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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.

Sluggish National Accounts figures highlight the importance of boosting investment in economy-growing research and development, and reinforce the urgency of the upcoming Strategic Review of R&D.

Science & Technology Australia welcomes the announcement today that higher degree by research (HDR) students will be excluded from the National Planning Level for new international student commencements.

An expert panel explored the power of synthetic biology at the most recent Parliamentary Friends of Science event at Parliament House.

The $3.8 million investment boost in the game-changing Superstars of STEM program will powerfully elevate diversity in science and technology and inspire girls and women to study STEM subjects. 

STA CEO Ryan Winn discusses what’s in the National Science and Research Priorities, why they’re important to Australia, and how they’ll make a difference.

Australia’s scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians have warmly welcomed the Government’s National Science and Research Priorities, particularly the strong focus on elevating and investing in Indigenous knowledge and knowledge systems. 

We are delighted to announce the appointments of remarkable science and research leaders to its sector-leading committees—the STA STEM Sector Policy Committee, the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee. 

An Australia-wide search is on for the next stellar Superstars of STEM – the game-changing program that powerfully advances gender equity by turning a diverse group of scientists and technologists into highly visible media stars. 

The latest STEM Equity Monitor data released this week provides critical data points for understanding progress, gaps and, critically, the case study voices of girls, women and non-binary people in STEM.

Science & Technology Australia welcomes the new Government Ministry, announced yesterday by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Science & Technology Australia welcomes the appointment of the Australia’s Economic Accelerator Advisory Board.

Not many countries would turn down a nearly €100 billion opportunity, but that is what Australia has chosen to do. Choosing not to pursue association with the European Union’s Horizon Europe research program.

It’s NAIDOC Week – a chance to recognise and celebrate the rich history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples – the country’s First Scientists.

Australian research will be powerfully boosted, and researchers strongly supported by the appointment of the inaugural Board of the Australian Research Council.

STA strongly welcomes the Government’s investment in economy-boosting research and development detailed in today’s figures from The Australian Bureau of Statistics. However, Government investment in R&D as a percentage of GDP has remained unchanged since 2018 at 0.17 per cent.

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.

STA welcomes its new Chief Executive Officer. Ryan Winn joins STA after a long and distinguished career in research leadership and the Australian Public Service driving complex policy issues.

STA welcomes the strategic investment to powerfully increase diversity in STEM, a review of the R&D system, and a pathway to incentivising business to help the country reach a 3% of GDP target for R&D and secure the nation’s future announced in tonight’s Budget.

As Australia’s peak body for scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians, we warmly welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement that the Albanese Government intends to create a Future Made in Australia Act.

Science Meets Parliament (SMP) 2024 was our biggest yet – with the largest number of in-person delegates ever, and we have you to thank for making it the success that it was! 

As Australia’s peak body for scientists and technologists, we welcome the passing of the Australian Research Council Amendment (Review Response) Bill 2023 – enshrining into legislation recommendations of the Expert Panel.

Highly experienced Chief Executive and Australian policy leader Ryan Winn will lead Science & Technology Australia as its new Chief Executive Officer. 

Read the full text of STA President Professor Sharath Sriram’s National Press Club Address.

Speaking at the National Press Club, STA President Professor Sharath Sriram made a powerful case for rapidly reaching the 3% target to turn Australia into an innovation nation.

Science & Technology Australia congratulates nine brilliant and emerging STEM leaders on winning prestigious Science Meets Parliament scholarships for 2024. 

In a time of biting cost-of-living challenges and economic adversity, science and innovation can set the economy on the right road for the future. In our pre-Budget submission, STA has urged the Government to build a strong and resilient economy through a bold escalation of investment in wealth-generating research and development.