Impact Case Studies
We support world-class research with real-world impact. Read impact case studies on the impact generated by ARDC partnerships and programs.

Our support for Australian research has translated into economic, environmental and social benefits for Australia. Browse the following annual collections of impact case studies and individual examples.
Individual Impact Case Studies
15 December 2020
Thematic research data commons is:
People
Improving Access to Critical Cancer Information
Global data sharing is helping Australian kids battle cancer.
12 January 2021
Thematic research data commons is:
People
Improving the Lives of Premature Infants
An ARDC-supported virtual lab is helping premature infants have a better chance at healthy lives.
23 June 2021
The Genomic Fight to Save the Macquarie Perch
Understanding the genetic diversity of the endangered Macquarie perch is improving the success of management…
19 August 2021
Leading Australia to Data-Driven Research Impact
Read the ARDC showcase booklet Leading Australia to Data-Driven Research Impact to learn about how…
31 August 2021
Thematic research data commons is:
People
Health Studies Australian National Data Asset (HeSANDA)
Enabling researchers to access and share data from health studies
14 May 2022
Making a Difference Through Data-Driven Research: ARDC Impact Booklet 2020
Explore how the ARDC provides researchers with competitive advantage through data.
16 June 2022
Thematic research data commons is:
People
In Order to Combat the Pandemic, We Need Global Research Infrastructure
Tens of thousands of life scientists have used the research platform Galaxy over the past…
17 June 2022
Accelerating Research and Innovation Through Data 2022
Read the ARDC impact booklet Accelerating Research and Innovation Through Data to learn about how…
17 June 2022
Thematic research data commons is:
Planet
Shared Vocabularies Create Oceans of Opportunities
Research vocabularies are helping researchers aggregate data from a wide range of sources and disciplines…
17 June 2022
Australia’s National Research Cloud Celebrates 10 Years
Since 2012, the ARDC Nectar Research Cloud has been providing Australia’s research community with fast,…
17 June 2022
A Framework for Australia’s Digital Research Skills
To ensure Australia’s researchers have the digital skills to tackle our biggest challenges, the ARDC…
15 May 2023
Thematic research data commons is:
HASS and Indigenous
Telling Human Stories with Time-Layered Cultural Maps
Patterns in HASS and Indigenous research data are being revealed and visualised using the Time-Layered…
14 June 2023
Partnering for Success: ARDC Impact Booklet 2023
We’re unlocking the potential of data to solve the biggest challenges of society – find…
11 August 2023
Thematic research data commons is:
People
Transforming Clinical Image Management and Analysis
The Australian Imaging Service is enhancing imaging research on a global scale and making it…
31 August 2023
Thematic research data commons is:
People
Secure Data Analytics Platform, ERICA, Brings Better Health Outcomes
The ERICA Platform is a fully scalable and secure online environment, created to enable people…
12 September 2023
Thematic research data commons is:
People
Blood Transfusions and Patient Outcomes – a New National Dataset
The new National Transfusion Dataset links the use of life-saving blood products with patient outcomes…