Tag: Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering

Nine projects share $6m in federal science diplomacy grants

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Quantum nanodiamonds, synthesised molecules to improve the marine environments of fish farms and a ‘brain-in-space’ are among nine projects funded through the second round of the federal government research-diplomacy...

NSW govt should foster quantum and data centre alliance

Posted on   |  by David Allen
New South Wales should create a program to link data centre builder-operators with researchers and companies that are developing new technologies in order to create maximum economic impact, the...

Gig Guide: Stone & Chalk names Stela Solar as new chief

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Innovation hub operator Stone & Chalk has pulled off a recruitment coup de gras with the appointment of nationally prominent artificial intelligence leader and tech expert Stela Solar as...

AUKUS workforce gets STEM scholarship boost

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Thousands of STEM students will be given a leg up through a new federal scholarship program the government hopes will fill out the pipeline of tens of thousands of...

Tim Ayres teases Budget updates for STEM diversity programs

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Industry and Science minister Tim Ayres has left the door open for May’s Budget to deliver funding for programs supporting women in STEM, but dodged questions about the government’s...

Australia enters early talks to join $170bn Horizon Europe

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Australia has begun exploratory talks with the European Commission about joining the $170 billion Horizon Europe initiative, the world’s largest funding program for research and innovation. Science minister Tim...

The Gig Guide: OAIC gets its latest FOI commissioner

Posted on   |  by Trish Everingham
Lawyer and former chief counsel Alice Linacre has been appointed as Australia’s new permanent Freedom of Information Commissioner, replacing Toni Pirani. Ms Linacre, who will take up the role...

Cathy Foley named next ATSE president

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Former chief scientist Cathy Foley has been appointed the next president of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE), replacing outgoing president Katherine Woodthorpe. Dr Foley, a...