{"id":5865,"date":"2017-03-01T14:55:31","date_gmt":"2017-03-01T14:55:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clarivate.com\/?p=5865"},"modified":"2026-03-27T12:58:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T12:58:02","slug":"spotlight-down-under-on-the-top-universities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clarivate.com\/intellectual-property\/blog\/spotlight-down-under-on-the-top-universities\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotlight Down Under on the Top Universities"},"content":{"rendered":"

With data compiled by Clarivate Analytics, Reuters released the inaugural Reuters Top 75: Asia\u2019s Most Innovative Universities. The rankings aimed to highlight the universities whose research is being harnessed most widely in commercial application, demonstrated by patents. Released this past August, the listings include six Australian universities. Learn more about the rankings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"ANZ<\/p>\n

In the past few months, I\u2019ve had the opportunity along with the Regional Account Managers, Anthony Leal and Brian Syron, to meet with people at the different universities, and I want to share some of their success.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>University of Sydney <\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s no surprise that Australia\u2019s oldest university is ranked as one of the most innovative, given its new addition last April of Australia\u2019s first purpose-build nanoscience facility. University of Sydney averaged a 31% patent-acceptance rate during the recent six years assessed by Clarivate Analytics for the ranking.<\/p>\n

\"Sydney\"<\/p>\n

Duncan Ivison – DVCR \u00a0and Jeroen Prinsen, Head of ANZ-SEA, Clarivate<\/em>\u00a0Analytics \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/em><\/h6>\n

Monash University<\/strong><\/p>\n

As Australia\u2019s largest university, with more than 120 research centres and institutes, it was no surprise to see Monash attain a high rank. From 2009 to 2014, Monash filed 138 patents, ultimately earning\u00a0 a 23.9% grant rate. I expect to see that number grow as Monash continues work on the Monash Vision System, a \u201cbionic eye\u201d that combines a brain implant with a miniature, wearable camera, promising the restoration of sight to up to 85% of the currently untreatable blind.<\/p>\n

\"Monash\"<\/p>\n

Professor Pauline Nestor, Vice Provost (Research), Monash and Jessica Turner, Global Head of Government and Academia, Clarivate<\/em>\u00a0Analytics<\/em><\/h6>\n

University of Queensland<\/strong><\/p>\n

If there was a ranking for longest-running science experiment, University of Queensland would take the lead with their \u2018pitch drop experiment\u2019<\/a>, marking its 90th anniversary this year. But UQ\u2019s innovation certainly didn\u2019t stop there, as the research community truly lives by the school\u2019s motto, \u201cBy means of knowledge and hard work.\u201d For the recent six-year period surveyed for the ranking, this spirit is manifest in 192 filed patents, with 48 granted.<\/p>\n

\"Queensland\"<\/p>\n

Nicole Thompson, Director, Research Management and Strategy, and Ian Harris, Director, Research Partnerships<\/em><\/h6>\n

University of Melbourne<\/strong><\/p>\n

Home of the Bio21 Institute, University of Melbourne puts its money where it matters: research. An annual research expenditure of $850m led to 89 patents filed with a 28.1% grant rate. With works on Alzheimer\u2019s and Stem Cells Australia, there\u2019s little doubt Melbourne\u2019s research impact will continue to grow.<\/p>\n

\"Melbourne\"<\/p>\n

Julie Willis, Pro Vice-Chancellor \u00a0and Jeroen Prinsen, Head of ANZ-SEA, Clarivate<\/em>\u00a0Analytics<\/em><\/h6>\n

University of New South Wales<\/strong><\/p>\n

From its beginning, University of New South Wales has been focused on the scientific, technological and professional disciplines, an attribute which proves in its inclusion among the region\u2019s Top 75. Between 2009 and 2014, 96 patents were filed, but we can expect to see that number grow, since University of New South Wales won the highest amount of funding from the Australian Research Council.
\n\"NSW\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

From left to right:<\/em><\/h6>\n
    \n
  • \n
    Brian Syron, Account Manager at Clarivate<\/em>\u00a0Analytics,<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n
  • \n
    Brian Boyle, Deputy Vice Chancellor\u00a0(Enterprise)<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n
  • \n
    Nick Fisk, Deputy Vice Chancellor<\/em>\u00a0(Research)<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n
  • \n
    Jeroen Prinsen, Head of ANZ-SEA, Clarivate<\/em>\u00a0 Analytics<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    University of South Australia<\/strong><\/p>\n

    With a history of collaboration established early in its roots with the merger of South Australian Institute of Technology and College of Advanced Education, University of South Australia has continued that trend by fostering strong research partnerships within the industry, resulting in a number of start-ups. Between 2009 and 2014, UniSA credited that collaboration with 54 patents filed, for a 14.8% grant rate.<\/p>\n

    \"South<\/p>\n

    From left to right:<\/h6>\n
      \n
    • \n
      (Left)\u00a0<\/em>Dr Stephen Rodda: Chief Executive Officer – UniSA Ventures<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n
    • \n
      (Centre) Professor Tanya Monro: Deputy Vice Chancellor: Research and Innovation<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n
    • \n
      (Right)\u00a0<\/em>Dr\u00a0 Ross McLennan: Director: Research and Innovation Services<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      I\u2019m very interested in seeing how the universities fare and which new institutes will join the list with the release of the second annual Reuters Top 75: Asia\u2019s Most Innovative Universities due 8 June.<\/p>\n

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