This year, National Science Week is being celebrated with more than 1,900 registered events across Australia.
National Science Week events will be held in museums, libraries, galleries, research institutions,
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Applications open for Victoria Prize for Science and Innovation
Applications are now open for two of the state’s most prestigious science and innovation awards – the Victoria Prize for Science and Innovation and the Victoria Fellowships.
The Victoria Prize and
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Karen Andrews’ ministerial reappointment welcomed by STEM sector
The reappointment of Karen Andrews as federal minister for industry, science and technology in the Morrison cabinet has been welcomed by sectors of Australia’s science and technology community.
Andrews
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WA government launches STEM strategy
The Western Australian government has launched a new science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills strategy.
The strategy, which was an election commitment for the McGowan government,
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Labor’s Kim Carr stands down from Opposition frontbench
Federal Labor Senator Kim Carr has announced that he will not renominate as Shadow Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, ending a two-decade stint on the frontbench in both government
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New STEM facilities for West Gippsland students
Students in West Gippsland studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects are now able to use new facilities funded by the Victorian government.
Minister for Education James
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Peter Klinken reappointed as WA’s Chief Scientist
The Western Australian government has announced the reappointment of the state’s Chief Scientist, Professor Peter Klinken, for a further three years.
Professor Klinken provides high-level, independent
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Budget a mixed bag for science and technology sector
The Morrison government’s 2019-20 Budget contains some mixed news for Australia’s science and technology sector, providing boosted funding for women in STEM and the nation’s space sector
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Nominations open for Prime Minister’s Science Prizes
Nominations are now open for this year’s Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science, which recognises Australia’s top scientists, innovators and science teachers.
Nominations close on 12 March, with
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Six key challenges for Australian innovation
According to Bill Ferris, chair of Innovation and Science Australia (ISA), bold action is needed to harness Australia's innovation potential, and has identified the nation's six key innovation challenges.
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