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Aug 2025 Office of the Chief Economist
AIS update offers new insights into Australian innovation in 2025
New Australian Innovation Statistics (AIS) data shows a 1.4% increase in Australian Government investment in R&D. -
Aug 2025 Office of the Chief Economist
What can the 2025–26 SRI Budget Tables tell us about Australian Government investments in science, research and innovati...
Read analysis on the 2025–26 SRI Budget Tables. -
Aug 2025 Office of the Chief Economist
What do international indicators say about innovation?
Read analysis on how Australian innovation compares with other countries. -
Aug 2025
The role of research and development expenditure on productivity
Read analysis on the link between R&D and productivity growth. -
Aug 2025 National Measurement Institute
Trailblazing scientists earn top measurement prize
Accurate and innovative measurement recognised at the 2025 NMI Measurement Awards. -
Aug 2025
Australia and Switzerland deepen science, research and innovation ties
The Joint Science, Research and Innovation Committee (JSRIC) met in Sydney on 2 July, marking a renewed commitment to collaborative inquiry and technological advancement. -
Aug 2025 National Artificial Intelligence Centre
AI adoption in Australian businesses for 2025 Q1
Updated data from our AI Adoption Tracker shows that small and medium Australian businesses (SMEs) continue to embrace artificial intelligence in their operations, along with responsible AI practices.
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4 August 2025
Celebrate National Science Week 2025
Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology takes place from Saturday 9 August to Sunday 17 August. -
27 March 2025
Prehistoric rock, Indigenous storytelling and oceanography activities feature at National Science We...
Australia’s biggest annual celebration of science takes place from 9-17 August. We’re funding 31 community science events with $515,000 in grants. -
20 February 2025
Celebrating 25 years of Science Meets Parliament
Australia’s most important event connecting STEM experts, policymakers and federal parliamentarians took place in Canberra on 12-13 February. -
4 February 2025
Nominations are open for the PM’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems!
The new prize recognises the contributions of Australian Indigenous knowledge systems to science, our nation and humanity. Applications close 20 March 2025. -
24 January 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. -
11 December 2024
Meet our new STEM superstars
Science and Technology Australia (STA) announce 60 amazing women and non-binary people to be the latest Superstars of STEM. -
28 November 2024
Nominate a scientist or innovator for the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science
Distinguished Professor Calum Drummond AO shares his nomination tips for the PM Prizes. Get your nomination in by 17 December 2024. -
29 October 2024
Nominate an inspiring scientist or innovator for the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science
Show a scientist or research-based innovator how much you value their work. Nominations close 17 December. -
25 October 2024
Nominate a great science teacher for the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science
Show a science, technology, engineering or mathematics teacher how much you value their work. Nominations close 17 December. -
9 October 2024
New PM’s Prizes category to celebrate Indigenous knowledge systems
The 2025 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science will feature a new prize to recognise achievements through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems. -
9 October 2024
Nominations open for the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science!
Do you know an inspiring scientist, research-based innovator, or science teacher? Nominate them for the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science! -
8 October 2024
Introducing the recipients of the 2024 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science!
Australia’s science community came together to celebrate our leading scientists, innovators and teachers.