Australia’s leading tech and engineering academy congratulates ATSE Fellow Katherine Bennell-Pegg FTSE on winning Australian of the Year.

A genomics innovator, a nanoscale trailblazer and an ultra-low-friction polymer scientist are just some of the fascinating award winners this year.

Our 35 new Fellows are world-class leaders of Australian innovation.

Transition technologies and policy pathways for diesel reduction in Australian mining, road freight and agriculture, fisheries and forestry.

Australia stands at a critical juncture in its journey to boost the national innovation ecosystem. A thriving economy that makes the most of invention, puts new knowledge to work, and grows new industries is key to the nation’s wellbeing and future success.

Small modular reactors are unlikely to supply power to Australia before 2040. It won’t be possible to fill the electricity supply gap with nuclear technologies this decade.

Wednesday 25 March 1:00pm-7:00pm — Terrace Room Level 6, Sir Llew Edwards Building (Building 14) The University of Queensland

CSIRO and other publicly funded research agencies provide economic returns to the nation, help inform better decision making, support diplomatic efforts and produce isotopes for medical use.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is swiftly establishing itself as the engine of a new industrial revolution, reshaping  economies, industries and societies worldwide. Global investment in AI is accelerating toward AU$3 trillion by 2026. Australia has invested just over AU$300 million over the last five years.

Transition technologies and policy pathways for diesel reduction in Australian mining, road freight and agriculture, fisheries and forestry.

Artificial intelligence is radically reshaping work, education and security in Australia, and is officially recognised as a critical technology in government policy. How we harness it will impact the nation’s economic prosperity, national security and continuing innovation.

Australia stands at a critical juncture in its journey to boost the national innovation ecosystem. A thriving economy that makes the most of invention, puts new knowledge to work, and grows new industries is key to the nation’s wellbeing and future success.

SMRs could potentially form part of Australia’s future low-carbon energy mix, utilising existing transmission infrastructure and contributing to baseload power, or providing dispatchable power in a high-renewables grid. As an emerging technology, in 2024 the cost and operational performance of this technology has not yet been demonstrated.

ATSE has called on the Federal Government to commit to an ambitious target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions.

ATSE has urged a suite of actions and investments to protect the future of the Murray-Darling Basin in the face of climate change, which is threatening the river’s health and sustainability.

Elevate: Boosting diversity in STEM will award more than 500 scholarships to women and non-binary people.

IMNIS is our award-winning initiative that fosters a culture of collaboration between industry and academia.

STELR is our hands-on, inquiry-based and in-curriculum program designed for secondary schools.

ATSE’s Emerging Leaders Network supports rising professionals in STEM from diverse backgrounds to grow their leadership capabilities.

The Propel: Australian Submarine Scholarship Program is awarding 3,000 two-year undergraduate scholarships, providing students with access to education and career opportunities associated with AUKUS.