Research publications and resources main page

Publication profiles have been created for a large number of DEST publications from 2002 to present. These profiles are web pages which provide information about publications such as: title, description, author, publication type, date published, topics covered and format(s) available. Where appropriate, an abstract is also provided. Over time, the number of profiles will increase and become more comprehensive with the addition of pre-2002 publications.

If you know the title of a publication, use the Publications A to Z list.

If you are not sure of the publication’s title, use the Publications Search to search by keywords, author, year published, publication type or topics.

Please note: Not all publications published before 2002 will be found through the publications A to Z list or the publication search. To locate pre-2002 publications there are two additional search options, namely the Advanced Search or the Archive Search.

• have searched our Publications A to Z and been unsuccessful in locating the publication you are seeking;
• have any difficulties in accessing the information provided in the on-line document; or
• need further assistance with alternative formats.

Please send an email to publications@dest.gov.au. Any specific detail you may be able to include in your email ... such as title, author, date of release etc will be appreciated and assist us to help you. 

National Survey of Research Commercialisation 2003-2004 and Commercialisation Case Studies

The National Survey of Research Commercialisation (NSRC) collects data and information on commercialisation activity in Australian publicly funded research institutions including the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), other publicly funded research institutions, universities, and medical research institutes (MRIs).

Draft RQF Submission Specifications, July 2007

A consultation document on the draft submission specifications for the upcoming Research Quality Framework.

National Research Priorities Report to Government

The National Research Priorities (NRPs) are designed to focus the Australian Government’s research effort into those areas that can deliver significant economic, social and environmental benefits to Australia.

Climate Change in Australia: Regional Impacts and Adaptation

This report was prepared by an independent working group for the Prime Minister’s Science, Engineering and Innovation Council (PMSEIC) and was presented at the 17th meeting of PMSEIC on 22 June 2007.

Survey of Former Teacher Education Students: A Follow-up to the Survey of Final Year Teacher Education Students

This publication reports the findings of the 2006 Survey of Former Teacher Education Students. The survey is a ‘follow-up’ from the 2005 Survey of Final Year Teacher Education Students. Those respondents who agreed to participate provided information on their current employment status, conditions of service, support offered, challenges faced and preparedness to teach. Those not working as a teacher were asked to report the reasons.

Triennial Research Plan 2005-2007

The objectives of the Triennial Research Plan are to give coherence to current and future research activity of DEST and to outline the role that research will play in the achievement of our portfolio outcomes over the next three years.