For the first time, Science & Technology Australia is offering two scholarships to STEM practitioners with an Indigenous background to attend Science meets Parliament in Canberra. Science meets Parliament brings around 200 Australian scientists and technologists to Canberra for professional development, networking, and to meet face-to-face with MPs and Senators. Now in its 18th year, Science […]
Collaboration focus welcome in R&D tax review
Science & Technology Australia today welcomed focus on enhancing industry-research collaboration in the review of the R&D tax incentive scheme. The review, chaired by Bill Ferris, Alan Finkel and John Fraser, recommends introducing a collaboration premium of up to 20 per cent for businesses that work with publicly-funded research organisations, and that employ recent PhD graduates in […]
Science meets Business – Breaking the barrier between science and business
Around 200 leaders from research, the private sector and government gathered in Melbourne in October for Science & Technology Australia’s second annual Science meets Business. Science Technology Australia conference “Science in Business” at the Telstra Conference Centre, Melbourne on 24th October, 2016. Through presentations and lively discussion, the event examined cultural, policy and economic barriers […]
Congratulations to the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science winners
Science & Technology Australia CEO Kylie Walker today congratulated the winners of the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science. “All seven winners are outstanding individuals who have made material contributions to advancing the sum of human knowledge, to inspiring young people, and to teaching the next generation,” Ms Walker said. The Prizes were awarded at a […]
STA welcome fresh government support for climate science
Science and Technology Australia has welcomed the Government’s announcement that CSIRO’s climate science capacity will be expanded. “Climate science is important, and Australia’s geographic position and capabilities mean it is uniquely positioned to make significant contributions to the world’s body of knowledge in this critical area,” said STA Chief Executive Kylie Walker. “We commend further investment in […]
Professional scientist remuneration survey 2016
Professionals Australia and Science & Technology Australia invite you to participate in their annual Professional Scientist Remuneration Survey. Participants go in the draw for a chance to win one of four prizes of $500. The survey has now closed. The full report can be accessed via the Professionals Australia website. Professionals Australia has been conducting […]