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Nov 2022
National Science Week Grants 2023 now open
Grants up to $20,000 are available for individuals and organisations interested in delivering science engagement activities for next year’s National Science Week.
Nov 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.
Nov 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.
Nov 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.
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Dec 2022
Critical Minerals Office
Have your say on the future of Australia’s critical minerals
We are seeking responses to a discussion paper that will help shape a new strategy for Australia’s critical minerals. Have your say by 3 February 2023.
Dec 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.
Nov 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.
Nov 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.
Nov 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.
Nov 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.
Nov 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.
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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.
6 October 2022
Future You STEM careers website launched
Future You is an evidence-based website that aims to inspire children towards a career in STEM.
4 October 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic is making more young people interested in STEM
38% of young people have reconsidered their study and career options as a direct result of COVID-19.
23 September 2022
The state of STEM gender equity in 2022
We’ve updated the STEM Equity Monitor with the latest data on women and girls’ participation in STEM.
20 September 2022
Non-binary people in STEM: Ari Moloney
University student Ari Moloney shares thoughts on science communications, self-worth and how highlighting women and non-binary people’s achievements can sometimes trivialise them.
20 September 2022
Women and girls in STEM: Ella Burgun
Ella Burgun is a second-year biological science student at RMIT in Melbourne.
20 September 2022
Women and girls in STEM: Cayt Rowe
Dr Cayt Rowe leads research in the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) at the Department of Defence.
20 September 2022
Women and girls in STEM: Sherene Loi
Professor Sherene Loi is a medical oncologist specialising in breast cancer treatment. She is also a clinician scientist with expertise in genomics, immunology and drug development.
20 September 2022
Women and girls in STEM: Rachel Iglesias
Rachel Iglesias is a veterinarian and epidemiologist at the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
20 September 2022
Women and girls in STEM: Sarah Onoprienko
Sarah Onoprienko is a senior student at a regional high school in Queensland.