Tag: STEM

South Australia secures STEM funding for AUKUS

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The South Australian and Commonwealth governments have formerly signed an AUKUS cooperation agreement, which includes an initial commitment to 800 additional Commonwealth Supported Places at South Australian universities over...

Govt formally embarks on STEM diversity review

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The multi-stage consultation process on the federal government’s Pathway to Diversity in STEM Review has begun, with panel chair Sally-Ann Williams imploring industry and society to join in the...

Technical skills are not enough for sustained innovation

Posted on   |  by Dr John H Howard
Technology-oriented businesses, be they startups, high-growth, or mature, require a mix of skills to succeed and prosper. Moreover, the required skills mix will evolve and change at various stages...

Sally-Ann Williams to lead govt’s STEM diversity review

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Cicada Innovation chief executive Sally-Ann Williams will lead the government’s review of its women in STEM programs and deliver broader recommendations on improving diversity. Minister for Industry and Science...

Around the QIST: Quantum charts a course for Aussie STEM success

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Australia’s world-leading quantum research sector should be used as a guide for scaling up other technology industries such as biotech, clean energy, and semiconductors, the Chief Scientists says, after...

STEM diversity review misses bigger opportunity

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
An upcoming review of the government programs designed to drive better gender diversity in Australia’s science and technology sectors misses a bigger inclusion opportunity that would also help meet...

STEM skills must be national mission: Marshall

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
As a landmark Canberra skills summit approaches, the nation’s top scientists are asking the government to think long term, warning kids are turning away from STEM subjects in droves...