Combining nature and technology to inspire young minds. 🌳

Congrats Mrs Colleen O’Rourke of The Hills Christian Community School, finalist for STEMM Educator of the Year – Primary or Secondary School in the 2026 #SAScienceAwards.

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"Our job is to connect them to the right service, connect them to the right people" 🤝

Congrats Tiraapendi  Wodli Community Evaluation Team, finalists in the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander STEMM category in the 2026 #SAScienceAwards.

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Decarbonising heavy industry is one of the greatest challenges on the path to net zero. ♻️

Congratulations Professor Gus Nathan of Adelaide University, finalist for Scientist of the Year in the 2026 SA Science Excellence & Innovation Awards.

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Helping older Australians live well, wherever they call home. 🏡

Congrats Prof Maria Inacio of Flinders Uni & SAHMRI, finalist for Mid-Career STEMM Professional of the Year in the 2026 SA Science Excellence & Innovation Awards.

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Taking a deep dive into killer whale culture to support conservation 🐋

Congratulations Dr Isabella Reeves of Flinders University, finalist for PhD Research Excellence in the 2026 SA Science Excellence & Innovation Awards.

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“We want to help people. That’s why we’re here."

Congrats to the SA MND Clinical and Research Translation Team of Flinders University, finalists for Excellence in Collaborative Innovation in the 2026 SA Science Excellence & Innovation Awards.

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“STEMM for all, and all for STEMM.” 🤝

Congrats Dr Alice Betteridge and Dr Natasha Wilson of Adelaide University, finalists for STEMM Educator of the Year – University/RTO in the 2026 SA Science Excellence & Innovation Awards.

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Sparking STEMM curiosity and capability from primary school 💡

Congrats Mrs Miriam Doull of Mitcham Primary School, finalist for STEMM Educator of the Year – Primary or Secondary School in the 2026 SA Science Excellence & Innovation Awards.

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"The river and the land, they're not separated. They're one." 🏞️

Congratulations to the Flow-MER Pondi Monitoring Team, finalists in the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander STEMM category in the 2026 SA Science Excellence & Innovation Awards.

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"It's about engaging in an endeavour that is bigger than ourselves." 🌏

Congrats Prof Matthew Gilliham of ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space, finalist for Scientist of the Year in the 2026 SA Science Excellence & Innovation Awards.

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Making it easier for more people to build their families. ❤️

Congratulations A/Prof Kylie Dunning of Adelaide University, finalist for Mid-Career STEMM Professional of the Year in the 2026 SA Science Excellence and Innovation Awards.

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Driving culturally safe kidney care for First Nations patients.⚕️

Congrats Dr Samantha Bateman of CALHN, SAHMRI & Royal College of Australian Physicians, finalist for PhD Research Excellence in the 2026 SA Science Excellence & Innovation Awards.

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Reducing flood risk & helping our urban environment thrive 🌱

Congrats to the Smart Stormwater Systems Team of Adelaide University, finalists for Excellence in Collaborative Innovation in the 2026 SA Science Excellence & Innovation Awards.

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Real-world STEMM experience can be step 1 in a rewarding career. 🔬

Congrats to Flinders University's STEMM WIL Program Team, finalists for STEMM Educator of the Year - University/RTO in the 2026 SA Science Excellence and Innovation Awards.

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Inspiring our next-gen aviators and astronauts 👩‍🚀

Congrats to Mr Mark Nethercott of Victor Harbor High School, finalist for the STEMM Educator of the Year - Primary or Secondary School in the 2026 SA Science Excellence and Innovation Awards.

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Access to foot health education can have a life-changing impact 👣

Congrats to SAHMRI's Walk Strong, Walk Tall team, finalists in the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander STEMM category at the 2026 SA Science Excellence & Innovation Awards.

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Just 3 weeks to go until the SA Science Excellence & Innovation Awards 🏆

On 12 Nov, we’ll celebrate 21 outstanding finalists whose work is advancing knowledge, driving innovation and delivering real impact for South Australia.

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Leveraging the gut-brain connection for the treatment of chronic pain 🧠

Congratulations to Professor Stuart Brierley of SAHMRI, on being a finalist for Scientist of the Year in the 2026 SA Science Excellence and Innovation Awards.

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What can killer whales teach us about culture, family and survival? 🐋

Dr Isabella Reeves, finalist in the 2026 SA Science Awards, is uncovering how orca traditions and family ties help populations adapt & survive.

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Some of South Australia’s brightest minds in science will take centre stage on 12 November. 🔬🏆

Join us for the 2026 SA Science Excellence and Innovation Awards as we celebrate 21 outstanding finalists and reveal this year’s winners.

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