<div dir="ltr">Dear colleagues<div> below are two items of interest to many ASA members.</div><div><br></div><div> Firstly, there is a call for nominations for the Prime Minister's Prizes for Science. Please consider nominating (yourself or someone else).<br><div> </div><div> Secondl is the latest information from STA, including their <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/-qWnCMwGxOtqAxDnlUwndbB?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au/">statement </a>on the MInister's veto of ARC funding. Note that the STA email mentions also the Prime Minister's Prizes for Science. I have also attached more information on these. </div><div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div> Best wishes</div><div><br></div><div>John Lattanzio</div><div>ASA President<br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr"><br></div><div><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message 1 ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">PMPRIZES</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:PMPRIZES@industry.gov.au" target="_blank">PMPRIZES@industry.gov.au</a>></span><br>Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2022 at 2:21 pm<br>Subject: Prime Minister's Prizes for Science - 2022 nominations promotion [SEC=OFFICIAL]<br><br></div><br>
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</div></div><div dir="ltr" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><br style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>---------- Forwarded message 2 ---------<br></div><div><table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" class="gmail-message" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><tbody><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><font size="-1"><b>Misha Schubert </b><<a href="mailto:ceo@sta.org.au">ceo@sta.org.au</a>></font></td><td align="right" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><font size="-1">28 January 2022 at 11:22</font></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;padding-bottom:4px"><font size="-1" class="gmail-recipient"><br></font></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><table width="100%" cellpadding="12" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tbody><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><div style="overflow:hidden"><font size="-1"><u></u><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="gmail-m_7103914889239609543contentpageDefaultEmailTemplatePageTemplate" id="gmail-m_7103914889239609543contentpage_emailTemplateBodyContent" width="100%" style="background-color:rgb(233,234,236)"><tbody><tr><td align="center" width="100%" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><table bgcolor="#FFFFFF" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="gmail-m_7103914889239609543contentRoot" width="600"><tbody><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;padding:10px"><table bgcolor="" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="gmail-m_7103914889239609543contentbuilderBaseColumnRow" width="100%"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="gmail-m_7103914889239609543columnCell" width="100%" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;vertical-align:top;display:inline-block"><table style="width:580px;border-collapse:collapse;word-break:break-word"><tbody><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" id="gmail-m_7103914889239609543contentRegion" style="width:578.011px;border-collapse:collapse;word-break:break-word"><tbody><tr><td align="Center" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><img alt="" src="https://sta--c.ap5.content.force.com/file-asset-public/Member_Update_Jan20221?oid=00D7F000000rLRv" width="600" style="border: none; width: 578.011px; display: block; max-width: 100%;"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table bgcolor="" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="gmail-m_7103914889239609543contentbuilderBaseColumnRow" width="100%"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="gmail-m_7103914889239609543columnCell" width="100%" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;vertical-align:top;display:inline-block"><table style="width:580px;border-collapse:collapse;word-break:break-word"><tbody><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" id="gmail-m_7103914889239609543contentRegion" style="width:578.011px;border-collapse:collapse;word-break:break-word;font-size:14px"><tbody><tr><td style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br><span style="color:rgb(127,140,141)"><b>The STA Member Update is sent to the leadership of member organisations. <br>You can forward to your executive and membership.</b></span><br> </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" id="gmail-m_7103914889239609543contentRegion" style="width:578.011px;border-collapse:collapse;word-break:break-word;font-size:14px"><tbody><tr><td style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Dear John,<br><br>The year is in full swing already. As we navigate the Omicron wave of the pandemic, the nation is preparing for a Budget and an election. <br><br>In <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/oMjUCP7LAXfKkv9LlijEbzf?