Researchers in Australia and New Zealand are making exciting advances in the reproductive biology field. These advances are making an impact not only in human fertility, but also in global health, the agriculture industry and in the conservation of at-risk species The Society for Reproductive Biology (SRB) represents researchers from Australia and New Zealand, and […]
STA appoints new Policy Committee members
Science & Technology Australia welcomes four new members and a special advisor to its STEM Sector Policy Committee. The newly elected members include Professor Adrian Barnett (Statistical Society of Australia), Dr Andrew Black (Stem Cells Australia), Dr Bek Christensen (Ecological Society of Australia), and Dr Kathleen Beyer (ARC Centre for Climate Extremes/Department of Planning, Industry […]
Sparking scientific minds in remote Indigenous schools for NAIDOC Week
To mark NAIDOC Week, Science & Technology Australia has partnered with Corey Tutt on his innovative project Deadly Science, to source books about science and technology for regional and rural schools. In a remote school that lies four hours from Katherine in the Northern Territory, 350 students had access to just 15 books from their […]
Come and work for STA as the new Head of Partnerships
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS ROLE HAVE NOW CLOSED Head of Partnerships Reporting to the CEO, the highly motivated and experienced Head of Partnerships leads the development, implementation and growth of Science & Technology Australia’s partnerships strategy. Science & Technology Australia is the nation’s leading voice for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. With a mission to connect […]
New science and technology leadership in opposition
Australia’s science and technology peak body has welcomed the new shadow ministry announced by Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese over the weekend. President of Science & Technology Australia, Professor Emma Johnston AO, said the sector looked forward to working with Shadow Ministers across multiple portfolios relevant to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). “We welcome the […]
STEM Sector Policy Committee calls for applicants
*** APPLICATIONS FOR THIS COMMITTEE HAVE CLOSED *** Science & Technology Australia is seeking candidates to join our STEM Sector Policy Committee, to support the organisation’s policy and advocacy strategy and work. Terms are for two years, and members are required to participate in monthly Committee meetings and contribute to the formation of policy and […]