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Nov 2024
Read our Annual report 2023–24
The report outlines our work and performance for the last financial year.
Nov 2024
Our 2024 APS Employee Census results
The APS Employee Census results collect the workforce views on important issues.
Nov 2024
National Reconstruction Fund Corporation invests $40 million in manufacturing
This marks the start of the corporation’s investments in Australian industry.
Nov 2024
256 STEM scholarships for women and non-binary people in STEM
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE)’s Elevate: Boosting Diversity in STEM program will help grow a diverse workforce in in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Nov 2024
Aravax is testing potential new ways to tackle food allergy
The Biomedical Translation Fund is powering cutting-edge biotech research with support from Brandon Capital.
Nov 2024
$5.2 million for quantum solutions to solve key national challenges
Round 1 of the Critical Technologies Challenge Program (CTCP) will fund 14 projects across Australia.
Nov 2024
New report highlights Australia’s progress as a quantum leader
The State of Australian Quantum report details achievements to date under the National Quantum Strategy.
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15 November 2024
256 STEM scholarships for women and non-binary people in STEM
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE)’s Elevate: Boosting Diversity in STEM program will help grow a diverse workforce in in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
20 August 2024
Investments to support a thriving, skilled and diverse STEM workforce
The Australian Government has announced details of additional funding for its STEM programs to reach more diverse people.
2 August 2024
The state of STEM gender equity in 2024
We’ve updated the STEM Equity Monitor with the latest data on women and girls’ participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
7 June 2024
With thanks, we farewell the Women in STEM Ambassador
Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith has worked across business, education and government to increase the participation of women and girls in STEM. Read about her contribution and achievements.
18 April 2024
Equality in STEM workplaces: Geoscience Australia
Geoscience Australia is the first Australian organisation to receive 3 SAGE Cygnet Awards for its inclusive and gender equitable workplace.
13 February 2024
Review recommends more ambitious and strategic action to increase diversity in STEM
The Australian Government has released the independent panel’s report for the Pathway to Diversity in STEM Review.
8 December 2023
2024 Elevate Program offers more than 100 scholarships to boost diversity in STEM
Scholarships are available for women and non-binary people to access more opportunities in STEM.
7 December 2023
Women and girls in STEM: Kiowa Scott-Hurley
Kiowa Scott-Hurley shares her experiences with art, coding, supercomputing and navigating the STEM workplace as a queer Aboriginal woman with a chronic illness.
13 November 2023
Women and girls in STEM: Deanne Fisher
Deanne Fisher leads a research team that uses telescopes across the planet (and in orbit) to study galaxies and the formation of stars.
9 October 2023
Women and girls in STEM: Verity Normington
From a mining area in South Australia to Geoscience Australia, geologist Dr Verity Normington's career path wasn’t always easy.
15 August 2023
Diversity in STEM Review draft recommendations: have your say
We’re continuing the conversation on diversity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Share your thoughts on draft recommendations before 8 September.
3 August 2023
Women and girls in STEM: Xia Hua
Dr Xia Hua is a mathematical biologist and senior lecturer at the Mathematical Science Institute at the Australian National University.