The peak body for science and technology today commended two expert scientific reports investigating three mass fish kills in Menindee, NSW, and called for bipartisan support and action on their recommendations for the Murray Darling River System. Science & Technology Australia said both reports, collated by leading scientists, have made clear findings that multiple waterflow […]
Fulbright Future Scholarships – innovate, impact, collaborate
Australian scientists and technologists have the chance to take their work to the U.S. thanks to the Fulbright Future Scholarships, which open for applications today. Available to postgraduate students, PhD researchers, academics, postdocs, and professionals, awardees will receive funding for full tuition/visiting researcher expenses at a U.S. institution of their choice, as well as travel […]
Science sector calls for stronger investment for all Australians’ future
The peak body for science and technology has called for stronger investment in research and support for a strong and diverse research workforce to help the nation keep pace with rapid global change and fuel a brighter future for all Australians ahead of the May 2019/20 Federal Budget. Scientists and technologists have experienced steady declines […]
This climate red herring is old, and on the nose…
By Professor Emma Johnston AO, President of Science & Technology Australiaand Kylie Walker, CEO of Science & Technology Australia Professor Ian Plimer labelled the assertion that 97% of climate scientists agree humans are causing climate change as a ‘zombie statistic’ in the Australian this week – today we label his claim as a particularly pungent […]
Sexual Harassment Inquiry – take our survey
THIS SURVEY HAS NOW CLOSED – READ ABOUT THE FINDINGS HERE Science & Technology Australia is calling on individuals and organisations in the STEM sector to provide perspectives on the issue of workplace sexual harassment. STA encourages our member organisations to take part, to provide a broad and representative view of sexual harassment in workplaces […]
Evidence-based conservation a focus for ESA calendar
The Ecology Society of Australia (ESA) is the peak association of ecologists in Australia, with over 1,200 members from all states and territories. The image above features in their 2019 Calendar, along with other spectacular images of Australian flora, fauna, landscapes, coasts, skies and marine environments. Each picture tells a story of the Australian environment, […]