Brian Wilson

Peter Andrews - 00:47:03

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Peter Andrews
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00:47:03

Peter Andrews revisits the theme of state government involvement in developing the scientific research sector in Queensland. He recalls some of the senior bureaucrats and government Ministers he worked with through his office.

Peter Andrews - 00:11:51

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Peter Andrews
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00:11:51

Peter Andrews details the establishment of the Institute for Molecular Bioscience at the University of Queensland. He explains how the state government came to be involved in its foundation and funding.

Peter Andrews - 00:08:20

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Peter Andrews
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00:08:20

Peter Andrews describes the interest of state government in supporting scientific research in Queensland. Beginning with the Ahern Government, he details how subsequent Premiers lent varying levels of support to the state's research sector.

Peter Andrews - 00:05:22

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Peter Andrews
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00:05:22

Peter Andrews outlines the process whereby he and others were recruited to the University by its senior management, and how this created tension between the newcomers and the 'older establishment' of faculty-appointed academics.

Peter Andrews - 00:03:16

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Peter Andrews
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00:03:16

Peter Andrews talks about the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Brian Wilson, and how his moves in the early 1990s to establish new research centres and institutes laid the groundwork for later investments at the University of Queensland. He lists some of the eminent researchers attracted to the University by initiatives in Wilson's time.

Peter Andrews - 00:02:03

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Peter Andrews
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00:02:03

Peter Andrews describes the state of scientific research in Queensland upon his arrival in the late 1980s. He recalls his first impressions of the University of Queensland and its research community.

Peter Andrews - 00:01:35

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Peter Andrews
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00:01:35

Peter Andrews tells how the bankruptcy of Bond University's founders, Alan Bond and Japanese businessman Harunori Takahashi, meant there was no available funding for the Science School. He recalls being invited in 1991 to take up a posting at the University of Queensland by its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Brian Wilson.

John Hay - 00:00:00

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John Hay
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00:00:00

John Hay discusses his impressions of the University of Queensland upon accepting the position of Vice-Chancellor. He discusses the process of university faculty restructuring and the development of the University's research institutes.

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