Nigel Greenwood Industry Profile

Meet Nigel Greenwood | Industry Profile

Continuing our article series of introducing Queensland Defence industry representatives, today we interview recent AC2 STaR Shot workshop winner, Nigel Greenwood. In this interview, Nigel shares about his career highlights and his insightful take on the Defence Industry and its future. Getting to Know Nigel Greenwood What is your current title/role/responsibilities? I’m the founder and…

QLD Griffith Cyber Showcase Event Recap

QLD Griffith Cyber Showcase Event Recap 

On Tuesday August 2, 2022, QDSA, in partnership with Griffith University, hosted the Queensland Griffith Cyber Showcase with special guests including Dr Gareth Parker and Mr Suneel  Randhawa from the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG), and Ms Jade Demnar from Australian Signals Directorate. In this recap, we cover the increasing importance of Cyber, notable…

QDSA Collaborative Research Grant Funding

2022 QDSA Collaborative Research Grant Funding Now Open

QDSA Collaborative Research Grants With so much activity already underway in the QDSA office, today we have the pleasure of another big announcement! We are extremely pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural QDSA Collaborative Research Grants. Much planning has gone into this program, and we cannot wait to witness the progress of successfully…

Three Pillars of QDSA

The Three Pillars of QDSA – Our Strategic Plan

The Three Pillars of QDSA – Communication, Connection and Collaboration In late 2021, following significant consultation from QDSA key stakeholders about the direction of the Alliance and how it could best assist Queenslanders and Defence in identifying research and capabilities across Queensland, a strategic planning meeting was held. The outcome of this meeting was threefold:…

2 Queenslanders Successful in 2022 AI4DM Round 3

Two Queenslanders Successful in 2022 AI4DM Round 3

Two Queenslanders Successful in 2022 AI4DM Round 3 AI4DM Round 3 – QDSA is pleased to announce that there have been two (2) successful Queensland recipients in the latest round of the Artificial Intelligence for Decision Making Initiative (AI4DM) in 2022. Successful recipients receive fixed funding of $30,000 per project. They are eligible to be…

DSTG Leadership Team Engage with QDSA Members at the Australian Hypersonics Research Precinct Eagle Farm

DSTG Leadership Team Visit Provides Unique Opportunity for QDSA Members

DSTG Leadership Team Visit Provides Unique Opportunity for QDSA Members DSTG Leadership Team Visit – In early May, QDSA members had a rare opportunity to engage with the DSTG Leadership Team during their visit to the Australian Hypersonics Research Precinct at Eagle Farm. This event exemplified the vital role QDSA plays in creating connections and…

AUKUS Pact Hypersonics Missile Development Extension Creates Opportunities for QDSA Members

AUKUS Pact: Hypersonics Technology Development Extension Creates Opportunities for QDSA Members

AUKUS Pact: Hypersonics Technology Development Extension Creates Opportunities for QDSA Members AUKUS Pact Hypersonics – In September 2021, Australia, the UK and the US announced a three-way strategic alliance which means that the countries will now work together in the Indo-Pacific region and build a class of nuclear-propelled submarines. We previously published an article highlighting…