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Nov 2022
Meet the new Superstars of STEM
60 amazing women and non-binary people working across a wide range of STEM roles have been announced to be the latest Superstars of STEM.
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
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.
Nov 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.
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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.
Nov 2022
Review puts spotlight on diversity in STEM
The diversity in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics sector review will evaluate current programs and ways to improve participation of underrepresented groups.
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.
Nov 2022
Our 2022 APS employee census results
The 2022 APS employee census results are in. The census collects workforce views on important issues.
Nov 2022
Office of the Chief Economist
Industry Growth Centres impact evaluation released
We commissioned ACIL Allen Consulting to evaluate the Industry Growth Centres Initiative in 2019.
Nov 2022
The 2022 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science have been announced!
The Australian science and science teaching community have come together in Canberra to celebrate the contributions of the country’s leading scientists, innovators and science teachers.
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21 October 2022
Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science to return to Parliament House
The 23rd annual Prizes will return to Parliament House in Canberra for the first time since 2019 on Monday 21 November 2022.
21 October 2022
Critical Minerals Office
Critical Minerals Strategy refresh: register your interest
Register your interest in the refresh of Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategy by 2 December 2022.
17 October 2022
Australian Space Discovery Centre
Sesame Street Mecha Builders Launch
Celebrate the series launch with an exclusive screening!
6 October 2022
Future You STEM careers website launched
Future You is an evidence-based website that aims to inspire children towards a career in STEM.
5 October 2022
National Quantum Strategy proposed framework: have your say
Share your feedback on a proposed framework for the National Quantum Strategy. Submissions are welcome until 5 November 2022.
4 October 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic is making more young people interested in STEM
38% of young people have reconsidered their study and career options as a direct result of COVID-19.
4 October 2022
Office of the Chief Economist
Australia’s resource and energy exports forecast to reach $450 billion
Australia’s resource and energy exports are forecast to reach a new record of $450 billion in 2022–23, boosted by global energy shortages and the lower Australian dollar
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.
30 September 2022
Startup Year: kickstarting the next generation of Australian entrepreneurs
Have your say on the development of the Startup Year program – a joint initiative between our department and the Department of Education. Consultations close 15 November 2022.
30 September 2022
New head of Questacon appointed
Sydney science and conservation leader Jo White has been appointed the Director of Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre.
29 September 2022
Government announces extra gas supply to avoid shortfall forecast
The Australian Government has secured gas supply commitments from the east coast gas exporters.
28 September 2022
A perspective on the financial system through COVID and beyond
Secretary Quinn delivered the Shann Memorial Lecture at the University of Western Australia