The vital link between education and industry has been highlighted in a report presented to the Council of Australian Governments by the STEM Partnerships Forum, chaired by Australia’s Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel. Science & Technology Australia (STA) is heartened by the report’s recommendations, which look to tackle decreasing enrolments in STEM subjects and a […]
STEM professionals from all disciplines are invited to take part in the inaugural Australian Geoscience Council Convention (AGCC 2018), which will be held in Adelaide from 14-18 October. The AGCC 2018 will bring together more than 2,000 professionals to talk about the big changes, developments and opportunities in Australian Geoscience. Big Issues and Ideas in […]
Science & Technology Australia (STA) has welcomed the official launch of the Australian Research Council’s Centre of Excellence in Climate Extremes, which is also one of STA’s newest member organisations. Opened by the Hon Craig Laundy MP, on behalf of the Minister for Education and Training, the Hon. Simon Birmingham, the Centre will be based […]
For the first time, the peak scientific bodies from Australia and the USA have struck a partnership to facilitate better cooperation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Science & Technology Australia (STA) and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) have today pledged to combine their voices to enhance the role of […]
The human brain is a complex system: the most sophisticated machine that science has ever encountered. For thousands of years, its workings have been locked in obscurity. Today, we are discovering just how much we have still to learn. Some of Australia’s leading experts in brain science and technology shared their work with Australia’s decision […]
The nation’s peak body for science and technology today congratulated the government on a STEM program for pre-schoolers announced over the weekend. This strong show of support for STEM education demonstrates confident leadership and planning for Australia’s future. Science & Technology Australia President, Professor Emma Johnston, said connecting children’s natural curiosity with skills in science […]
