Science & Technology Australia marked its 40th anniversary last week with a celebratory event on Ngunnawal Country in Canberra, bringing together members, alumni, and leaders from across the STEM sector. The event highlighted four decades of advocacy, innovation, and programs that have shaped the Australian science and technology landscape. STA Deputy CEO Sandra Gardam opened […]
STEM drives productivity and needs a seat at the Roundtable
Australia’s STEM sector has called for a seat at the Economic Reform Roundtable to ensure a focus on using research and development (R&D) to create new industries and build an innovation-driven economy to power productivity.
Science & Technology Australia welcomes new members across Policy and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committees
Science & Technology Australia announces the appointment of outstanding leaders from across the STEM sector to its key governance committees.
Honouring Indigenous Knowledge, Leadership, and Connection This NAIDOC Week
This NAIDOC Week, we honour and celebrate the deep and enduring scientific knowledges of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, whose innovation, connection to Country, and leadership continue to inform and enrich science across Australia. From astronomy to engineering, land care to ecological systems, Indigenous knowledges inspire and strengthen STEM fields every day. We’re proud […]
Research and innovation will lift Australia out of the productivity doldrums
The upcoming Productivity Roundtable should focus on the big picture of driving growth through research and innovation, rather than getting lost in the weeds of tax tinkering and niche ‘nice-to-have’ needs.
Congratulations to STA President Sharath Sriram – new Chief Scientist of Western Australia
Science & Technology Australia (STA) congratulates STA President, research rock star and commercialisation champion Professor Sharath Sriram on his appointment as the new Chief Scientist of Western Australia.