Intersect exists “…to assist universities and research bodies in relation to the application of advanced information and communications technology to the practice of research (eResearch) and to promote collaboration for the practice of research, across all disciplines of study…”

~ Constitution of Intersect Australia Limited, 2.a

Intersect is a not-for-profit organisation established to enhance research productivity, across all disciplines, through the application of advanced information technology. With our members, we share a common purpose in the acceleration of high quality, ethical research to generate the breakthroughs that advance healthcare, engineering, science, technology, economics, arts, and, indeed, all areas of human endeavour in Australian society.

Intersect membership is, at its heart, a recognition of the common need for digital research technology and eResearch across all research-intensive organisations, and the synergistic value obtained for all members through collectively pursuing enhanced digital research capability. It goes well beyond the payment of an annual fee for a package of services. Membership involves a commitment to creating better research capability for the communal benefit of all members.

Each member can draw on over 50 years of shared, on-campus experience in digital research technology and eResearch; backed by research-specific technical specialists in IT systems, operations, and engineering. This suite of services is optimally delivered through an on-campus professional: a core component of Intersect membership. In addition, members have comprehensive access to the full range of digital technology and training services provided through the Intersect digital research training program.