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Tasmania’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) leaders have been celebrated at the fourth annual Tasmanian STEM Excellence Awards today. The Tasmanian STEM Awards acknowledge our local scientific achievers and inspire others by showcasing innovative…

Nominations are open now for the Royal Society of Tasmania’s Annual Doctoral Awards. The Awards are open to anyone whose work has led to the advancement of knowledge and who have completed a PhD in…

The $500 000 grant round to support National Science Week events in 2020 is now open. The objectives of the grant round is to: support diverse local organisations and government to work together on science engagement activities that…

This February, a group of young researchers from the University of Tasmania started a radio show and podcast detailing the amazing science happening in Tasmania. Niamh Chapman from the Menzies Institute of Medical Research put…

Nominations are now open for the 2019 Tasmanian STEM Excellence Awards, celebrating Tasmanians who have excelled in their field. Now in their fourth year, the awards recognise Tasmanian’s leading the way in STEM, and inspiring…

Following the announcement of the Australian Government funding for National Science Week events, the Tasmanian National Science Week Coordinating Committee have announced their seed grant winners with thanks to funding from Inspiring Australia. Sixteen events and activities…

The 2019 National Science Week grant recipients have been announced. Fifty three projects from around the country will share a total of $723 000, with nine Tasmanian projects receiving a total of $165,925 funding. Look…

The Federal Government has launched the Women in STEM Decadal Plan prepared by an Academy of Science expert panel. The plan outlines six opportunities to strengthen gender equity in STEM in Australia over the next…