Nerves of steel: working on the frontline of COVID-19
29 July, 2020Dr Harrison Steel has been directly involved in two significant projects that have impacted the COVID-19 health crisis.
STEM Ambassadors set to work with local MPs
09 March, 2020The STEM Ambassador Program encourages the involvement of science in Australian politics and aims to put science and evidence-based policy on the national agenda.
Changing of the guard at Science & Technology Australia
15 November, 2019Science & Technology Australia has announced the appointment of three newly elected members to its board, as well as the departure of President Emma Johnston and CEO Kylie Walker.
Scientist salaries increase but pay gap persists: report
13 November, 2019Average salaries for members of Australia's STEM sectors have grown in the past year, but concerns remain about working conditions — particularly when it comes to closing the gender pay gap.
New CEO appointed to Trajan Nutrition
30 July, 2019Trajan Scientific and Medical has appointed Marco Baccanti as CEO of its joint venture (JV) in nutritional testing, Trajan Nutrition.
Nominations for Fresh Science 2019 now open
09 July, 2019Fresh Science helps researchers find the key, compelling 'story' in their work and then puts them in the spotlight, showcasing them to the public and the media.
Australia and Singapore support women in STEM
01 July, 2019Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews has announced a series of partnerships in the Asia Pacific to support female leaders in business and STEM.
Science bodies welcome new Morrison ministry
03 June, 2019Australia's leading science bodies have responded to the re-election of the Morrison government, and the reappointment of key ministers to Cabinet, with an air of cautious optimism.
Australian Academy of Science elects 22 new Fellows
31 May, 2019The Fellows were congratulated by Academy President Professor John Shine, who acknowledged the "collective impact of their science on an international scale".
Aus geneticist elected to National Academy of Sciences
09 May, 2019The 2017 winner of the Prime Minister's Prize for Science, Professor Jenny Graves AO, has been elected to the coveted National Academy of Sciences in the US.
Govt funding, 10-year plan to improve gender equity in STEM
05 April, 2019The Australian Government has announced $3.4m to improve STEM equity in Australia and boost the participation of girls and women in STEM careers.
Don Whitley Scientific founder dies age 89
06 March, 2019The directors of Don Whitley Scientific are sad to announce that the company's founder and chairman, Dr Don Whitley, has died at age 89 after a short illness.
AusCann appoints global pharma executive as new CEO
01 March, 2019The board of medicinal cannabis company AusCann has announced the appointment of Ido Kanyon as Chief Executive Officer, commencing 22 May.
Meet Australia's oldest PhD graduate
08 February, 2019For Australia's oldest PhD graduate, Dr David Bottomley, learning is a lifelong journey.
Astrophysicist and Women in STEM Ambassador joins UNSW
21 January, 2019Australia's first ambassador for Women in STEM, astrophysicist Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith, is joining UNSW as Professor of Practice in Science Communication.
