Australian leaders in high-performance computing (HPC) have come together to offer additional computation and data resources in the fight against the global COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 Accelerated Access Initiatives from the Pawsey Supercomputing Centre and the National Computational Infrastructure (NCI Australia) will help research projects analyse, store and share data. Services available include high-performance computing on […]
Australia can’t afford to lose R&D investment in recovery
Keeping investment in research and development will be vital to reboot Australia’s economic growth and solution-generating research. In its submission to the Senate inquiry into the Research & Development Tax Incentive (RDTI), Science & Technology Australia (STA) called for any changes to the Research and Development Tax Incentive to be put straight back into the […]
STA member gathers volunteers for COVID-19 testing surge
The Australian Society for Microbiology put a call out this week for volunteers trained in microbiology to register to help with extra novel coronavirus testing if needed. ASM has created a database of scientists who may be able to assist with COVID-19 testing in hospitals or other diagnostics labs across Australia as they ramp up […]
Leading through uncertainty – a webinar
STA is pleased to present an online workshop focusing on empowering your team to continue to deliver during times of uncertainty. In this information session you’ll refresh your leadership communication toolkit and identify easy wins to keep your team focussed. Culture is put to the test during times of uncertainty and with confident leadership, your […]
Science & Technology Australia welcomes Misha Schubert as new CEO
Science & Technology Australia today welcomes Misha Schubert as she officially steps into the role of Chief Executive. Ms Schubert said she was honoured to be a passionate voice for Australian science and technology, and she would work tirelessly to raise the profile of our scientific expertise. “Building our national scientific and technology workforce is […]
New science ambassadors aim to put science on national agenda
Science & Technology Australia (STA) has today announced 17 STEM Ambassadors who will work together with their local MP to help bridge the gap between science and government in Australia. These STEM Ambassadors represent 17 different electorates across Australia and have been matched with MPs from across the country and the political spectrum who have […]