[ASA] FW: STA Member Update | 5 December 2024

Fri Dec 6 10:14:30 AEDT 2024

Dear ASA members,

See below for an update from STA.

Best wishes,

Stas

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Professor Stas Shabala
(he/him/his)
President, Astronomical Society of Australia
Discipline of Physics | School of Natural Sciences | College of Science and Engineering
University of Tasmania
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From: Ryan Winn <ceo at sta.org.au>
Reply to: Ryan Winn <ceo at sta.org.au>
Date: Friday, 6 December 2024 at 8:16 am
To: Stas Shabala <stanislav.shabala at utas.edu.au>
Subject: STA Member Update | 5 December 2024

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Friday 5 December 2024
The STA Member Update is sent to the leadership of member organisations.
Please forward to your executive and membership.
Dear Stanislav,

Phew! The end of the year may be in sight, but there’s been no slow-down yet in things happening in the sector.

This week we welcomed the Terms of Reference and panel<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/MIMsCnx1jni6QEZlRsZs9IJ--Lp?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> being announced for the Strategic Examination of R&D by the Minister for Education Jason Clare and Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic. The review has been long in the making – it was announced in March this year – and will report at the end of 2025. The expert panel will be led by Robyn Denholm as Chair, working with Professor Ian Chubb, Professor Fiona Wood, and Dr Kate Cornick. Together, they bring together diverse expertise to the table. As the voice of 235,000 STEM professionals, we look forward to working closely with them to provide input and knowledge from research translation leaders as well as ensuring diverse perspectives. We will be encouraging the panel to take an ambitious approach to the scope of their work, looking at incentives driving R&D output, outcomes, and activity, including how they differ across small, medium and large businesses and industry sectors. We will also push them to look at the opportunities across the entire sector, from discovery research all the way through to deep-tech start-ups. We will soon be reaching out to member organisations to get their input to help formulate our response to the Terms of Reference – our thanks in advance for your expertise and insights as we respond to this critical review.

Hot on the heels of the review, we released our 2025 Election Priorities<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/85_wCoV1kpfKJnVlyiOtDIpMvmg?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> – a comprehensive suite of policy measures developed in consultation with member organisations. Among the 40 plus measures detailed in the document, we’ve called for a new Innovation Future Fund, a multi-billion-dollar Strategic Moonshot Program, and a robust strategy to increase Australia’s research and development investment to 3% of GDP. With an economy languishing, a cost-of-living crisis, and a pathway to prosperity uncertain, the 2025 Federal Election is where we need our elected representatives to make the crucial decisions to create the future Australia wants and needs – a technologically-advanced, healthy, and resilient nation, and one driven by innovation and smart thinking in which all Australians can flourish. But seizing that future means taking bold action now. In the lead up to next year’s Federal Election, we will invite all candidates and parties to commit to this ambitious and essential vision for building a prosperous Australia and report back to you with their responses. We encourage you take a look at the 2025 Election Priorities<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/c2DNCp81lrtxP20QRc2uVIGJ9yD?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>, share the document with colleagues, and back the measures in it with your own advocacy wherever you can.

Last week we put on a Parliamentary Friends of Science<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/1hMqCq71mwf7GQyLMUqCAIEppdu?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> event exploring the STEM research, ideas and innovation our research sector has to drive Australia’s future economy. The event heard from multi-award-winning electronics engineer and innovator Professor Madhu Bhaskaran, pharmaceutical industry leader Anne Harris of Pfizer, electrical engineer and founding director of Alinga Energy Consulting Ruby Heard of the Jaru people of the Kimberley, and Chief Defence Scientist Professor Tanya Monro.

This event also marked the final Parliamentary Friends of Science the Hon Karen Andrews MP will attend as co-chair and as a sitting member of Parliament, as she will not contest the next election. This longstanding Friendship group was launched in September 2012 by Karen Andrews and Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and the two of them have co-chaired the group ever since.

We offer our deep thanks to Karen for her incredible commitment and solid support of science and innovation through the years. Her work has helped to ensure scientific evidence and expertise is known and heard in the halls of power and shared with Parliamentarians through this non-partisan group.  We also thank her for her lifelong efforts to champion STEM, including as an engineer, in her participation at STA’s Science Meets Parliament events, in her role as a former Minister for Science, and as a mentor for STA’s Superstars of STEM program.

