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From the desk of the Managing Director in 2008

From the desk of the Managing Director in February 2008

Dear friends Happy New Year to you all Welcome back to what should be another exceptional year for the DKCRC My family and I have just returned to work after a busy but enjoyable overseas trip visiting Germany staying with family… [ read more... ]

From the desk of the Managing Director in March 2008

Hello friends It is only early March but a lot has already happened this year We held a successful board meeting at the Business and Innovation Centre in Alice Springs during the last week in February This is our first to be held… [ read more... ]

From the desk of the Managing Director in April 2008

Dear friends As most of you will be aware the Minister for Innovation Industry Science and Research Senator Kim Carr announced a review of the National Innovation System in January The review is to be headed by Dr Terry Cutler… [ read more... ]

From the desk of the Managing Director in May 2008

Dear friends - Bush innovators The DKCRC has been delighted to participate in the review of the national innovation system Any review of the national innovation system must consider the bush – regional and remote Australia… [ read more... ]

From the desk of the Managing Director in June 2008

Dear friends A scorcher of a win Pictured L-R: Glenn Edwards (NTG) Jan Ferguson (DKCRC) Grant Allan (NTG) and Stephen Sutton from Bushfires NT Warmest congratulations to DKCRC’s brilliant… [ read more... ]

From the desk of the Managing Director in July 2008

Dear friends ALICE SPRINGS DECLARATION Last month 27 talented Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal teachers and students completed a 15-month national project co-sponsored by DKCRC and the Curriculum Corporation to develop national… [ read more... ]

From the desk of the Managing Director in August 2008

Dear friends Great news for CRCs The Federal Government’s review of CRCs has produced a ringing endorsement for collaborative research – and for public good research in particular I’d like to warmly commend Professor… [ read more... ]

From the desk of the Managing Director July-Dec 2007

From the desk of the Managing Director in August 2007

Dear friends Today I’m writing to you from my desk in Alice Springs The last month has been a busy but fulfilling one on a number of levels Open Day success What a fantastic event we… [ read more... ]

From the desk of the Managing Director in December 2007

Dear friends November was a productive month in many ways; not least that it gave us new work skills through the ‘working together’ workshops for our staff held at the Desert Park I believe these were of real value and… [ read more... ]

From the desk of the Managing Director in July 2007

Dear Friends A warm welcome to Tangentyere Council – our 28th partner Last Thursday morning Tangentyere’s Executive Director William Tilmouth and I signed the partnership agreement The signing at Tangentyere Council… [ read more... ]

From the desk of the Managing Director in November 2007

Dear friends October came and went quickly with a lot still in front of us before the year’s end We have the combined DKCRC Desert Knowledge Australia and the Desert Peoples Centre Board meetings in Darwin on 19 November … [ read more... ]

From the desk of the Managing Director in October 2007

Dear friends September was another busy month with much achieved and a lot still on the horizon It has been an exciting period and this newsletter highlights some of our successes Recognition for Board Chairman Congratulations… [ read more... ]

From the desk of the Managing Director in September 2007

Dear Friends At last week’s Board meeting in Adelaide we discussed our rebid strategy and the main research programs that are emerging from our consultations with stakeholders and potential partners relating to creating a vibrant… [ read more... ]

From the desk of the Managing Director Feb-June 2007 (pdf)

DateAuthorDetails
2007-JunJan FergusonFrom the desk of the Managing Director in June [pdf 287.9 kb] [Abstract]
2007-MayJan FergusonFrom the desk of the Managing Director in May [pdf 174.1 kb] [Abstract]
2007-AprJan FergusonFrom the desk of the Managing Director in April [pdf 907.7 kb] [Abstract]
2007-MarJan FergusonFrom the desk of the Managing Director in March [pdf 816.2 kb] [Abstract]
2007-FebJan FergusonFrom the desk of the Managing Director in February [pdf 841.7 kb] [Abstract]

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