[ASA] FW: STA Member Update | 20 June 2025

Fri Jun 20 12:22:09 AEST 2025

Dear ASA members,

See below for the latest communication from STA.

Cheers,

Stas

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Professor Stas Shabala
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, 20 June 2025 at 11:29 am
To: Stas Shabala <stanislav.shabala at utas.edu.au>
Subject: STA Member Update | 20 June 2025

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Friday 20 June 2025
The STA Member Update is sent to the leadership of member organisations.
Please forward to your executive and membership.
Dear Stanislav,

Last week we welcomed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s announcement of a productivity roundtable, bringing together business leaders, unions, and the Government to agree a pathway to increased productivity.

The key to a successful and productive economy is investment in research and development and leaning in to the nation’s science and innovation workforce. That’s going to be increasingly important as Australia transitions to a net-zero economy and we move to tackle the potentially devastating consequences of climate change and the threat to our precious biodiversity. We encourage participants in the roundtable to recognise that research and development creates innovation - a key driver in increasing productivity – and put a strong STEM sector at the heart of decision making at the roundtable.

Another important productivity-boosting activity is increasing and fostering stronger links between universities, businesses and researchers, so we’re delighted that the National Industry PhD Program<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/E7TTCzvkyVC4LZ3pEtKsQh9Dw1t?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> is once again ramping up ahead of the opening of the next round for applications.

This Department of Education program – delivered by Campus +<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/PwLLCANpgjCEYXg3BUQt2hGfuJV?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> with Science & Technology Australia  – offers generous support for businesses looking to boost their research capability, PhD students looking to work with industry, and universities keen to supercharge their business engagement and create opportunities for their PhD students. Campus + will be hosting a webinar for those interested in the National Industry PhD Program on Thursday 26 June 1pm AEST – register here to join that and find out more about the program<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/tEu1CBNqjlC8or190s1uXh2gYHM?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>.

Congratulations to all the STEM sector professionals who were recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours, announced last week – it was terrific to see a number of familiar names in there. We’re delighted to see Australia’s exceptional scientists and technologists get public recognition for their outstanding work. We encourage you to nominate a colleague or friend for future awards, which you can do online at the Governor General’s website<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/LtJ5CD1vlpT3Pz1KwtRCkhju9Lp?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>.

If you’re in Western Australia, also consider nominating for the State Government’s Innovators of the Year Awards. The awards play an important role in celebrating the outstanding contributions of scientists, STEM educators, and research initiatives across the state. We are pleased to see the addition of two new categories this year: an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist of the Year, and a Government Science Project of the Year. Applications and nominations close at 10am AWST on Monday 28 July. You can find out more information and apply here<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Ifq4CE8wmrtpP2mJOuxF8h7CBrS?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>.

Finally, congratulations to deep-tech startup powerhouse Sally-Ann Williams, who this week announced her intention to step down from Cicada Innovations - an STA Member and an organisation she's led with great success for six years. Sally-Ann finishes with Cicada at the end of July. We wish her continued success and thank her for her outstanding leadership in the sector.

Best Wishes,

Dr Sandra Gardam
Deputy CEO, Science & Technology Australia

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Explore the National Industry PhD Program.
REPORTS AND POLICY

  *   The Prime Minister addressed the National Press Club<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/gYdnCJyBrGfKXvRmltKIWhyZusk?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>, announcing the Government will hold a Productivity Roundtable in August. Transcript of Q&A here<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/ZSjmCK1DvKT4JNlvPtkSlh54d5G?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>.
  *   The Government released an Indigenous-led Research Strategy<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Ls98CL7EwMfQvrApVtYTZhyJXte?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> for Kakadu National Park.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUBMISSIONS

  *   The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation is calling for feedback on a COVID-19 chapter<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/J3_xCMwGxOtzl1g0DtqUmh8OvQH?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. Submissions close 11 July.
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

