Society
How to balance gender in STEM
Gender disparity in STEM careers and postgraduate enrolments reveals a system needing an overhaul.
Engineering music video inspires girls
A music video by Australian DJ-duo NERVO aims to get more girls into engineering.
Gender equity through Athena SWAN
At the 2016 Science in Australia Gender Equity Symposium, Dr Susan Pond shared a grand plan for designing out gender inequality from the science community.
Australian research funding infographic
The latest OECD figures reveal how Australia’s science and research funding compares with other countries.
Fast-tracking women in STEM
There is a simple business case for the increased participation of women in STEM.
Data driven communities
The Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network has combined over 2,000 urban datasets into one map, empowering communities to improve their neighbourhoods.
Diversity brings a competitive advantage
Women must leverage the new demand for gender diversity, says Yasmine Finbow, Director of the Women in Tech. conference.
Predicting property yields
New modelling of the Melbourne property market offers investors insights into rental yields.
Sport statistics offer transport solutions
A new mathematical theory offering insights into AFL could also be used to solve logistical problems in mining.
Remote mobile communication
A mobile phone system able to be operated in remote areas without a cellular network or internet access is being designed for the emergency services sector.
New digital mentoring project announced
A new digital project will connect Indigenous Australians.
Microcapsules for type-1 diabetes
Curtin University designs unique microcapsules for people with type-1 diabetes.
Australia’s STEM workforce
Australia’s Chief Scientist has released the first detailed analysis of Australia’s STEM workforce.
Biobank speeds autism diagnosis
Australia’s first ever Biobank will speed up and improve autism diagnosis in children.
Algorithms making social decisions
The social life of algorithms: shaping, and being shaped by, our world.
International Women’s Day at Monash
Women from the Faculties of Engineering and IT at Monash University, speaking candidly about their experiences of academic life.
Collaborate or crumble
Finding collaborators and creating an interdisciplinary culture is key to successful research commercialisation.
Science meets Parliament
Dr. Alan Finkel AO, Chief Scientist of Australia, spoke to over 200 scientists on ‘cresting the wave’ of science and innovation.
Firing up our start-ups
Getting start-ups into high-growth mode earlier is a key national priority for innovation.
New vision for Indigenous eye care
Innovative toolkit to improve eye care for Indigenous Australia.
The Year in Science
In an amazing year in science a new culture of innovation, planetary discoveries, medical advances and more showed how science can contribute to society.
Innovation and Science on Turnbull agenda
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull recently announced the creation of a National Innovation and Science Agenda.
Animal welfare pioneers launch groundbreaking portal
An interactive resource for up keeping animal welfare standards, is being launched today at the University of Sydney.
Dr Alan Finkel will be Australia’s new Chief Scientist
Engineer, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Dr Alan Finkel, has been officially announced as Australia’s new Chief Scientist.