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Innovation competitions are the next big thing. Here are 8 ways to make them work

Written by Olga Kokshagina, Researcher - Innovation & Entrepreneurship, RMIT University

Leonardo da Vinci sketches. He invented the pulley, the parachute and the water-powered mill. None were patented.Shutterstock

For centuries, human beings have relied on patents to encourage and protect innovation.

But many inventions were not: matches, vaccinat...

In a world of digital money, what’s the right etiquette to split the bill with friends?
Vitaly Gariev/UnsplashWe’ve all been there – splitting a bill at dinner, covering a mate’s coffee, or sendi…
‘Weights of gold in bullion’: how the ancients invested in precious metals
Sailko, CC BY-SA 3.0, CC BY“All I want is an income of 20,000 sesterces from secure investments”, proclaims a cha…
Deep in holiday debt? How to start repaying overdue credit and buy now, pay later bills
Christmas lunch is over, all the presents are unwrapped. Now comes the hard part: paying for it all.If you’re in that p…
Can you ‘live long and prosper’ by learning economics from Star Trek? Or is that ‘highly illogical’?
It might seem worlds away from the Earth we know. But can Star Trek teach us anything about the economics of our own society?…
Can you return gifts without a receipt or packaging? A legal expert explains
Yan Krukau/Pexels, CC BYYou’ve been given an ugly t-shirt and a book you’ve already read. But if you don’t …
AI is transforming cybersecurity. Is your training up to date?
Cyber threats are evolving faster than employee security training can keep up. Too many organisations still default to lega…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property
In the dynamic world of real estate, commercial properties hold a pivotal position. They represent not only a significant financial asset but also a crucial business investment. When contemplating the…

Desperately seeking toilet paper, pasta or hand sanitiser? Some relief is just weeks away
A supermarket in south London, March 15 2020.Facundo Arrizabalaga/EPAPanic buying, shop shelves emptied of toilet paper, hand sanitiser, pasta and other household supplies, supermarkets policing limits on buying products, Amazon…
New research shows digital natives are digitally illiterate
Referred to as ‘generation connected’ or ‘dot com kids’, Generation-Z are known for having technology engrained into their lives1. This comes as Gen-Z are the first fully global generation in…
When Is The Time To Put The Rubbish Out For Recycling
The process of recycling can be tough for many households because you simply cannot dump everything into the bin, for instance, you cannot directly dump electronic wastes, medical wastes, and…

Richard Valente, VP of Customer Experience Strategy at TP in Australia, explores how IT-BPM outsourcing is revolutionising the travel sector throu...

Online shoppers with HealthPost’s Flora & Fauna have made 11,000 contributions towards climate and biodiversity projects when ordering parcel ...

Aussie SMEs warn RBA not to ignore global trends, with the current sledgehammer approach threatening business viability and increasing inflation ...