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Australian science and technology are delivering new capabilities, industries, jobs and better outcomes for Australians. A new video series launched by Science & Technology Australia (STA) will bring these stories to a national audience. Ideas to Impact, produced by STA in partnership with ASN Media, showcases the people, research infrastructure, technologies and ideas strengthening Australia’s […]
Australia’s researchers are being invited to take part in a national survey examining how artificial intelligence is changing the way research is conducted. Science & Technology Australia (STA), supported by the MetaMelb Research Group at The University of Melbourne, is seeking researchers from across Australia to participate in Australia’s National AI in Research Survey. The […]
Science & Technology Australia (STA) is delighted to announce the appointment of exceptional leaders from across the STEM sector to its Policy and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committees. These appointments bring deep expertise and diverse perspectives to STA’s strategic direction and leadership. They will help guide STA’s policy advocacy, equity, and sustainability mission. We extend our thanks to the […]
Science & Technology Australia (STA) has welcomed the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) proposed reforms to the National Competitive Grants Program, saying the final review reflects many of the priorities identified by Australia’s science and technology sector. The review adopts major reforms long advocated by STA, including simplifying Australia’s competitive grants program, strengthening support for early-career […]
Science & Technology Australia (STA) has welcomed today’s announcement by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as an important step towards a more cohesive and proactive national approach to artificial intelligence. STA was pleased to be invited to attend the Prime Minister’s address and hear further details of the Government’s plans. The opportunity to hear first hand, […]
Helping Australia respond to the threat of bird flu. Cutting emissions from global shipping. Restoring hearing to hundreds of thousands of people. For two decades, the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) has powered the discoveries and innovations that improve Australians’ lives. As NCRIS marks its 20th anniversary, Science & Technology Australia (STA) is celebrating […]
Science & Technology Australia (STA) welcomes the announcement of 53 projects to receive a share of $323.7 million as part of the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS). STA President Jas Chambers said the funding provides certainty and sustainability for critical enablers of the research system. “The broad range of capabilities and organisations supported through […]
The following statement can be attributed to Science & Technology Australia CEO Ryan Winn. “Today’s 59 job cuts to CSIRO’s Health and Biosecurity team are another blow to Australia’s science capability. While the cuts were expected as part of up to 350 roles foreshadowed to be lost last year, it’s a difficult day for the […]
The launch of the National Health and Medical Research Strategy (NHMRS) is a welcome step towards providing certainty for the research and development industry in a critical portfolio. The NHMRS comes two months after the release of the Ambitious Australia report, which provided a blueprint for the future of Australia’s broader research development and innovation […]
The following statement can be attributed to Science & Technology Australia CEO Ryan Winn. “Today’s job cuts to CSIRO’s Environment Research Unit, including critical climate modelling staff, are a very worrying development but, sadly they were expected. New funding for CSIRO announced in the Federal Budget was never going to save these jobs. It will […]
Science & Technology Australia is seeking candidates to join our Committees. These positions are fantastic opportunities for individuals to contribute their ideas and expertise to help STA achieve its mission.
Tonight’s Federal Budget takes some welcome steps towards reform of the research and development system in Australia but lacks ambition and creates greater uncertainty. Science & Technology Australia (STA) CEO Ryan Winn welcomed the establishment of the National Resilience and Science Council, which is essential to implement the Ambitious Australia report. “Ambitious Australia provided the blueprint for the future of research and development. […]
This time last year, Treasurer Jim Chalmers spoke about five ‘seismic changes’ reshaping the world in his Federal Budget speech. Shifts from globalisation to fragmentation, hydrocarbons to renewables, IT to AI, a young population to an older one and shifts in the industrial base. He noted that each of these challenges put a premium on resilience. We argue they also put a premium on Australia’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) capability. Delivering solutions to the challenges Australia faces in the context of these changes will require strong investment in our nation’s STEM capacity. But there are significant roadblocks.
Today’s announcement by the Australian Government that $1.5 billion in funds for research and development will be cut or redirected in next week’s Federal Budget creates uncertainty at a time when the research and development (R&D) industry is desperate for a plan. Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has confirmed Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) program will be […]
The release of the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) report on the Department of Education’s Administration of the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) reinforces NCRIS’ vital role for Australia’s research system and the need for stronger governance, predictable investment and long-term planning to ensure it continues delivering for the nation. STA Chief Executive Officer […]
Science & Technology Australia (STA) has welcomed the release of the Senate inquiry report into funding and resourcing for the CSIRO, warning it highlights urgent, system-wide workforce and capability challenges that must be addressed in the upcoming Federal Budget. The report highlights the critical role CSIRO plays in building Australia’s sovereign capability, ensuring that the […]
Australia risks falling behind in global science, advanced manufacturing and innovation following the Government’s decision not to pursue membership of the European Southern Observatory (ESO), a step backwards at a critical moment for the nation’s productivity ambitions. The decision comes just weeks after the release of the Ambitious Australia report, which called for a step-change […]
How would you feel if I told you that today’s morning coffee was going to be made by someone with no training in making the perfect brew? Or that your medical treatment was going to be performed by an engineer filling in for the day? You might applaud them for having a go, but you’d probably be more comfortable with someone who had specific expertise.
