The Australian newspaper has published an article about entrepreneurship, based on the findings of a new report commissioned by the Office of the Chief Scientist. In the article, Professor Chubb calls for universities to play a central role in fostering a culture of entrepreneurship in Australia.

The report recommends a mix of programs in universities. It says entrepreneurs with track records should be recruited as role models and guest lecturers. Classroom-based learning should be backed with experiential programs such as incubators, accelerators, internships and overseas placements.

Professor Chubb said schools also had a role. “If students come to higher education with their attitudes hardened, they will not see (the) possibilities,” he said. “You do not make a cake by icing a brick.”

You can read the full articleat The Australian’s website here.

The report mentioned in the article, Boosting High-Impact Entrepreneurship in Australia, is available here.