Independent thinker . Strategic Adviser . Global R&D authority
Thomas Barlow helps discoverers excel. He works with universities, companies, and governments to understand their comparative advantage in research. His expertise lies in grading organizational research performance, assessing the strengths and weaknesses of R&D portfolios, identifying new opportunities, and developing strategies to improve global institutional standing in research. He is widely respected for helping research organizations position themselves in a rapidly changing world. |
Key InfluencerThomas Barlow is the publisher of the BARLOW REPORT into Australian university research, the GARVAN GLOBAL GENOMICS REPORT, and the ASIA 100 ranking of universities in East Asia and Oceania.
His BOOKS are essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the latest trends in the global economy of ideas.
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Australian Medical Precincts Report
Australian organisations spend $8 billion a year on health and medical R&D. But is our system creating vibrant research clusters and commercial biotechnologies? The new AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL PRECINCTS REPORT provides unique insights into the success, distribution and specialisations of health and medical research precincts across the country.
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Can universities, institutes, hospitals & companies work better together? |
The Future in Black & White
Australian universities are facing a period of upheaval. By studying long-run trends, in many cases going back to the 1960s and 70s, THE FUTURE IN BLACK & WHITE dissects the various forces that shape research at Australian universities, identifying what is likely to prevail and what must change in the years ahead. This analysis is designed to put the current moment into perspective, via deep insights and ideas for action.
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Data-driven insights to help universities prepare for the post-COVID world |
University Governance Report
To thrive, a university needs leaders who are equipped to take difficult strategic decisions. The AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES GOVERNANCE REVIEW benchmarks the expertise and experience of nearly 700 council members and senior leaders at 39 Australian universities. It shows that Australian university councils lack viewpoint diversity, and explains clearly how each institution can remedy this situation.
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Great strategy starts with great governance |
Barlow Report 2019
Australian universities have undergone a major transformation in recent years. With dramatic improvements in research quality and scale of operation, they are looking stronger than ever on the world stage. The 2019 BARLOW REPORT provides a comprehensive analysis of these developments, highlighting global trends and showing exactly where each Australian institution is excelling and where each could be doing better.
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A rigorous tool for top research decision-makers |
Genomics Report
In conjunction with the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Thomas Barlow has published the GARVAN GLOBAL GENOMICS REPORT. This is an in-depth study of the disruptive impacts of new genomic technologies on medical research, healthcare, and biopharmaceutical development. With commentary on several hundred companies and research institutes, it is a unique resource for any organization involved in genomics R&D.
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A deeply insightful strategic evaluation of how genomics is changing our world |