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20 October 2021

Malleable, not mandatory: simpler IP agreements

Universities and industry need a flexible guiding intellectual property framework to propel further commercialisation, not the handbrake of mandatory one-size-fits-all templates.

14 October 2021

Three impressive senior STEM leaders appointed to the STA Board

STA Board members Rachel Przeslawski, Karen Gregory & Kathy Nicholson.

Science & Technology Australia is delighted to welcome acclaimed marine scientist Dr Rachel Przeslawski to its Board as its new cluster representative for aquatic sciences.

11 October 2021

Under severe strain: A stark snapshot of scientists

Widespread job insecurity, a spike in workloads and fatigue, and devastating job losses are eroding the morale of Australia’s science workforce.

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