"VOTE YES" black text on a horizon where the land is represented with gradient of orange and the sky is represented by a gradient of pink to purple. The "O" is a yellow circle which represents the sun.

13 October 2023

STA strongly supports a Yes vote

Guided by our Indigenous members and stakeholders, Science & Technology Australia strongly supports a ‘Yes’ vote in the upcoming referendum.

'Yes23' purple and red text on white background inside coloured lines that represent Australia and the Torres Strait Islands. Main background is light blue in colour.

12 October 2023

Vote ‘Yes’ for effective policy design

How does policy so often end up uninformed by the lived experiences and expertise of the people most affected by it? STA President-elect Professor Sharath Sriram on why he will be voting ‘Yes’ on October 14.

Professor Mark Hutchinson wearing a suit and tie and dark -rimmed glasses speaking at a lecture. Hope Oration.

10 October 2023

The inaugural Hope Oration by Professor Mark Hutchinson

STA President Professor Mark Hutchinson’s speech transcript from the inaugural Hope Oration hosted by the Royal Institution of Australia.

A panoramic photo of the Australian outback at dusk with the Milky Way viewable in the dark sky. The pale orange sun peaks slightly through the clouds, and dark trees and vegetation appear on the horizon.

9 October 2023

Indigenous knowledge must be an Australian science priority

Given their fundamental importance to Australia’s unique knowledge systems and national identity, Indigenous knowledges must be a standalone priority in Australia’s next National Science and Research Priorities.

Selfie of Superstar of STEM Neelima Kadiyala with her stellar mentor - senior business leader Kat Henaway.

4 October 2023

Stellar leaders to mentor our Superstars of STEM

An all-star line-up of CEOs, senior executives and rising star leaders in industry, business, politics, media and science mentor Australia’s newest Superstars of STEM.

Two people and a camera on a tripod are in silhouette against the night sky. In the near distance, the lights of a small city or town sparkle between black trees in silhouette with mountains further in the distance. The night sky is filled with stars sprinkled on the backdrop of soft hues of dark greys and purples. Overlaid on the photo is the red and yellow icon of the 'Yes' campaign.

27 September 2023

Why I’ll be voting ‘Yes, and …’ for a brighter, holistic future

“From a scientific perspective, the voice is a must,” STA President Mark Hutchinson emphasises the importance of the voice for science.