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:none">our pre-Budget submission</a>, Science & Technology Australia makes a powerful case that science has <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/LJ97CQnMBZfkyBgwxtrdN2k?domain=afr.com" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:none">shielded Australia’s economy</a> from the pandemic – and science should be at the centre of this Budget. This is an urgent moment to <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/jc4lCROND2uvzno3VhokoQY?domain=abc.net.au" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:none">secure the strategic science capabilities</a> Australia will need to face the next set of complex challenges ahead. As <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/vaiUCVARKgCxR0mpvTWe_BD?domain=skynews.com.au" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:none">STA President Mark Hutchinson and I see it</a>: “We should fund science like our lives and our economy depend on it, because they do.”<br> <br>Meanwhile the research community has <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/q-9pCWLVXkU5WzZnktLW6gJ?domain=innovationaus.com/" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:none">come out strongly</a> over the Ministerial veto of six ARC grants late last year. There’s an important principle at stake here. The independence of research is key in a liberal democracy. That independence is enshrined in the <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/dS7xCXLW2mUXzBjLJhrKYy5?domain=aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:none">Haldane Principle</a> dating back to 1918. STA’s statement is <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/-qWnCMwGxOtqAxDnlUwndbB?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au/" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:none">on our website</a>. We are also concerned about fresh delays in two more grant rounds - the ARC LIEF and Discovery Projects 2023. We need an end to these delays once and for all, by shifting to fixed timetables for grant applications and announcements. We will continue to seek progress on this.<br><br>It was uplifting to see this week’s <a href="https://www.gg.gov.au/australia-day-2022-honours-list" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:none">Australian honours</a> recognise so many scientists. Former STA Vice-President Sue Barrell is now an AO, Superstar of STEM Kate Cole an OAM, and Australia’s former Chief Scientist Alan Finkel an AC. Our warmest congratulations to every scientist honoured.<br><br>The <a href="https://www.industry.gov.au/news/prime-ministers-prizes-for-science-2022-nominations-open" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:none">PM’s Prizes for Science</a> nominations close soon - on 10 February. Diversity and representation matter. Please take time to nominate brilliant scientists of all backgrounds for these prestigious awards - and especially Indigenous scientists, women and people of colour. <br><br>The STA staff team is expanding to help support our strong membership growth. We are delighted to welcome Emma Hibbert from 1 February in the new role of Membership Engagement Officer. She’ll work to our Director of Membership and Events Lucy Guest and with our Membership Officer Shannon Wong. Emma is a science student at ANU and is passionate about diversity in STEM. You’ll be able to reach her at <a href="mailto:members@sta.org.au" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:none">members@sta.org.au</a><br><br>Finally, it’s now just a month until <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/Wba8CYW8NocL4kmy8hw2pJh?domain=sta.eventsair.com/" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:none">Science Meets Parliament</a>! If you haven’t already, register your delegates now and encourage your members to <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/ivYZCZY1Nqi5pPAWGtmZBNc?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au/" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:none">apply for one of our coveted scholarships</a>.<br><br>Until next time, <br><br>Misha Schubert <br>CEO, Science & Technology Australia <br><br><b>REGISTER NOW: SCIENCE MEETS PARLIAMENT 2022</b><br><br>Registrations are <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/Wba8CYW8NocL4kmy8hw2pJh?domain=sta.eventsair.com/" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:none">open for SmP 2022</a>. Each STA member organisation is invited to send three delegates to the online event running from 28 February–4 March. The stellar line-up includes world-leading scientists and science communicators, two Nobel Laureates, Australian media superstars and Members of Parliament.<br><br><b>NOMINATE A DIVERSITY OF SCIENTISTS FOR A PM’S PRIZE FOR SCIENCE</b><br> <br>Nominations are now open for the 2022 <a href="https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/prime-ministers-prizes-for-science" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:none">Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science</a>. Having strong diversity in nominees is crucial – and takes active leadership. We encourage everyone in the STA community to think about the many brilliant peers and colleagues in your orbit – and nominate a diverse array of talent for this year’s prizes. Nominations close 10 February.