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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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14 November 2022
Australian Space Agency
World-class observatory to track space objects
Silentium Defence has created the first observatory of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, using passive radar and neuromorphic imaging technologies to provide critical data.
14 November 2022
Australian Space Agency
Software to help satellite enterprises off the ground
Saber Astronautics has created a user-friendly software link between satellites and mission control centres, to help emerging space enterprises can earn revenue faster.
10 November 2022
Korean and Australian researchers connect at Tech-Bridge over miniature satellites
The Australia-Korea Tech-Bridge event brought researchers together to discuss CubeSats, a type of miniature satellite. Researchers built relationships and discussed opportunities for collaboration.
7 November 2022
Australian SKA Office
Sharing the sky and stars
We celebrated an indigenous land use agreement for the site of the Australian SKA telescope.
17 October 2022
Australian Space Discovery Centre
Sesame Street Mecha Builders Launch
Celebrate the series launch with an exclusive screening!
4 October 2022
Australian Space Discovery Centre
World space week event: space and sustainability virtual student panel
The theme of World Space Week is space and sustainability.
21 September 2022
Australian Space Discovery Centre
A beep that changed the world: celebrating the 65th anniversary of Sputnik 1 at the Australian Space...
How would Sputnik 1 measure up against a modern satellite? Join space historian Kerrie Dougherty for a 1 hour talk at the discovery centre or online.
5 September 2022
Australian Space Discovery Centre
Australis OSCAR 5: Australia’s first student built satellite
To celebrate World Space Week, we'll be taking a look back at Australia's space history with the story behind Australia's first student-built satellite, Australis OSCAR 5.
31 August 2022
Australian Space Discovery Centre
Student cadet rocket adventure program
A challenge to ignite your engineering and design creativity!
31 August 2022
Australian Space Discovery Centre
Jarli goes to space
Join us in person for a special screening of Jarli's journey to explore the solar system.
31 August 2022
Australian Space Discovery Centre
Storytime session
The Australian Space Discovery Centre invites all little astronauts to join us in person for space storytime.
31 August 2022
Australian Space Discovery Centre
Operation: Trailblazer
What do you need to live in space? Design a diorama of part of a lunar or Martian habitat.