Promoting sociology in Australia
Facilitating sociology teaching and research
Enhancing the professional development of TASA members
On this webpage we provide information for Sociologists on the ERA and other strategic developments likely to affect the work of Sociologists.
The Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) initiative is being developed by the ARC and implemented in 2010. It will assess research quality within Australia’s higher education institutions using a combination of indicators and expert review by committees comprising experienced, internationally-recognised experts.
Find information about the ERA at the following website.
http://www.arc.gov.au/era/default.htm
Read an encouraging speech by Kim Carr - Minister for Innovation.
http://minister.innovation.gov.au/Carr/Pages/THEARTOFINNOVATION-ADDRESSTOTHENATIONALPRESSCLUB.aspx
Suggest new links or articles for this page by emailing
Dr Jo Lindsay, TASA executive member (Strategic Direction and ERA)
Jo.Lindsay@arts.monash.edu.au