WA to host Science Meets Parliament for the first time
WA to host Science Meets Parliament for the first time, Hon. Stephen Dawson, 2026 Western Australia’s scientific and research excellence will be in the spotlight as Science Meets Parliament takes place in Western Australia for the first time ever. WA hosting the inaugural State Science Meets Parliament on 21-22 October First time the event has […]
2027 Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) (TMIA) grant program.
The Australian Academy of Science is pleased to invite early- and mid-career researchers (EMCRs) to apply for the 2027 Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) (TMIA) grant program. The 2027 round includes three funding streams. Explore the available opportunities and apply via the individual funding stream webpages: Flagship – funding high-impact STEM conferences, symposia and other flagship activities for EMCRs. Amplify – funding add-on […]
Australian researchers invited to have their say on AI in research
Australian researchers invited to have their say on AI in research, Science & Technology Australia (STA), 18 August 2026 Australia’s researchers are being invited to take part in a national survey examining how artificial intelligence is changing the way research is conducted. Science & Technology Australia (STA), supported by the MetaMelb Research Group at The […]
More than $10,000 raised for School Access Program
More than $10,000 raised for School Access Program, Scitech, July 2026 Primary school students facing financial barriers will have access to a fully funded Scitech excursion thanks to the generous support of Scitech’s community. Scitech’s End of Financial Year campaign raised more than $10,000 for the School Access Program, which provides select primary schools with […]
Science at the Shine Dome 2026
Science at the Shine Dome 2026, Australian Academy of Science From 15 to 17 September 2026, the science community will gather at the Shine Dome in Canberra for the Academy’s flagship event. Join to connect, celebrate and be inspired. From 15 to 17 September 2026, the science community will gather at the Shine Dome in […]
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Science and the Coalition
Mathew Bailes, Swinburne University of Technology, ‘Science and the Coalition: two big policies, one year and no minister’, The Conversation, 28 August 2014 On science and technology, the Abbott government is somewhat of a paradox. On one hand, the government passionately believes that deregulating the university sector is essential. By taking caps off fees […]