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LATEST MEDIA RELEASES
Meet the Mastermind Behind mRNA at Science Meets Parliament
Meet the stellar global scientist whose perseverance gave the world mRNA technology, saving countless lives in the COVID-19 pandemic. Science & Technology Australia is delighted to announce Adjunct Professor Katalin Karikó will headline Science Meets Parliament 2023.
MPs and Senators hear how batteries could power Australia’s economic future
Australia should seize the moment to become a global battery manufacturer to power the next wave of renewable energy development, the Parliamentary Friends of Science heard last night.
Commercialisation connector & research rockstar to lead STA
A visionary “connector of commercialisation” and research rockstar Professor Sharath Sriram is Science & Technology Australia’s new President-elect.
Superstars of STEM 2023 announcement by Minister for Industry & Science Ed Husic MP
Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic MP gave the following speech on Friday 18 November 2022 to announce the 2023 Superstars of STEM.
Meet Australia’s newest Superstars of STEM
Australia’s new Superstars of STEM – 60 diverse brilliant scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians – will be officially announced today by the Minister for Science.
In strapped times, science the smartest investment: October Budget 2022
New measures to support Australia’s strategic science capabilities in the Federal Budget are a smart investment to transform our economy
NHMRC gender equity target shows global leadership
The NHMRC move to greater gender equity in its leadership grants program is powerful global leadership to shift the dial on gender equity.
Step up as a STEM Ambassador
Now open for applications: The STA STEM Ambassadors program pairs science and technology experts with their local Federal MP or Senator.
Crucial progress for women in STEM – but much more work to do
The pipeline of women in STEM degrees has grown strongly, however women remain vastly under-represented at the top levels of Australia’s STEM workforce
Transcript: Misha Schubert on Startup Daily 7 Sept 2022
STA CEO Misha Schubert spoke with David Koch on The Startup Daily about the Government’s diversity in STEM review.
STA welcomes review to drive science and technology sector diversity
Australia’s leading voice for scientists and technologists welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement of a review to drive stronger gains on diversity in the sector and its workforce.
STA’s Five Fixes for the Jobs Summit
Turning Australian into a Global STEM Superpower doesn’t have to cost us the world. Here are five fixes for the Jobs Summit that will put the country on the right path.
How to create an economy powered by science
Training the first generation of bench-to-boardroom scientists would create a seismic shift and levelling up of the economy.
STA President Mark Hutchinson appointed to ARC Review Panel
Science & Technology Australia welcomes the appointment of STA President Professor Mark Hutchinson to a panel of three eminent Australians reviewing the Australian Research Council’s role and function.
How Australia can generate a $52 billion windfall from science
Australia can choose to supercharge our science and technology strengths and generate a $52 billion windfall for our economy – or consign ourselves to a future with our fate in the hands of others.
Pass the climate legislation and ‘name and fame’ transition leaders
Australia’s climate change legislation should be passed with added commitment to ‘name and fame’ sectors leading the charge, STA has urged.
Shadow Science Minister Paul Fletcher’s speech at National Science Week launch
Shadow Science Minister Paul Fletcher MP’s speech at the launch of National Science Week at Parliament House on Thursday 4 August.