Australian science and technology academics and university-industry research links

Australian science and technology academics see advantages in closer resear ch links with industry but at the same time are aware of potential dangers. Academics in these areas with industry research funding tend to be older a nd more senior than those without such funding, and a higher proportion of them hold national competitive grants. These industry-funded academics tend to spend longer hours at work and more time on postgraduate teaching, admi nistration, committee work and interaction with colleagues. They also have better publication records.