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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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8 April 2021
Blockchain pilot grant applications open!
Grant applications are open for two $3 million grants for blockchain pilots to reduce regulatory compliance burden for businesses. Funding is open until 29 Apr 2021.
1 March 2021
APS Blockchain Network event: digital currency pilot
Learn how the South Australian Government collaborated with MIT to pilot the digital currency blockchain Project Ubin. Join us at an online event on Friday 12 March.
25 November 2020
APS Blockchain Network launched successfully
The APS Blockchain Network Launch was an absolute success with over 80 virtual attendees and an expert line up of speakers.
9 October 2020
Two new working groups for the National Blockchain Roadmap
Members of the Australian blockchain community joined two new Working Groups to investigate blockchain technology.
28 August 2020
New working groups for the National Blockchain Roadmap
Members of the Australian blockchain community joined Working Groups on supply chains and credentialing.
9 July 2020
Invitation to join collaborative working groups to progress the blockchain roadmap
The National Blockchain Roadmap Steering Committee is seeking expressions of interest from the blockchain community to join working groups.
7 February 2020
Opportunities open up through blockchain
The National Blockchain Roadmap highlights opportunities and challenges for Australia to leverage the technology for economic benefit.