ATSE was delighted to attend the Snowy STEM Academy High Tea at the @snowyhydro Discovery Centre.

Our CEO @Kylie_Walker1 delivered an inspiring keynote to Year 11 & 12 students, celebrating the power of STEM ahead of #IWD2025.

A fantastic event recognising future innovators!

🤝 Meet this week’s #FellowFriday, Professor Tuan Ngo FTSE from @UniMelb. A global leader in composite materials & infrastructure resilience.

🔗 Learn more about his innovations: atse.org.au/who-we-are/our…
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@unimelb Last year, Prof Ngo was awarded $599,445 through the GSTDF grant program for manufacturing modular construction panels for housing.

EOI for round 2 of grants are now open, offering up to $1M to Australian researchers & businesses to collaborate globally.

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🌏 What does WA’s innovation future look like?

Last night, we hosted WA Chief Scientist Professor Peter Klinken, and new Fellows Rachelle Doyle FTSE and Gabrielle Iwanow FTSE, for a discussion on the state’s Science and Technology Plan.

🔗 Find out more: atse.org.au/events/industr…

DFAT has released its New Roadmap for Australia's Economic Engagement with India—a significant step in strengthening the Nation’s bilateral ties.

These priorities will drive innovation, sustainability, and economic growth for both nations.

🔗 Read more: dfat.gov.au/geo/countries-…

We are pleased to see the Roadmap aligns with key themes highlighted in our submission, including:
🔋 Strengthening clean energy partnerships
🌾 Fostering agriculture trade
💧 Sharing water management knowledge
🚀 Facilitating space industry collaboration

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🚀 How can Australia drive a thriving, resilient & innovative economy?

Our Boosting Australia’s Innovation report explores key strategies from long-term policy to a non-linear innovation pipeline.

📘 Access the full report here to explore them all: atse.org.au/news/leaders-i…

ATSE is pleased the government will accept all 11 recommendations of the Diversity in STEM review.

We particularly welcome these recommendations:
✅ Expand the Elevate scholarship program
✅ Help weave Traditional Knowledge into research systems

🔗 More: innovationaus.com/govt-accepts-a…

🚨 #ATSEAwards nominations are now open!

Know an Australian STEM innovator making a real impact? Help us identify and recognise the best & brightest. 🏅

Nominations are open to all—industry leaders, ATSE Fellows & the STEM community.

🏆 Nominate now: atse.org.au/awards

Keen to foster global collaborations in science & tech? The GSTDF grant offers $100K–$1M for Aussie researchers to partner internationally. 🌏

💡 Join our info session to learn more: 19 Mar 9:30-10:30AM AEDT
📲 Register: airtable.com/appfm9ftJYHbuE…
🚨 EOI applications close on 4 May

🎤 Welcoming Elizabeth Walker as the emcee for the #CAETS2025 Generations Symposium & Gala Dinner this September.

A proud Quandamooka woman, Elizabeth champions Indigenous science & community empowerment at @CSIRO.

🎫 Register: caets2025.org/registration/

This week’s #MentorMonday highlights Dr Kym Baker (@thermofisher) & Dr Soumya Nair (#UQCCR).

💬 "I love seeing my mentees succeed—whether in industry, academia or building confidence." – Dr Baker

👏 Celebrating the power of mentorship!

🔗 #IMNIS: atse.org.au/what-we-do/pat…

Meet this week’s #FellowFriday, Prof Mary O’Kane AC FTSE!

Prof O’Kane is a key figure in Australia’s higher education landscape.

Join us in celebrating her appointment as the interim Chief Commissioner of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission. 👏

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ATSE welcomes the food & beverage manufacturing report, which reflects key ATSE recommendations:
🔹 Support for AI & automation
🔹 Incentives for circular economy
🔹 Investment in workforce training

📖 Report: parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/downl…
📘 ATSE's submission: atse.org.au/what-we-do/str…

🚀 Applications now open for Global Connections Fund (GCF) grants!

With $680,000 in funding from @IndustryGovAu, this initiative offers Australian innovators the chance to commercialise cutting-edge technologies in collaboration with partners in the Republic of Korea.

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@IndustryGovAu The GCF funding will help Australian & Korean teams develop, test and prototype technologies that align with key national priorities:
🤖 Robotics
⚛️ Quantum technologies
🧬 Biotechnology
🔋 Renewable energy & batteries

🔗 Learn more and apply: atse.org.au/news/commercia…

ATSE welcomes the interim Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC), announced by @JasonClareMP - a key step in reforming the sector under the Universities Accord.

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@JasonClareMP We extend our congratulations to Prof Mary O’Kane AC FTSE, on her appointment as interim Chief Commissioner of ATEC. We also congratulate Prof Barney Glover AO FTSE & Distinguished Prof Larissa Behrendt AO FASSA FAHA on their appointments alongside Prof O’Kane in assisting roles.

🤩 Take a look at the stunning Brisbane City Hall auditorium—the spectacular venue for our #CAETS2025 Generations Symposium Gala Dinner this September.

🎫 Secure your spot: caets2025.org/registration/
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@brisbanecityqld The international #Generations symposium—#CAETS2025 will include:
⚡ A full-day Symposium
🏙 Gala Dinner at Brisbane Town Hall
🔭 Technical tours to leading technology businesses and researchers
🥼 Networking with international STEM leaders

Learn more: caets2025.org