Author: Brandon How

$58m for latest ARC laureate research fellowships

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STEM researchers in areas like quantum computing and clean energy will receive most of $58 million in laureate research fellowship funding awarded by the Australian Research Council on Tuesday....

Women in STEM ambassador program phased out

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The federal government’s ambassador for gender equity in STEM is being wound up, with existing functions to be slotted into other programs. The Pathway to Diversity in STEM review,...

AI adoption centres finally unveiled

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Four artificial intelligence centres focused on helping small to medium-sized enterprises safely adopt the technology have been announced by Industry and Science minister Ed Husic. Sharing in $16.3 million,...

No plans to replace canned SA hydrogen projects

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The South Australian government will not look for additional Port Bonython Hydrogen Hub proposals despite two large projects led by Japanese petrochemical companies withdrawing from the planned precinct. In...

Army innovation challenge targets future soldier tech

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A $16 million Army innovation challenge supported by the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator is seeking new technologies to complement its long-running Soldier Combat System program. The Army Innovation Day...

Gig Guide: ADHA CISO locked in after a year

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The Australian Digital Health Agency has confirmed Danielle Pentony as its permanent chief information security officer after a year-long acting arrangement. Ms Pentony began acting as CISO in May...

$200m Qld battery precinct yet to power up two years on

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Funding for a Queensland battery precinct promised by the Albanese government ahead of the 2022 federal election is yet to materialise more than two years after it was pledged....