Refraction Media launch STEM Equity Evaluation for Careers with STEM

Careers with STEM program evaluation launches showing platform plays an important part in encouraging young people to pursue courses and careers in STEM.

Charis Palmer joins Refraction Media as its new Managing Editor

Refraction Media, Australia’s leading STEM media company, has recently appointed Charis Palmer Managing Editor. 

Networking the Monash research and innovation ecosystem

New innovation precinct to position city as an international destination of global research and enterprise.

Breaking ground: Moderna’s big build begins

Global biotech Moderna has commenced construction of its new manufacturing facility at Monash University’s Clayton campus in Melbourne’s south east.

Congratulations to the scientists who have won the 2022 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science

The 23rd annual Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science was held on Monday 21 November 2022.

Australians back science to stem tide of misinformation

A major new study finds Australians see science as indispensable, say it was our salvation in the pandemic and is the key to tackling existential threats such as climate change.

Deakin University research breakthrough paves new way in next-generation batteries

A new type of solid-state polymer electrolyte shows its potential.

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Science entrepreneur to speak at deep tech acceleration event

Industrial designer, innovator and science entrepreneur ShanShan Wang is tackling critical health science problems.

Universities blaze a trail to commercialise defence research

A bid, led by the University of Adelaide in partnership with the UNSW, has been endorsed to assist the country’s economic recovery under the Trailblazer Universities Program.

ANSTO Live Event: Accelerating deep tech businesses

Join a live panel discussion examining the opportunities and challenges facing deep tech businesses across fields such as health, space, energy, the environment and advanced manufacturing. 

Plant-based patties, lab-grown meat and insects: how the protein industry is innovating

As demand for alternative protein sources grows, Australians are increasingly looking for options that are healthy, sustainable and ethically made.

Engineers Australia CEO receives prestigious Women in Industry award

Dr Evans was acknowledged as an outstanding engineer and trailblazer in her field.  

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Australia’s first national space mission central to budget 2022-23

Harnessing science and technology will deliver a strong economy with more jobs.

$41.2 million to boost the next generation of women in STEM

The Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering to elevate women’s leadership in STEM with $41.2 million investment by the Australian Government.

New tracking and metrics platform to unlock $2 trillion economic opportunity

Data-rich platform to help transition to a zero waste, circular economy.

Globally renowned Professor Shizhang Qiao crowned SA Scientist of the Year

Professor Shizhang Qiao awarded for his transformative work in materials science for energy conversion and storage technologies.

ANSTO Innovation Series: Nuclear technology underpinning the space race

Register for the next ANSTO x Science Meets Business Innovation Series webinar exploring how nuclear technology can benefit the space and aerospace industries.

Research and Education Leaders to head Women in STEMM Australia

Women in STEMM Australia appoints two exceptional leaders, Professor Madhu Bhaskaran and Sarah Chapman, to replace outgoing co-chair and co-founder, Michelle Gallaher, who has now completed her term.

Nominations open for Prime Minister’s Science Prizes

Nominations are now open in the seven categories of Australia’s most prestigious science prizes, which award up to a total of $750,000 in prize money.

Joint Venture to make GMP theranostic radiopharmaceuticals

The two leading nuclear medicine enterprises have come together to develop, manufacture and supply radiopharmaceuticals for cancer treatments.

Looking for engineering equipment for your lab or classroom? Here are 5 reasons to check out RS.

Engineers make our lives better and RS Components is committed to inspiring and supporting the future generation of engineers. 

Pandemic leaves scientists exposed says science and innovation leader

Dr Katherine Woodthorpe emphasised the value of the long-running CRC program before going on to warn of the threats facing science today.

Angela Merkel’s career shows why we need more scientists in politics

Emma Johnston, Professor and Dean of Science, UNSW and Kylie Walker, Visiting Fellow, Australian National University imagine a world where more politicians have science qualifications.

COVID-19 exacerbated gender inequity in the STEM workforce

New report: COVID-19 has exacerbated gender inequity in the STEM workforce across the Asia Pacific