Solution-makers gather at Parliament House to strengthen Australia’s future
247 eager scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians were lined out the doors of Parliament House, ready for Day Two of Science meets Parliament 2018. The day opened with a look back through time, as GE CEO Max York went through the soaring history of Australian science and innovation, and STA Policy Chair Dr Cathy Foley […]
Science meets Parliament one of Tanya Monro’s most striking experiences
Professor Tanya Monro is the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research and Innovation at the University of South Australia, and attended Science meets Parliament in 2010. Professor Monro said the most memorable part of her time in Canberra was learning how to pitch her work in only 45 seconds. “I still use these skills in my work […]
Peak body welcomes new Minister, disappointed by lack of science focus
Science & Technology Australia (STA) is disappointed and concerned that science has been demoted to the assistant ministry following today’s federal cabinet reshuffle. President of STA, Professor Emma Johnston, said the new Jobs and Innovation portfolio created today failed to acknowledge and value the fundamental science that is vital for its existence. “We are concerned […]
Science meets Parliament 2017
The two-day gathering of up to 200 scientists in Canberra includes a day of professional development, a gala dinner in the Great Hall of Parliament, a face-to-face meeting with a MP or Senator and much more.