Strategic Plan Summary
2024 – 2029
01.
Goals
Build collaborative networks with national and international organisations in the marine and mining sector
Participate in national and international forums related to marine and mining resource recovery and upcycling
Recruit industry-experienced staff/consultants and leading researchers to ensure critical mass in marine and mining technology research and development
Undertake innovative and transformational research in upcycling technologies that leads to a significant advancement of knowledge
Create new models, materials, products, processes and Intellectual Property
Conduct education and training programs
02.
Objectives
- Provide opportunities for Higher Degree by Research candidates and postdoctoral fellows to pursue industrial training
- Drive growth, productivity, and competitiveness by linking to key growth sectors in oil, gas and energy resources and advanced manufacturing
- Enhance research collaboration between universities and organisations within Australia and worldwide
- Strengthen the capabilities of industries and other research end-users in the identified priority area of recovery and upcycling.
- Foster innovation, creativity, collegiality, entrepreneurship, quality and scholarship
03.
Research & Research Training
- Build new research capabilities and partnerships in strategic areas relating to marine and mining recovery and upcycling
- Position itself through the enhancement of laboratory and field facilities
- Propose new approaches to recover and upcycle decommissioned marine and mining resources
- Provide opportunities for students to participate in cutting-edge research
04.
Engagement and Outreach
- Integrate multi-disciplinary research groups within and outside CORR recognising the importance of a systems approach to optimise resource recovery
- Strengthen engagement with industry in research
- Strengthen engagement with industry in education to develop graduate skills and attributes that meet industry needs
- Follow effective and efficient research impact pathways
- Translation of research outcomes into practice
