A pipeline with a problem: how do we make STEM more inclusive?

From insufficient role models to challenging pathways, intersectional obstacles making it harder for students to choose science. How do we help clear the way?

Science education: the hidden engine of Australia’s future

To mark National Science Week 2025, the Australian Council of Deans of Science is urging Australians to recognise the vital role of university science education

Recognising the Next Generation of Women Leaders in STEM

Applications are now open for the 2025 Queensland Women in STEM Prize—a prestigious state-wide award recognising the outstanding contributions of women in the early stages of their STEM careers.

Webinar: First Nations science and modern innovation

Discover how ancient knowledge meets cutting-edge technology in this special webinar hosted by ANSTO.

The power of print: reducing barriers and driving deep learning

Results are in from the 2024 Careers with STEM reader survey, and once again, readers rate print resources

Collaborative grants continue to generate global science and technology innovation

ATSE, in collaboration with the AAS, will deliver $6.3 million in grants to strengthen science and technology collaboration with regional neighbours.

Excellence celebrated at 25th Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science

The 25th anniversary of the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science celebrates the outstanding contribution made by scientists, innovators and teachers to uplifting Australia’s way of life.

Government confirms STEM funding measures with focus on diversity

The Australian Government has released details of additional funding for its diversity in STEM measures.

Australia has finally set new science priorities. How can we meet them?

The five new science priorities include transitioning to net zero and elevating Indigenous knowledge systems.

Australians are serious tech founders, so it’s time we backed ourselves: Tech23

The Tech23 conference has heard from deep tech leaders keen to see Australian science make its mark on the world stage

Jobs in quantum heat up, with scholarships on offer

Australia’s quantum industry needs skills and is offering generous scholarships to help build the future.

More than one hundred scholarships awarded to boost diversity in STEM

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has announced 116 scholarships to support women and diverse people to thrive in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers.

Leading universities join Uniseed venture fund to invest in future of Australian innovation

Monash University joins as partner, along with the University of Newcastle, UTS, Western Sydney University, and Macquarie University.

Construction begins on Big Build $40 million Eagle Farm TAFE Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing Centre

CIMIC Group’s Broad Construction has been selected to deliver TAFE Queensland’s new Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing Centre at the Eagle Farm TAFE campus.

Green hydrogen project takes Curtinnovation Awards’ biggest prize

A new and cost-effective way to extract green hydrogen from untreated water has won the highest prize at this year’s Curtinnovation Awards.

Refraction Media celebrates 10 years of busting STEM stereotypes

Refraction Media co-founders reflect on 10 years of publishing high school resource, Careers with STEM.

CSIRO invests $500K to help Indigenous students pursue futures in STEM

The CSIRO Indigenous STEM Scholarship will now be awarded in perpetuity following a further $500,000 gift.

Cybernetics: study this new type of engineering bringing together people and tech      

Cybernetics is a type of engineering study exploring big dynamic systems, like the internet, the environment, governments, cultures and even our own bodies. It is also about building new systems that bring together people, technology and the environment.

Conference maps AI revolution set to overhaul every industry

Artificial intelligence-powered tutors for every child, state-of-the-art medical developments and the death of the call centre are among some of the ways AI will revolutionise every industry sector, a conference has been told.

WEHI’S Professor Doug Hilton  appointed as CSIRO Chief Executive

The Board of Directors of CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has appointed Professor Doug Hilton, AO, as Chief Executive, commencing on 29 September 2023.

Refraction Media celebrates 10 year milestone in STEM media

This week, Refraction Media co-founders Karen Taylor-Brown and Heather Catchpole celebrate ten years in business, a remarkable feat for a small business, especially one in media.

RMIT University backs Vietnam with new $250m strategic investment fund

RMIT invests $250 million in education, research, partnerships and campus infrastructure in Vietnam.

Science & Technology Australia Launches Ambitious STEM Career Pathways Survey

Survey to shed light on current conditions and opportunities in Australia’s STEM sector

AI in education under examination

AI in education is under examination, but can it help as well as hinder?