Science and Technology Australia

A week of silence

Jodie Haigh — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 02:25:44 +0000

STA honours the call from Indigenous leaders who supported the Yes campaign for A Week of Silence to grieve and reflect.

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STA strongly supports a Yes vote

Jodie Haigh — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 21:45:42 +0000

Guided by our Indigenous members and stakeholders, Science & Technology Australia strongly supports a ‘Yes’ vote in the upcoming referendum.

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Vote ‘Yes’ for effective policy design

Jodie Haigh — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 01:16:02 +0000

How does policy so often end up uninformed by the lived experiences and expertise of the people most affected by it? STA President-elect Professor Sharath Sriram on why he will be voting ‘Yes’ on October 14.

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The inaugural Hope Oration by Professor Mark Hutchinson

Jodie Haigh — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:56:10 +0000

STA President Professor Mark Hutchinson's speech transcript from the inaugural Hope Oration hosted by the Royal Institution of Australia.

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Indigenous knowledge must be an Australian science priority

Jodie Haigh — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 03:06:23 +0000

Given their fundamental importance to Australia’s unique knowledge systems and national identity, Indigenous knowledges must be a standalone priority in Australia’s next National Science and Research Priorities.

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Stellar leaders to mentor our Superstars of STEM

Jodie Haigh — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 22:29:23 +0000

An all-star line-up of CEOs, senior executives and rising star leaders in industry, business, politics, media and science mentor Australia's newest Superstars of STEM.

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Why I’ll be voting ‘Yes, and …’ for a brighter, holistic future

Jodie Haigh — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:56:52 +0000

"From a scientific perspective, the voice is a must," STA President Mark Hutchinson emphasises the importance of the voice for science.

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Why a ‘yes’ vote will connect all Australians

Jodie Haigh — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:33:45 +0000

If millions of Australians open our hearts and minds and vote 'yes', we will connect all of us - Australians both new and old - to the long story of our country.

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A tax incentive to accelerate diversity in Australia’s workforce

Jodie Haigh — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 04:47:55 +0000

In its submission to the Government’s Pathway to Diversity in STEM Draft Recommendations, Science & Technology Australia has urged bold thinking to tackle a lack of diversity in Australia’s workplaces. A new tax incentive to drive diversity in Australia’s largest companies could powerfully shift the dial on equality in the country’s workforce – including its pivotal STEM sector.

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How you can support an Indigenous Voice

Jodie Haigh — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 04:54:50 +0000

As the nation’s peak body representing 115,000 Australian scientists and technologists, Science & Technology Australia now calls our community to action to support an Indigenous Voice!

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