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Jan 2025
Almost $2 million for hands-on STEM experiences for young Australians
Robotics, virtual reality and cybersecurity feature among 26 projects funded by Maker Projects - Community STEM Engagement grants.
Jan 2025
New Green Aluminium Production Credit will support the transition to green metals
Green metals are a priority under the Future Made in Australia plan. An investment of $2 billion will help local production and the shift to net zero.
Jan 2025
$5.5 million to boost Australia’s quantum future
Round 2 of the Critical Technologies Challenge Program (CTCP) invites solutions to market-led challenges in biosecurity, First Nations health, transport and logistics, and energy. Applications close 26 February.
Jan 2025
Plumbing the heart with BiVACOR
BiVACOR’s Total Artificial Heart could revolutionise how we treat heart failure, with OneVentures supporting the company’s goal.
Jan 2025
Gas supply and demand outlook for 2025 quarter 2
The Australian Government will not activate the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM) for the April to June 2025 quarter.
Jan 2025
Innovative crop harvester, faba bean and firefighting robot projects get IGP grants
The Australian Government has awarded over $26.5 million in grant funding to date from the $392 million Industry Growth Program (IGP).
Jan 2025
Dr Cathy Foley ends term as Australia's Chief Scientist
Dr Cathy Foley ended her tenure as Australia’s Chief Scientist on 31 December 2024. Learn about the work and achievements of Australia’s ninth Chief Scientist.
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10 May 2023
National Measurement Institute
Importance of measurement recognised in the 2023–24 Budget
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) has received $63.9 million in funding to sustain its core measurement capabilities and to modernise Australia’s measurement laws.
18 August 2022
National Measurement Institute
Showcasing National Measurement Institute scientists this National Science Week
Hear from our experts about why science matters and what they love about working in measurement science.
3 November 2020
National Measurement Institute
Support for the Northern Australia Aboriginal Kakadu Plum Alliance
The National Measurement Institute (NMI), through its collaboration with the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC), is assisting with the Kakadu Plum Project.
3 November 2020
National Measurement Institute
NMI supports the development of a new high-carotene pumpkin variety
NMI supports innovation in the agriculture sector by assisting with the development of a new pumpkin variety called Orange Glow.
1 May 2020
National Measurement Institute
Video: World Metrology Day 2020
Message from Australia’s Chief Metrologist, Dr Bruce Warrington.
30 April 2020
National Measurement Institute
National Measurement Institute helping industry respond to COVID-19
Australia’s National Measurement Institute’s testing and measurement services are supporting industry to effectively and rapidly respond to the challenge.
16 October 2019
National Measurement Institute
How do we measure brightness, electricity and substance?
The National Measurement Institute has released the last videos in the series explaining the basic units of measurement.
6 September 2019
National Measurement Institute
How we measure length, mass and temperature
The National Measurement Institute has released the next videos in a series of 7 explaining the basic units of measurement.
1 September 2019
National Measurement Institute
Video: How we measure temperature
The kelvin is one of 7 basic units of measurement. Australia’s Chief Metrologist, Dr Bruce Warrington from the National Measurement Institute, explains how we measure temperature.
1 September 2019
National Measurement Institute
Video: How we measure substance
The mole is one of 7 basic units of measurement. Australia’s Chief Metrologist, Dr Bruce Warrington from the National Measurement Institute, explains how we measure substance.
1 September 2019
National Measurement Institute
Video: How we measure electricity
The ampere is one of 7 basic units of measurement. Australia’s Chief Metrologist, Dr Bruce Warrington from the National Measurement Institute, explains how we measure electricity.
1 September 2019
National Measurement Institute
Video: How we measure brightness
The candela is one of 7 basic units of measurement. Australia’s Chief Metrologist, Dr Bruce Warrington from the National Measurement Institute, explains how we measure brightness.