The 42nd Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA) Conference 2019 will be held at Curtin University on 30 June – 4 July 2019.
MERGA 41
Held by the Mathematics Education Reserach Group of Australasia, MERGA 41 will be held in Auckland, New Zealand at Massey University.
Government responds to 2030 Plan
The government has responded to Australia 2030: Prosperity through Innovation, a report published by the Office of Innovation and Science Australia (ISA) in January this year. Of 30 recommendations made by ISA, the Government has stated its support for 17 and “in-principle” support for 10 more. Following its release, STA applauded the Report’s focus on […]
MERGA membership doubled after launch of new website
A new website has the potential to dramatically improve your member retention and renewal, something that the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA) has demonstrated with their newly launched website. Science & Technology Australia encourages STEM societies, associations and organisations to consider implementing regular reviews of their online channels to ensure they are communicating […]
Industry has crucial role to play in STEM education
The vital link between education and industry has been highlighted in a report presented to the Council of Australian Governments by the STEM Partnerships Forum, chaired by Australia’s Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel. Science & Technology Australia (STA) is heartened by the report’s recommendations, which look to tackle decreasing enrolments in STEM subjects and a […]
AMSI Summer School 2018
The annual AMSI Summer School is the biggest national event for maths students in Australia with a record-breaking attendance of 168 students in 2017.