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The 2024 STEM Equity Monitor, released last week, highlights critical gender disparities across study and careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in Australia.

ATSE welcomes the additional $481 million announced in the NSW budget for boosting the standards of New South Wales public schools. However much more is needed to equip the next generation with the science and technology skills needed to address our most complex challenges.

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has opened applications for the third round of the Elevate: Boosting women in STEM scholarship program.  

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement of paid placements for student teachers with mandatory placements, as well as changes to make HELP repayments fairer and simpler for students.

The Universities Accord conclusion is unequivocal – Australia must give more people from more backgrounds access to high-quality education to solve our skills crisis and capitalise on our opportunity to emerge as a STEM superpower.

ATSE has welcomed the Australian Universities Accord Final Report’s emphasis on increasing investment in research and development (R&D), enhancing diversity and inclusion, and prioritising critical skills. 

The Universities Accord review is a once in-a-generation opportunity to create a higher education and research system capable of solving the greatest challenges facing Australia’s future.  

ATSE has welcomed measures to increase diversity and inclusion at Australia’s universities.

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has outlined new ways to reform Australia’s universities and transform the research sector for stronger national outcomes.