Peter Andrews talks about the successes of the Smart State strategy as well as the platform established for further advances in scientific research. He lists some of the individuals playing key roles in the research sector.
Peter Andrews discusses his role as Chief Scientist in helping shape the Smart State agenda. He outlines some of the issues on which the Smart State Council reported, and how the Council operated.
Peter Andrews describes the workings of the Office of the Chief Scientist. He details the operating budget of the Office and the output of the Smart State Council.
Peter Andrews talks about how, after retiring from the University of Queensland, he was approached by Premier Peter Beattie to become Queensland's Chief Scientist. He outlines what the role involved and the senior Ministers he provided advice to, including when he produced the draft Q2 agenda for later Premier Anna Bligh.
John Hay discusses his strategies for maintaining relationships with the state government. He comments on the importance of establishing university priorities.
Dean Wells discusses the origins of the Smart State agenda. He states that the Smart State was more to do with technology and innovation than education.
