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Feb 2023
Australian Space Agency
New space antenna set to transform Australian satellite communications
The University of Tasmania, in partnership with the Australian Space Agency, has unveiled a new sophisticated communications antenna. This major infrastructure will allow new research and commercial opportunities fo...
Feb 2023
Australian Space Agency
Wearable sock to improve human spaceflight health
The University of Canberra has created a wearable sock to counter the effects of microgravity on the human body. This innovation could reduce risk of injuries for astronauts, athletes and older persons.
Jan 2023
Australian Space Discovery Centre
"Twinkle little star”: Early Space Tracking in Australia
Join us in-centre or online on Saturday, 6th May 2023 at 2pm ACDST
Jan 2023
$44 million in grants to support industry-led research projects
Round 13 of Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) grant funding will support 19 projects across Australia.
Jan 2023
Critical Minerals Office
Critical Minerals Development Program grants now open
Australian businesses and state or territory governments can apply for a co-funded grant of up to $30 million to support early and mid-stage critical minerals projects.
Jan 2023
$15.9 million to strengthen women in STEM careers
The Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship grant program awards $15.9 million in grants to strengthen women in STEM careers.
Jan 2023
Apply now for Australia-India collaborative research grants
Round 15 of the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) is now open for projects in priority areas.
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1 December 2022
National Reconstruction Fund
National Reconstruction Fund: have your say
Have your say in shaping the design of the Australian Government’s National Reconstruction Fund.
29 November 2022
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Industry Innovation and Science Australia releases latest annual report
Find out about Industry Innovation and Science Australia’s activities and performance for 2021–22.
28 November 2022
Australian Government continues support for rehabilitating Ranger Uranium Mine
The government has passed a bill to ensure the mine operator can finish rehabilitating the site.
28 November 2022
National Measurement Institute
Landmark anniversary for Australia’s measurement system
Australia celebrates a special measurement event: the 75th anniversary of our nation joining the Metre Treaty.
25 November 2022
Upskilling and diversifying Australia’s cyber security workforce
Eighteen projects have been awarded funding to improve the quality, quantity and diversity of Australia’s cyber security workforce.
25 November 2022
Elevate program awards 50 scholarships to women in STEM of diverse backgrounds
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering announced the first 50 scholarship recipients for the Elevate: Boosting Women in STEM program.
24 November 2022
Review puts spotlight on diversity in STEM
The diversity in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics sector review will evaluate current programs and ways to improve participation of underrepresented groups.
24 November 2022
Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith reappointed as the Women in STEM Ambassador
Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith has been reappointed as the Women in STEM Ambassador for a third term to November 2023. Read about her achievements and plans for her third term.
24 November 2022
Our 2022 APS employee census results
The 2022 APS employee census results are in. The census collects workforce views on important issues.
22 November 2022
Office of the Chief Economist
Industry Growth Centres impact evaluation released
We commissioned ACIL Allen Consulting to evaluate the Industry Growth Centres Initiative in 2019.
21 November 2022
The 2022 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science have been announced!
The Australian science and science teaching community have come together in Canberra to celebrate the contributions of the country’s leading scientists, innovators and science teachers.
21 November 2022
Evaluating Australian Industry Participation (AIP) policy
We’re undertaking an impact evaluation of AIP policy. We’re examining the AIP policy’s effectiveness in meeting its intended objectives, including its impacts and outcomes.