We also paid tribute last week to outgoing Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/gZn-Cr81nytDXqRwBHQFQI4foUC?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> whose term is coming to a close. Over her four-year term as Chief Scientist, Dr Foley has worked tirelessly to develop emerging technologies such as quantum, advocated powerfully for better research metrics, and championed Indigenous Knowledge systems and women in STEM. Without a doubt, Cathy is one of the most passionate advocates for science this country has ever had, and it has been a privilege and a pleasure to work closely with her in the role.

Finally, time is running out to grab your generous early bird discount price for next year’s Science Meets Parliament. The event will run 12-13 February in Canberra and will bring together a galaxy of the leading lights in STEM and policymaking. It’s a career-defining event and one that you won’t want to miss. Register for Science Meets Parliament<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/hQ6ICvl1rKiyo9nOkUwH0IQdLjj?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> before Friday 13 December to take your place at the event at an absolute bargain price.

All the best,

Ryan Winn
CEO, Science & Technology Australia
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REPORTS AND POLICY

  *   Industry Innovation and Science Australia released its 2024 report<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/iKVwCzvkyVCmv1Y8jixUmI9YsGA?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>.
  *   Australia’s Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley delivered the Ralph Slatyer Address<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/NYjlCANpgjC1MQKrDtnc8IGew2O?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUBMISSIONS

  *   Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is seeking comments on a discussion paper on Assuring Sustainability Claims<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Q1kRCBNqjlCl3GXPLcEfDI2QWCb?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>. Comment due 24 February 2025.
For policy related matters contact STA Director of Policy and Engagement Sarah Tynan<mailto:sarah.tynan at sta.org.au>.
Browse the complete list of reports, policy news, and opportunities for submissions in our LinkedIn newsletter.
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GRANTS, FUNDING, AND OPPORTUNITIES

  *   The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science close for first-stage nominations 17 December 2024—nominate now<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/IVmfCD1vlpTOQ9Lj8UEhQIjqrUl?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>.
  *   CSIRO is offering scholarships<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/cisJCE8wmrt6K781ZsoikI79u6T?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students doing their postgraduate studies in STEM fields.
  *   Expressions of interest for the 2025 GAP BLITZ program<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/t7AfCGv0oyCLo7NWzuNsWIBao4z?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> are now open. This 12-week program helps founders of startup businesses close the gap in startup business performance and prepare them for growth through targeted insights, coaching and program support.
  *   Nominations for the 40 Under 40 awards<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Dsl7CJyBrGfQPJWpji9tBIy7gKz?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> close 16 December for Western Australian-based entrepreneurs, innovators or future business leaders under the age of 40.
  *   The Australian Cyber Security Strategy Challenge<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/b_sFCK1DvKTr0oy8RHOuNI5hhRB?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> provides SMEs with grants for projects to develop innovation solutions for the challenge – ‘How do we validate the authenticity of the information disseminated by the Australian Government?’. Applications close 18 December.
  *   Applications for the IUPAC Awards in Analytical Chemistry<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/UHNYCL7EwMfY5WDNzH2CmIyLL0g?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> are open until 31 December. These awards recognise researchers at all career stages.
  *   Applications for the Hatch: Taronga Accelerator Program 2025<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/ItvxCMwGxOt6GryxnsDFrI8k3Hy?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>, supported by LG are now open. Applications close 27 January 2025.
  *   The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) is looking for STEM professionals from all career stages, disciplines, and organisations to connect with this year’s NYSF participants at the Canberra and Brisbane Speed-Meet sessions of the 2025 NYSF Year 12 Program. Register for an online information session about each event location: Canberra <https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Is7XCNLJyQUM1WqVgSLHBIy838u?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> or Brisbane<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/tRXKCOMKzVT2o8L5BFMIPIGpdZD?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>.
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Virtual Coffee with STA CEO & Team
Please join STA CEO Ryan Winn and the STA team for a virtual coffee on 10 December at 12pm AEDT.
Registration is essential<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/vqxLCQnMBZfNmQ1BwtoT5IGxNfY?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>.

Come with your questions, insights, and anything you'd like to discuss.
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Early-bird discount for #SMP2025
STA's flagship event –Science Meets Parliament – will take place on 12–13 February 2025 in Canberra and will include professional development, a National Press Club address, gala dinner and meetings with Parliamentarians. Register now<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/4PyTCWLVXkUyvELznU7f3IoDQ4P?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> to access the early-bird discount.
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Scholarships for Science Meets Parliament
Applications are now open for scholarships to attend Science Meets Parliament 2025. Apply before 16 December 2024<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/5Vg8CZY1Nqioy6qPWUWsEIBND73?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>.

Scholarships are available in six categories: disability, First Nations, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, regional & remote and technology.
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