Edition 8

By Jenny Wilson — The first edition of NiTRO went live on 30 June 2016 with a focus on the future for creative arts amidst the flurry of government research and higher education reports.
By Dr Kylie Pappalardo — Managing intellectual property can be challenging at the best of times, and university IP policies can add an extra layer of complexity for academics producing scholarly and creative works. This primer provides a short overview of the general legal principles likely to apply to creative

The Melbourne Theatre Company has launched a $4.6 million new playwright commissioning and development program to support Australian writers. The NEXT STAGE Writers’ Program will see at least 35 new play commissions and up to 15 playwright writer in residence opportunities with the company. Applications for the three inaugural NEXT STAGE

Welcome to the 8th edition of NiTRO, in which we revisit the ongoing art-science debate both within academia and as a way of expanding our understanding of the world. As Ai Weiwei suggests, art offers a particular approach to knowledge that is distinct from the sciences, but the notion of

Location: Montreal, CanadaDeadline for Proposals: 6 August 2017Summit Date: 16-25 October 2017Website: Link Organisers of the 2017 World Design Summit to take place in Montreal in October have issued a final call for proposals.  The questions that will be considered by six core themes are: What are the innovative design ideas

It’s not too late to register to attend the DDCA conference in Melbourne on 22 September. Join colleagues, friends and catch up with many of our NiTRO contributors at our annual conference at the Grant Street Theatre, Victorian College of the Arts, Melbourne.. This year we look Beyond Research to

Event dates: 1 September 2017Event Location: University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QueenslandWebsite: Link A one-day conference hosted at the University of the Sunshine Coast which will focus on questions such as: How can the arts influence and shape urban development projects? How do we think about holistic place making

The Bureau of Communications and Arts Research and Creative Partnerships Australia have released a new paper that analyses private sector report for the arts, noting that between $268.5 million and $279.8 million was provided via philanthropic, corporate and private sector support in 2015–16.  The paper is available at: https://www.communications.gov.au/departmental-news/private-sector-support-grows-arts-australia Source:

Event date: Tuesday 11 July 2017Event Location: Federation Hall, Victorian College of the Arts, MelbourneWebsite: Link An insightful symposium with leading local and international philosophers, visual artists, academics and experts. Theme: A work might be experienced in numerous ways—in person, online, across multiple versions, as a record, diagram, report, description, witness

The Federal Minister for the Arts has announced funding provision of $100,000 over 4 years to support business and partnership development for regional artists, art workers and organisations.  The Regional Arts Australia’s Amplify project aims to provide a platform for discussion, research and development of Australia’s regional arts provision, with