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The 7th edition of the #STEMEquityMonitor is out now. Australia’s national data resource on women and other diverse groups in STEM shows progress is improving, but gaps remain. Use the data to inform policy, programs and decisions to support STEM equity spklr.io/6011Eu3H9

ALT Animated GIF promoting the 2026 STEM Equity Monitor. The GIF opens with a museum exhibit featuring a fossil skeleton and the text: \u2018The 7th STEM Equity Monitor is out now.\u2019 Slides highlight key findings and encourage users to explore interactive data and summaries. The GIF states that women and people from diverse groups remain underrepresented in STEM occupations and education. Statistics show women made up 16% of the STEM workforce in 2025, the highest share in the available data, and around 300,000 employees in a STEM workforce of 1.8 million people. Other findings show First Nations women made up 0.3% of the STEM workforce in 2022\u201323, university STEM enrolments from people with disability increased from 6% to 12% between 2015 and 2024, and women CEOs in STEM industries increased from 12% to 13% between 2024 and 2025. The GIF ends with a link to industry.gov.au/STEMEquityMonitor.
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The Australian Government has announced its 2026–27 Budget, and includes measures for us to continue delivering the Future Made in Australia agenda. See our Budget overview: industry.gov.au/news/announc…
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Australia and the EU are launching treaty negotiations on association to @HorizonEU This will provide our researchers, businesses and industry with access to more #HorizonEurope funding than we’ve had before. Read more: spklr.io/6016EyKE6 @EUScienceInnov
Graphic with the text \u2018Australia has started formal treaty negotiations to associate to Horizon Europe\u2019 over a stylised view of Earth at night, showing Europe illuminated and connected by glowing data points and lines to represent international research collaboration.

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The new #SERD report Ambitious Australia includes recommendations across Australia’s #RDI system, informed by stakeholder consultation. It considers Australia’s science activities. The government is considering the report. Read the report👉🏼spklr.io/6011EHe7S
Graphic includes an image of the cover of the final report. Text says \u2018OUT NOW. Ambitious Australia. Strategic Examination of R&D. Final report. Industry.gov.au/StrategicR&D.\u2019

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Save the date 🧪✨ #NationalScienceWeek is back from 15–23 August. Step inside an athlete’s brain 🧠, go stargazing 🔭 and dive into First Nations science and tech. Last year 3 million people joined 2,500+ events 🎉 Meet this year’s grant recipients 👉🏼 spklr.io/6019DNK1V
Text: National Science Week 15-23 August \n\nImage: Pink background with National Science Week cartoon character

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Our team is taking a short break and will return on 2 January. We’d like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.🎄 🌟
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Nominations for the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science close this week! Submit your nomination by 5pm AEDT, 18 December 2025. Follow the links in the threads to nominate. #PMPrizes
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🏆 The Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems: spklr.io/6019BmNjX
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🏆 2 science teaching prizes for primary and secondary school science teachers who inspire students to engage in STEM: spklr.io/6010BmNjk

The 2026 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science - Science Teaching Prizes | business.gov.au

Find out how to nominate an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia for a Science Teaching Prize.

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Watch the #PMPrizes highlights reel or learn more about the 2025 #PMPrizes recipients: spklr.io/6015BXPXJ Get inspired to nominate for the 2026 Prizes.
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Thinking of nominating someone for the 2026 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science? Guidelines are out now. 📅 Nominations for #PMPrizes open 22 Oct. 🔗 Learn more: industry.gov.au/news/were-an…
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Interested in nominating someone for the Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems? Join us for an information session on: 📅 Tuesday 2 December ⏰ 2:00pm AEDT 👉 register now: industry.gov.au/news/nominat…

Nominate for the 2026 Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge...

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Know someone making a meaningful and inspiring contribution to science? Nominations are now open for the 2026 #PMPrizes: spklr.io/6015BK4HU

ALT Nominations for the 2026 Prime Ministers Prize for Science are now open

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Interested in nominating someone for the Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems? Join us for an information session on: 📅 Tuesday 2 December ⏰ 2:00pm AEDT 👉 register now: industry.gov.au/news/nominat…

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Nominations are open for 2026 #PMPrizes, so start thinking about who you’d like to see celebrated next year! 👉 industry.gov.au/news/nominat…
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science

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Interested in nominating someone for the Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems? Join us for an information session on: 📅 Tuesday 2 December ⏰ 2:00pm AEDT 👉 register now: industry.gov.au/news/nominat…

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Last night we revealed the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science recipients, recognising the best in Australian: 🏆 science 🏆 innovation 🏆 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems 🏆 science teaching. Learn more #PMPrizes: industry.gov.au/publications…
Recipients with the Prime Minister, Minister and Australia’s Chief Scientist, Professor Tony Haymet

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Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska

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Dr Nikhilesh Bappoo is recognised for 2 novel and accessible medical technologies. An ultrasound device to help healthcare workers find the right vein, and a ‘heart health in a box’ monitoring solution. #PMPrizes
Nikhilesh Bappoo receiving his prize from Senator the Hon Tim Ayres, Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science

ALT Nikhilesh Bappoo receiving his prize from Senator the Hon Tim Ayres, Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science

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🎉 Congratulations to Dr Nikhilesh Bappoo of VeinTech and Lubdub for receiving the 2025 Prize for New Innovators. #PMPrizes
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Prof Yao Zheng developed technology to produce #CleanHydrogen directly from seawater. This ground-breaking work is helping to accelerate Australia’s green hydrogen industry in the transition to #NetZero. #PMPrizes
Yao Zheng receiving his prize from Senator the Hon Tim Ayres, Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science

ALT Yao Zheng receiving his prize from Senator the Hon Tim Ayres, Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science

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🎉 Congratulations to Prof Yao Zheng of The University of Adelaide for receiving the 2025 Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year. #PMPrizes
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That’s a wrap! Thank you to everyone who tuned in to celebrate the achievements of these inspiring Australians tonight. 🎉 Congrats to all the recipients of the 2025 #PMPrizes. Learn more about their achievements 👉 industry.gov.au/news/introdu…
Recipients of the 2025 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science

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Dr David Khoury applied #mathematics to translate scientific research into actionable evidence. This has guided drug development for malaria and vaccine policies. #PMPrizes
David Khoury receiving his prize from Senator the Hon Tim Ayres, Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science

ALT David Khoury receiving his prize from Senator the Hon Tim Ayres, Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science

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3 Nov 2025
🎉 Congratulations to Dr David Khoury of the Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney for receiving the 2025 Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year. #PMPrizes
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