  *   Applications are open for CSIRO’s Innovate to Grow<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/l2VjCNLJyQUjR8ArJU3cAhyOch9?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> program for SMEs working in healthcare innovation. Applications close 13 July.
  *   Nominations for the 2025 National Education Summit Teacher Awards<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/L7n4COMKzVTvGjJ9lU9fwhG2POA?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> close on 30 June.
  *   The IPCC is calling for nominations<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/X3X4CP7LAXf3lROr9tJhzhx-MFk?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> for participants for two workshops – Workshop on Engaging Diverse Knowledge Systems and Workshop on Methods Assessment. Nominations close 16 July.
  *   Science & Technology Australia is supporting 10 places for women STEM professionals to attend the 2025 iSTEM Co. Women in STEM Careers Fair<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/pemxCQnMBZfoxp8EgUliBhG5Hv9?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>. Email the STA events team if you’d like to attend.
  *   Two new categories for the Western Australia Premier’s Science Awards<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/cw_5CROND2u5V1JkoUVswh1jZZp?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> have been announced - the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist of the year and the Government Science Project of the Year. Apply by 28 July.
  *   Nominations for the 2025 Women of Colour in STEM Awards<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/4ndfCVARKgCgv67Lmfot6hEjo2E?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> are open. STEM Sisters are celebrating trailblazers, innovators and rising stars across 15 categories. If you know a phenomenal woman of colour in STEM, nominate her today.
  *   EOIs have opened for Inspiring Australia's Meet a Scientist program<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/9yuTCWLVXkUDkK2gZfMuyhobylK?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> for Science Week in New South Wales. All researchers are encouraged to get involved with the opportunity to share their work through hands-on activities at fun community events. Closes 8 July.
  *   Entries are open for the Universities Australia 2025 Shaping Australia Awards<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/ym41CXLW2mUOJR1yjizC8hWl6mm?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> across three categories: Problem Solver Award, Future Builder Award, and Community Champion Award. Enter by 5 September.
  *   Early bird registration to the Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences (CAETS) symposium in Brisbane 8-11 September close 30 June. Register now<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/rXkQCYW8NocA8qQJmt1FlhxYmaj?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> to save over $100 on your ticket to CAETS 2025.
  *   ARM Hub is calling for Queensland-based female entrepreneurs and senior women within business for their female founder scale-up manufacturing program<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/v5zBCZY1NqiQGLEVAtwHBhBIaDL?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>. The program is designed to help participants through a critical growth phase - moving from a viable concept to product development and into commercialisation. Over nine months, participants will work with engineering and technology experts at the ARM Hub to refine and develop their product in preparation to scale-up their business.
  *   Register now for ASM’s annual national meeting<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/jxZyC1WLPxcqRo1DxtPIDhV53p6?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> taking place 14-17 July in Adelaide. It is the premier conference on microbiology, bringing together a diverse group of scientists, clinical researchers and other professionals to discuss the latest advances in microbiology.
  *   Daniher’s Drive is a road trip with a purpose, supporting FightMND in making a real difference, funding ground-breaking research and bringing us closer to a cure. Expressions of interest to join are now open<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/1b9QC2xMQzi8jXvJWs3Syh5YDB4?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>.
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Beaker Street Festival Roving Scientist EOI
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The 2025 Australian Statistical Conference
Hosted by STA members the Statistical Society of Australia, ASC2025 is the flagship event for data scientists and professionals across academia, government and industry. The program will feature keynote presentations, contributed talks, panel discussions and workshops. Early bird registration<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/9WebC81V0PTYr0lZWHPiOhybOum?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> is open until 31 August.
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15 per cent off Super STEM Workshops
For a limited time, we are offering STA members 15 per cent off our Super STEM workshops. If your organisation is interested in participating in any of our workshops, email us to book now. This offer ends 30 June. Email us to book now.<mailto:tristan.scotcher at sta.org.au?subject=&body=>
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