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
12 January 2021
Thematic research data commons is:
Planet
Helping Mango Farmers Improve Production
Mango farmers are saving money and improving production with a new data-driven product.
12 January 2021
Thematic research data commons is:
Planet
Providing Accurate Data on Sharks
The plight of reef sharks has been put into the spotlight thanks to a data…
12 January 2021
Thematic research data commons is:
Planet
Securing Historical Geological Information
Citizen scientists are helping provide essential geological information through a cost saving platform.
4 June 2021
Thematic research data commons is:
Planet
Smart Urban Irrigation
Saving water and protecting the Great Barrier Reef
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…
21 July 2021
Thematic research data commons is:
Planet
Improving Environmental Decision Making with Research Platforms
Over 7,000 users based at 400 different institutions in 35 countries have accessed ARDC-supported digital…
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…
25 August 2021
Bushfire Data Challenges
The ARDC is supporting the development of national digital infrastructure to overcome the data challenges…
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…