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Two thirds of Australians think scientists should actively advocate for specific policies, and more than 60 per cent think scientists should be more involved in policymaking, according to a global study released by the Australian National University today.
STA extends our warmest congratulations to Professor Ute Roessner AM FAA on her appointment as CEO of the Australian Research Council.
We congratulate nine talented and emerging STEM leaders awarded an esteemed Science Meets Parliament scholarship for 2025! These scholarships enable participation from a diverse cohort of emerging STEM leaders across Australia, reflecting STA’s leadership as a champion of equity, diversity and inclusion. With the support of our sponsors, scholarships in six categories were awarded: Disability, […]
Sixty stellar scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians were officially announced today as Australia’s new Superstars of STEM by the Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic MP. The new Superstars highlight the strong diversity of women and non-binary people in Australian science and technology – including 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander superstar scientists, 14 […]
Australia’s scientists and technologists are calling for candidates and parties at the next Federal Election to commit to an economy powered by Australian ingenuity.
Australia’s scientists and technologists have welcomed the Terms of Reference and eminent panel for the Strategic Examination of Research and Development (R&D) and encouraged an ambitious approach to the scope of its work.
Science & Technology Australia offers its huge congratulations and thanks to outgoing Australian Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM as her term in the top job comes to an end.
Science leaders thanked and congratulated former Science Minister Karen Andrews MP, and four eminent Australian scientists explored the STEM research, ideas and innovation to drive Australia’s future economy.
Visionary leader and ocean governance expert Jas Chambers is Science & Technology Australia’s new President-elect.
Huge congratulations to the 23 successful Cooperative Research Centres Projects grant recipients announced by Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic.
STA is delighted to see the incredible scientific contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will be recognised through a new award in the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science.
Huge congratulations to all the winners in the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science 2024!
We were delighted to hear from ARC Chief Research Officer Professor Christina Twomey at our STA Member Webinar this week.
STA statement on data exposure incident identified and resolved on 1 October 2024.
Science & Technology Australia will hold its annual general meeting (AGM) on 14 November 2024. This year, we welcome nominations for the following positions: President-Elect (1 position) and Board member (2 positions available in 2024).
We are thrilled to announce the appointments of outstanding leaders to our innovative Bench-to-Boardroom Committee.
At Science & Technology Australia’s annual Leadership Dialogue this week, its member organisations, collectively representing more than 225,000 scientists and technologists, shared their deep concerns for Australia’s future.
STA supports and amplifies the call from peak maths groups for a coordinated Federal and state government program to upskill teachers to solve the crisis of maths teaching in Australian schools.