</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table bgcolor="" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="gmail-m_7103914889239609543contentbuilderBaseColumnRow" width="100%"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="gmail-m_7103914889239609543columnCell" width="100%" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;vertical-align:top;display:inline-block"><table style="width:580px;border-collapse:collapse;word-break:break-word"><tbody><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" id="gmail-m_7103914889239609543contentRegion" style="width:578.011px;border-collapse:collapse;word-break:break-word;font-size:14px"><tbody><tr><td style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><p style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><b>REPORTS AND POLICY</b></p><ul><li>The NHMRC has announced changes to the <a href="https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/news-centre/changes-publication-assessment" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:none">track record assessment process</a>. From 2022, applicants will be asked to provide their top 10 publications over the past 10 years, allowing for any career disruptions. STA supported this proposal in consultations.</li><li>The <a href="https://ministers.dese.gov.au/robert/morrison-government-delivers-new-learning-and-career-opportunities-new-years-day" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:none">Research Training Program Internship weighting</a> came into effect on 1 January. There is more information on how this works <a href="https://www.dese.gov.au/research-block-grants/research-training-program" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:none">here</a>.</li><li>Science Minister Melissa Price announced a new funding round under the WISE grants program for <a href="https://www.minister.industry.gov.au/ministers/price/media-releases/morrison-government-backing-women-stem" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:none">Women in STEM</a>. </li><li>The Minister announced <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/0J8LC1WLPxcM9nxQRCkRTkY?domain=atse.org.au/" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:none">ATSE</a> would deliver a newly-funded scheme for 500 women in STEM scholarships in partnership with a number of organisations including STA. </li></ul><p style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><b>OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUBMISSIONS</b></p><ul><li>Submissions on the <a href="https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/reports-and-publications/submissions-and-discussion-papers/exposure-draft-security-legislation-amendment-ci-protection-bill-2022" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:none">Exposure Draft of the SLACIP Bill</a> are due by 1 February 2022 to <a href="mailto:CI.Reforms@homeaffairs.gov.au" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:none">CI.Reforms@homeaffairs.gov.au</a>.</li><li>The IPCC has <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/mqZMC2xMQzip9KWDjfmDBsR?domain=ipcc.ch/" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:none">opened registrations</a> for government and expert review of the draft Sixth Assessment Synthesis Report. Registration closes 18 March.</li><li>The Department of Health seeks input on the <a href="https://consultations.health.gov.au/cancer-care/australian-cancer-plan/" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:none">Australian Cancer Plan</a>, due 18 February.</li><li>The Australian Public Service Commission invites input to a review of the <a href="https://www.apsc.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/workplace-relations/maternity-leave-act-review#submissions" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:none">Maternity Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act</a>, due 4 February.</li><li>Input to the next <a href="https://consult.industry.gov.au/low-emissions-technology-statement-2022" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:none">Low Emission Technology Statement</a> closes on 6 February. </li></ul><p style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Further information: STA Director of Policy and Engagement <a href="mailto:sarah.tynan@sta.org.au" target="_blank" style="text-decoration-line:none">Sarah Tynan</a>.<br><br><b>STA MEMBER EVENTS</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/PxT3C3QNPBipE7orBf8jd-8?domain=australian.museum/" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:none">Science meets Art</a>: A collaboration between scientists, artists and the general public. Join AMRI and the CORRIDOR project for a film launch and panel event on 4 February.</li></ul><p style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">To add an event, contact STA Events & Membership Director <a href="mailto:lucy.guest@sta.org.au" target="_blank" style="text-decoration-line:none">Lucy Guest</a>.<br><br><b>GRANTS, FUNDING, AND OPPORTUNITIES</b></p><ul><li>Applications are now open for Cruxes Innovation’s <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/UDIfC4QOPEiBvYEwoF86BXi?domain=cruxesinnovation.com" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:none">Ascend Winter 2022</a> program - designed to take your research impact game to the next level. 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