Intersect: eResearch support and innovation for NSW
This is the interim website for Intersect, the NSW Institute for Transdisciplinary eResearch Services and Technology.
What is Intersect?
Intersect is the new peak eResearch body servicing the local research and innovation sector including all NSW universities and relevant public and private sector research agencies. With a much needed concentration of eResearch expertise in the state, Intersect will coordinate the resources of existing islands of technical capability among its members and partners to identify, develop and deliver world-class ICT enabled platforms to drive the next generation of research and innovation.
Intersect has been established by a consortium of NSW universities, SIRCA and the NSW State Government, and is constituted as a not-for-profit company.
Foundation members of Intersect are:
- The University of Sydney
- The University of New South Wales
- Macquarie University
- The University of Technology, Sydney
- The University of Newcastle
- Southern Cross University
- The Securities Industry Research Centre of Asia-Pacific (SIRCA Ltd.)
Strategic Intent
Intersect will:
- Raise awareness and stimulate the uptake of eResearch technologies primarily at NSW universities but also across public and private sector research agencies
- Address critical eResearch skills shortages through the provision of training, professional development and career enhancement opportunities
- Promote high impact research outcomes through a) the identification, development and delivery of valuable eResearch tools and services targeting priority state research areas and b) more effective collaboration between NSW researchers and links with other national and international centres of excellence
- Achieve greater efficiencies through a) the sharing of common infrastructure/technology platforms, b) the facilitation of joint funding bids including with international, government and industry partners, and c) the leveraging of co-funded projects with PfC (NCRIS 5.16: Platforms for Collaboration) and other NCRIS capability areas
- Provide a much needed national focus for the application of eResearch in the humanities, arts and social sciences
- Represent NSW interests and research leadership at the national level through direct participation in the various PfC Boards and Committees and, in doing so, act as the primary coordinating mechanism for the delivery of PfC agency services, and other service providers such as ac3, to NSW research institutions
- Build a sustainable and enduring service-driven business model through a) a core focus on delivering commercial grade services to its member institutions and b) actively pursuing income diversification initiatives from day one.
The Intersect Board
Professor Mark Wainwright (Chair)
Professor Sue Rowley (UTS)
Professor James Dalziel (MU)
Mr John Shipp (USyd)
Professor Pat Michie (Newc)
Mr John Masters (SIRCA)
Professor Mary O'Kane (Independent)
Mr Warwick Watkins (NSW Government)
Dr Ian Gibson (CEO)
An independent director is yet to appointed by the Board
Media Releases
New e-Research Institute
Employment Opportunities
Software Developers and Engineers Needed
Contacts
Email: enquiries@intersect.org.au
Phone: +61 2 9236 9106