The Australian Government’s statement on the Pathway to Diversity in STEM Review demonstrates its commitment to building a more equitable STEM workforce. This review, published in February 2024, charted a path to boosting diversity, including by learning from best practice, such as Science & Technology Australia’s (STA) own Superstars of STEM program. “This statement outlines […]
R&D review missing the mark
The Government’s Strategic Examination of R&D (SERD) is failing vital discovery research, doesn’t propose a coherent solution for Australia’s research infrastructure system, and is not addressing calls to build a more cohesive system.
STA 2025 Annual General Meeting and Board Nominations
Science & Technology Australia will hold its annual general meeting (AGM) on 13 November 2025. This year, we welcome nominations for 2 Board director positions.
Science sector welcomes Horizon Europe discussions
The nation’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics sector has welcomed the announcement that the Australian Government will explore joining Horizon Europe.
Dr Noushin Nasiri and Fission Chips recognised with ANSTO Eureka Prize
Science & Technology Australia is proud to congratulate Dr Noushin Nasiri, a 2021 Superstar of STEM and Head of the NanoTech Laboratory at Macquarie University, whose team, ‘Fission Chips’ has won the ANSTO Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology.
Celebrating Superstar of STEM Dr Vanessa Pirotta, Winner of Eureka Prize
Science & Technology Australia is thrilled to celebrate Dr Vanessa Pirotta, a 2021 Superstar of STEM, and mentor in our 2025 cohort, who this week won the prestigious Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science.