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Dec 2022
Australian SKA Office
Construction begins on SKA telescopes in Australia and South Africa
We celebrated the turning of the soil in remote Western Australia to mark the milestone.
Dec 2022
Fifteen years of the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund
Look back on 15 years of science and research collaboration supported by the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF). A new round of funding under the AISRF will open in early 2023.
Dec 2022
Australian Space Discovery Centre
Apollo 17 - 50th Anniversary: How Australia supported Apollo
Join us in-centre or online on Sunday, 18th December at 1pm (ACDT)
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.
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Dec 2022
National Measurement Institute
Annual trade measurement report released after COVID-19 disruptions
The National Measurement Institute has released its compliance report for 2021–22.
Dec 2022
National Reconstruction Fund
National Reconstruction Fund: register for a virtual consultation session
You can now register for a virtual session as part of the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) consultation.
Dec 2022
Australian SKA Office
Construction begins on SKA telescopes in Australia and South Africa
We celebrated the turning of the soil in remote Western Australia to mark the milestone.
Dec 2022
Nominate now for the 2023 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science
Help us uncover outstanding achievers in the community by nominating them for one of the 2023 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science.
Dec 2022
Fifteen years of the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund
Look back on 15 years of science and research collaboration supported by the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF). A new round of funding under the AISRF will open in early 2023.
Dec 2022
Australian Space Discovery Centre
Apollo 17 - 50th Anniversary: How Australia supported Apollo
Join us in-centre or online on Sunday, 18th December at 1pm (ACDT)
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.
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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.
20 September 2022
Women and girls in STEM: Kim Dyball
Kim manages the Young Indigenous Women's STEM Academy, giving young Indigenous women the tools and support they need to succeed in a STEM career
20 September 2022
Women and girls in STEM: Amanda Barnard
Professor Amanda Barnard is one of Australia's most highly awarded computational scientists.