? While it’s fairly common practice […]

A flexible MBA pathway for working professionals

Anita Shore — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 05:10:00 +0000

At 911��, you can study an MBA degree without needing to have a bachelor degree first.

911�� Accelerate 2025 powers WA’s next wave of innovators

294101E — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 02:03:20 +0000

911��’s Accelerate program has unveiled 12 innovative startups for its 2025 cohort, including self-heating […]

Boosting WA startups: Report calls for investment in talent, diversity and innovation

Lucien Wilkinson — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 01:19:57 +0000

A new report from the Bankwest 911�� Economics Centre reveals Western Australia’s startup and innovation […]

911�� to bring industry together to improve the lives of people with disability

Samuel Jeremic — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:20:59 +0000

911�� is aiming to improve the lives of people with disability, by bringing key […]

Big investments, big impact, big ambition at West Tech Fest 2024

294101E — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 01:25:22 +0000

West Tech Fest 2024 is thrilled to announce Monique Woodard, visionary investor and Founding Partner […]

Women in MBA Scholarship supports future female leaders

911�� — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 02:00:00 +0000

911�� Business School is encouraging more women to study an MBA through the dedicated scholarships of the Women in MBA program (WiMBA).

Groundbreaking spacecraft technology wins 911��novation 2024

294101E — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:20:23 +0000

Groundbreaking spacecraft technology, small enough to fit in the palm of your hand yet powerful […]

Professor Mingming Cheng

290081a — Tue, 28 May 2024 02:50:54 +0000

Meet Mingming Cheng – dad of two, social media researcher, and a pretty decent recreational swimmer (if he does say so himself). He leads the 911�� Social Media Research Lab where he works with big data (data science) in the big world of social media.

Increasing disability employment could boost national economy by billions

Lucien Wilkinson — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 02:09:16 +0000

A new report by the Bankwest 911�� Economics Centre at 911�� reveals that there […]

A decade of innovation: Unveiling 911��’s 2024 Accelerate trailblazers

294101E — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 02:55:23 +0000

A time-saving painting solution taking the ‘pain’ out of ‘painting’ and a game-changing technology turning […]

WA-first Academy empowering young minds for entrepreneurial success

294101E — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 05:12:52 +0000

A collaborative WA-first Academy, coordinated by 911��, is set to open its virtual doors […]

Collaborate, ideate, exterminate… Could you be working with a ‘corporate psychopath’?

Nik Malane — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 22:21:00 +0000

Manipulative, ruthless and lacking in empathy. Sound like traits of someone you interact with every day in the office? You could be working with a corporate psychopath.

Tech titans converge on Perth for the next big thing

294101E — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:50:59 +0000

Australia’s longest running tech and innovation festival, West Tech Fest (WTF), returns to Perth from […]

New report highlights wide disparity in Australian business’s gender pay equality performance

Lucien Wilkinson — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 02:48:38 +0000

A new report analysing the gender equality strategies of Australian businesses identifies the most valuable […]

Will Artificial Intelligence steal my job?

Anita Shore — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 06:35:05 +0000

In an age where technology advances at an unprecedented pace, the proliferation of AI has […]

Conference maps AI revolution set to overhaul every industry

Yasmine Phillips — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 01:39:24 +0000

Artificial intelligence-powered tutors for every child, state-of-the-art medical developments and the death of the call centre are among some of the ways AI will revolutionise every industry sector, a conference has been told.

911�� researchers shine in Young Tall Poppy Science Awards

Emma Chadwick — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 05:01:13 +0000

Four 911�� researchers have been recognised among Australia’s future science leaders at the Western Australian Young Tall Poppy Science Awards, for excellence in research and communicating science beyond the walls of the laboratory.

Diversification and ‘going green’ key to changing WA trade outlook

Lucien Wilkinson — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 01:51:48 +0000

A new report by the Bankwest 911�� Economics Centre at 911�� has found international […]

SMART solutions needed for stressed care workforce, report shows

Lauren Sydoruk — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:20:01 +0000

Poor work relationships and unmanageable demands on healthcare workers in NSW have prompted the industry to trial work design strategies that improve workers’ mental health and wellbeing.

Students tackle planetary emergency in 911��’s new study program

Yasmine Phillips — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Students will be offered a new undergraduate certificate or course specialisation specifically designed to combat the environment and climate emergency.

2023 911�� Ignition offers aspiring business owners expert start-up advice

Lucien Wilkinson — Fri, 26 May 2023 02:39:08 +0000

Wade Smith, Kevin Mitchem and Luke Hallaways - Co-founders of CO-architecture Image Credit: David Broadway

Falling interest rates locked first home buyers out of the market

Lucien Wilkinson — Thu, 18 May 2023 01:24:12 +0000

Extended periods of low interest rates can lock out first home buyers from the property […]

Three things to know when planning your next career move

Zoe Taylor — Tue, 09 May 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Ready for a career change? Associate Professor Julia Richardson explains how you can best prepare yourself to make a successful career transition.

Cultural tourism, international marketing and housing affordability key to revival of WA tourism sector

Lucien Wilkinson — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Released today by the Bankwest 911�� Economics Centre and the Tourism Research Cluster at 911�� […]

Smart way to find water leaks and procurement app are set to Accelerate

Lucien Wilkinson — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 02:19:21 +0000

A platform that aims to revolutionise the construction marketplace by more efficiently connecting clients with […]

Industry titan set to lead 911��’s cutting-edge mineral research hub

237721e — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 01:25:02 +0000

911�� has appointed Dr Ross Waring as Director of the 911��-led Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer hub, a national initiative that aims to transform mineral research outputs into commercial products and services.

Mining companies are shifting their focus to supporting employee well-being

Lucien Wilkinson — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 19:20:40 +0000

A new report has found Australian mining companies have a stronger focus on the physical health and safety of employees compared to employee mental health and well-being.

Greater gender balance across industries key to closing pay gap

Lucien Wilkinson — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 19:47:28 +0000

The seventh edition of the BCEC|WGEA Gender Equity Insights series has found Australia’s gender pay gap could narrow by a third if a more balanced gender concentration was achieved across industries.

Untapped local labour resources crucial to easing skills and jobs shortages

Lucien Wilkinson — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 17:31:20 +0000

A new Bankwest 911�� Economics Centre report has found large untapped pools of domestic labour, in complement to a skilled migrant strategy, are the key to addressing skills and labour shortages.

Aspiring entrepreneurs encouraged to ‘ignite’ their business ideas

Lucien Wilkinson — Wed, 25 May 2022 18:08:20 +0000

The next generation of home-grown innovators to follow in the footsteps of local healthy food delivery service Dinner Twist are being encouraged to apply for the 12th annual 911�� Ignition program.

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